Delta State University Abraka, popularly known as DELSU by students, is a state-owned university that is located in Abraka, Delta State. It is a multi-campus university whose campuses are located in Abraka and Oleh.
Delta State University, Abraka, has a long history of being a higher learning institution in Nigeria, dating as far back as the colonial period when it served as a government teacher’s training college before it was upgraded to college of education status in 1971, awarding the Nigerian Certificate of Education till 1985.
In 1981 the institution was affiliated with the University of Benin in offering degree courses till 1985, when the institution became a faculty of the then Bendel State University. The creation of more states in Nigeria saw the creation of Edo and Delta States, which resulted in Bendel State University turning into Edo State University.
The creation of Edo State University resulted in Delta State creating its own university in 1991 under the then state governor, Olorogun Felix Ibru, who created Delta State University, which has become an autonomous entity since then.
In 1995 the state government of Delta State University made it a policy to spread the university across the senatorial district of Delta State.
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Faculties in Delta State University, Abraka
โ Faculty of Agriculture
โ Faculty of Allied and Health Sciences
โ Faculty of Art
โ Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
โ Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences
โ Faculty of Clinical Medicine
โ Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
โ Faculty of Computing
โ Faculty of Dentistry
โ Faculty of Education
โ Faculty of Engineering
โ Faculty of Environmental Science
โ Faculty of Law
โ Faculty of Management Sciences
Courses offered at Delta State University, Abraka
โ Agricultural Economics
โ Agricultural Extension
โ Soil Science
โ Crop Science
โ Animal Science
โ Fisheries & Aquaculture
โ Forestry & Wildlife
โ Agribusiness Management
โ English & Literary Studies
โ Fine & Applied Arts
โ History & International Studies
โ French
โ Linguistics
โ Linguistics/Urhobo
โ Music
โ Religious Studies
โ Philosophy
โ Theater Arts
โ Anatomy & Cell Biology
โ Medical Biochemistry
โ Nursing Science
โ Pharmacology
โ Physiology
โ Medicine & Surgery
โ Business Education
โ English Education
โ History Education
โ Early Childhood Education
โ Educational Management
โ Guidance and Counselling
โ Health & Safety Education
โ Human Kinetics
โ Library & Information Science
โ Biology Education
โ Chemistry Education
โ Computer Science Education
โ Integrated Science Education
โ Mathematics Education
โ Physics Education
โ Economics Education
โ Geography Education
โ Political Science Education
โ Social Studies
โ Technical Education
โ Agricultural Science Education
โ Home Economics
โ Fine Arts Education
โ Music Education
โ Chemical Engineering
โ Civil and Environmental Engineering
โ Electrical and Electronic Engineering
โ Mechanical Engineering
โ Petroleum Engineering
โ Law
โ Accounting
โ Banking & Finance
โ Business Administration
โ Public Administration
โ Office and Information Management
โ Marketing
โ Entrepreneurship
โ Pharmacy
โ Animal and Environmental Biology
โ Biochemistry
โ Botany
โ Chemistry
โ Industrial Chemistry
โ Computer Science
โ Geology
โ Mathematics
โ Industrial Mathematics
โ Medical Laboratory Science
โ Microbiology
โ Biotechnology
โ Physics
โ Science Laboratory Technology
โ Economics
โ Geography & Regional Planning
โ Mass Communication
โ Political Science
โ Psychology
โ Sociology
Delta State University Cut-off Mark for All Courses 2026/2027
| Course | UTME Cut-off | POST-UTME Cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| Agribusiness Management | 150 | 40 |
| Agricultural Economics | 150 | 40 |
| Agricultural Extension | 150 | 40 |
| Animal Science | 150 | 40 |
| Crop Science | 150 | 40 |
| Fisheries | 150 | 40 |
| Forestry & Wildlife | 150 | 40 |
| Soil Science | 150 | 40 |
| English & Literary Studies | 150 | 40 |
| Fine & Applied Arts | 155 | 47 |
| French | 150 | 40 |
| History & International Studies | 160 | 52 |
| Language & Linguistics | 150 | 40 |
| Linguistics/Urhobo | 150 | 40 |
| Music | 150 | 40 |
| Philosophy | 150 | 40 |
| Religious Studies | 150 | 40 |
| Theatre Arts | 165 | 55 |
| Anatomy & Cell Biology | 190 | 48.1 |
| Medical Biochemistry | 185 | 47.1 |
| Nursing Science | 230 | 70 |
| Pharmacology | 210 | 55 |
| Physiology | 190 | 48.4 |
| Clinical Science | 250 | 80 |
| Advertising | 160 | 40 |
| Broadcasting | 160 | 40 |
| Film & Multimedia | 160 | 40 |
| Journalism & Media Studies | 180 | 40 |
| Public Relations | 160 | 40 |
| Dentistry | 250 | 67 |
| Chemical Engineering | 200 | 45 |
| Civil Engineering | 210 | 55 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering | 210 | 55 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 210 | 55 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 220 | 49.5 |
| Law | 240 | 70 |
| Accounting | 220 | 60 |
| Banking & Finance | 180 | 48.5 |
| Business Administration | 200 | 58 |
| Marketing | 180 | 48.2 |
| Public Administration | 180 | 55 |
| Entrepreneurship | 170 | 40 |
| Office & Information Management | 170 | 40 |
| Pharmacy | 250 | 66.9 |
| Animal & Environmental Biology | 160 | 40 |
| Biochemistry | 190 | 48.2 |
| Botany | 150 | 40 |
| Biotechnology | 180 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 160 | 40 |
| Computer Science | 220 | 60 |
| Geology | 170 | 40 |
| Industrial Chemistry | 170 | 40 |
| Industrial Mathematics | 160 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 150 | 40 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | 230 | 66 |
| Microbiology | 190 | 49.6 |
| Physics | 150 | 40 |
| Science Laboratory Technology | 180 | 40 |
| Criminology & Security Studies | 190 | 40 |
| Economics | 200 | 49.5 |
| Geography & Regional Planning | 160 | 40 |
| Library & Information Science | 160 | 40 |
| Political Science | 210 | 57 |
| Psychology | 190 | 40 |
| Social Work | 170 | 40 |
| Sociology | 180 | 45.8 |
| Mass Communication | 220 | 58 |
Admission Requirements
General Admission Requirements
โ Candidates must be at least 16 years old before admission.
โ Candidates must have at least five (5) credit passes in relevant OโLevel subjects.
โ English language and mathematics are compulsory among the required credits.
โ OโLevel results must be obtained in not more than two sittings.
โ Accepted O-Level examinations include:
โ WAEC
โ NECO
โ GCE
โ NABTEB
โ Candidates must select DELSU as their preferred/first-choice institution during JAMB registration.
โ Candidates must meet the required JAMB cut-off mark for their chosen course.
โ Candidates must participate in DELSUโs Post-UTME screening and meet the required score.
UTME Admission Requirements
โ Candidates must score at least 150 in JAMB UTME (minimum benchmark).
โ Competitive courses may require 200 and above.
โ Candidates must choose the correct UTME subject combination relevant to their course.
โ Candidates must meet specific OโLevel subject requirements for their chosen program.
โ Candidates must register for DELSU Post-UTME screening.
Direct Entry Admission Requirements
โ Candidates must possess at least one of the following qualifications:
โ A-Level certificate with a minimum of two passes in relevant subjects.
โ ND, NCE, or HND certificate with at least an upper credit from a recognized institution (depending on the course).
โ Bachelorโs degree from an accredited institution with at least a second-class lower division (for applicable programs).
โ Direct Entry candidates must also have five OโLevel credits, including English language and mathematics.
โ Candidates must purchase the JAMB Direct Entry form.
โ Candidates must register DELSU as their first-choice institution.
โ Candidates must participate in DELSUโs Direct Entry screening exercise.
Frequently Asked Questions
โ What is DELSUโs general JAMB cut-off mark?
DELSU The cut-off mark for all courses in the institution is 150, but higher marks might be required for competitive courses.
โ Can I gain admission into DELSU with 150 in JAMB?
Yes, but competitive courses might not accept this mark because of the high numbers of applicants.
โ Can I combine two sittings for DELSU admission?
Yes, DELSU allows admission using two sittings for its candidate.
โ Does DELSU accept Direct Entry applicants?
Yes, they accept direct entry applicants.
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