In a world where content drives connection and storytelling fuels influence, Communication Arts stands at the heart of modern society. From journalism and public relations to broadcasting and digital media, this course offers endless career paths for today’s communicators. If you’ve set your sights on studying Communication Arts in any Nigerian university, the journey begins with one necessary step; meeting the JAMB cut-off mark.
What is the JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Communication Arts 2025?
The cut-off mark for Communication Arts varies by institution, depending on competition, school status (federal/state/private), and internal policies.
However, for the benchmark, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has decided on 140 UTME score for university aspirants and 100 for polytechnics and colleges of education aspirants.
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Institutions Offering Communication Arts & Their Cut-Off Marks
| FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
| Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (ATBU) | 140 |
| Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU) | 140 |
| Bayero University, Kano (BUK) | 140 |
| Federal University Gashua, Yobe (FUGASHUA) | 140 |
| Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) | 140 |
| Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) | 140 |
| Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) | 140 |
| Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) | 140 |
| Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State (FUD) | 140 |
| Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina (FUDMA) | 140 |
| Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State (FUKASHERE) | 140 |
| Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State (FULAFIA) | 140 |
| Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State (FULOKOJA) | 140 |
| Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State (FUNAI) | 140 |
| Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa (FUOTUOKE) | 140 |
| Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State (FUOYE) | 140 |
| Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State (FUWUKARI) | 140 |
| Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK) | 140 |
| Federal University, Gusau Zamfara (FUGUS) | 140 |
| Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike (MOUAU) | 140 |
| Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTECH) | 140 |
| National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos (NOUN) | 140 |
| Nigeria Police Academy Wudil (NPA) | 140 |
| Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna (NDA) | 140 |
| Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) | 140 |
| Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU) | 140 |
| University of Abuja, Gwagwalada (UNIABUJA) | 140 |
| Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) | 140 |
| University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM) | 140 |
| University of Benin (UNIBEN) | 140 |
| University of Calabar (UNICAL) | 140 |
| University of Ibadan (UI) | 140 |
| University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) | 140 |
| University of Jos (UNIJOS) | 140 |
| University of Lagos (UNILAG) | 140 |
| University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) | 140 |
| University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) | 140 |
| University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT) | 140 |
| University of Uyo (UNIUYO) | 140 |
| Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK) | 140 |
| Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State (NMU) | 140 |
| Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna (AFIT) | 140 |
| Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) | 140 |
| Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo Benue State (FUHSO) | 140 |
| Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State (FUAZ) | 140 |
| Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State (FUTB) | 140 |
| Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State (FUTIA) | 140 |
| Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State (FUHSA) | 140 |
| Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State (FUHSI) | 140 |
| STATE UNIVERSITIES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
| Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) | 140 |
| Adamawa State University Mubi (ADSU) | 140 |
| Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA) | 140 |
| Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden (AKSU) | 140 |
| Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU) | 140 |
| Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli (COOU) | 140 |
| Bauchi State University, Gadau (SAZUG) | 140 |
| Benue State University, Makurdi (BSU) | 140 |
| Yobe State University, Damaturu (YSU) | 140 |
| Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar (UNICROSS) | 140 |
| Delta State University Abraka (DELSU) | 140 |
| Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki (EBSU) | 140 |
| Ekiti State University (EKSU) | 140 |
| Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu (ESUT) | 140 |
| Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe (GSU) | 140 |
| Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL) | 140 |
| Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni (IAUE) | 140 |
| Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU) | 140 |
| Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa (SLU) | 140 |
| Kaduna State University, Kaduna (KASU) | 140 |
| Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil (KUST) | 140 |
| Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA) | 140 |
| Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba (PAAU) | 140 |
| Kwara State University, Ilorin (KWASU) | 140 |
| Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH) | 140 |
| Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa (OAUSTECH) | 140 |
| Rivers State University (RSUST) | 140 |
| Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye (OOU) | 140 |
| Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU) | 140 |
| Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU) | 140 |
| Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK) | 140 |
| Plateau State University Bokkos (PLASU) | 140 |
| Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode (TASUED) | 140 |
| Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina (UMYU) | 140 |
| Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN) | 140 |
| Taraba State University, Jalingo (TASU) | 140 |
| Sokoto State University (SSU) | 140 |
| Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (YUMSUK) | 140 |
| Oyo State Technical University Ibadan (TECH-U) | 140 |
| Ondo State University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) | 140 |
| Edo State University Uzairue (EDSU) | 140 |
| Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State (KOMU) | 140 |
| University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State (UAT) | 140 |
| Bornu State University, Maiduguri (BOSU) | 140 |
| Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta (MAPOLY) | 140 |
| Gombe State University of Science and Technology (GSUST) | 140 |
| Zamfara State University (ZAMSUT) | 140 |
| Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) | 140 |
| University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State (UAES) | 140 |
| Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi (CUSTECH) | 140 |
| University of Delta, Agbor (UNIDEL) | 140 |
| Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro (DSUST) | 140 |
| Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba (DOU) | 140 |
| Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State (BOUESTI) | 140 |
| King David Umahi University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State (KDUMS) | 140 |
| Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin (LASUED) | 140 |
| Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu (LASPOTECH) | 140 |
UTME Subject Combination for Communication Arts
To study Communication Arts, you must take the following subjects in UTME:
- English Language (Compulsory)
- Literature in English
- Government or History
- One other subject (e.g. CRS, Economics, or Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa)
O’Level Requirements (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB)
Candidates must also possess at least 5 credit passes in the following O’Level subjects for admission to be processed:
- English Language
- Literature in English
- Government or History
- Mathematics
- One other relevant subject
Direct Entry Requirements
You can also gain admission through Direct Entry if you have:
- Two A-Level passes in Literature in English, Government, or other Arts/Social Science subjects
- or A National Diploma (ND) or NCE in Mass Communication or related fields with good grades
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I study Communication Arts with 160 in JAMB?
Yes, some state and private universities accept 160 or even lower. For example, Ajayi Crowther or Babcock.
Is Communication Arts different from Mass Communication?
Yes, slightly. Communication Arts is broader and more academic, covering interpersonal, media, and organizational communication.
Which university is best for Communication Arts in Nigeria?
UNIUYO is widely known for Communication Arts as a distinct and highly rated program.
Do I need Mathematics for Communication Arts?
Yes. While it may not be used in UTME, a credit in Mathematics is required at O’Level in most universities.
What career paths are open to graduates of Communication Arts?
Journalism, Public Relations, Broadcasting, Corporate Communications, Digital Media, Content Strategy, and more.
Can I switch to Communication Arts after JAMB registration?
Yes, via JAMB Change of Course/Institution as long as you meet the subject and score requirements.
Do all schools conduct Post-UTME for Communication Arts?
Most do, but a few conduct screening instead of CBT exams. Check with the institution of your choice.
Can I use D7 in Government or Literature and still be admitted?
No. Most universities require at least a credit (C6) in core subjects like Literature and English.
Is Communication Arts offered as a single course in all schools?
No. Some offer it under Mass Communication, Media Studies, or Communication and Language Arts.
Is the course accredited by NUC in all universities?
Most well-known universities offering Communication Arts have NUC accreditation. Always confirm on the school’s official website or JAMB brochure.
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