Top 10 most competitive courses in Nigeria

There are lot of courses in Nigerian universities but some are more competitive than the other.

How do I know they are competitive? Simple! Take a look at the previous years cut off marks and

You will know what I’m talking about.


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1. Biochemistry.

2. Computer science.

3. Electrical/Electronic engineering.

4. Political science.

5. Nursing.

6. Dentistry and dental surgery.

7. Agriculture.

8. Petrochemical engineering.

9. Law.

10. Medicine and surgery.

       Below are the list of competitive courses in Nigeria starting from the least course ;

10. BIOCHEMISTRY

This course is competitive, a lot of candidates prefer to choose this course, why?

Just  because they think they can cross over to medicine, Now you see why it is included.

9. COMPUTER SCIENCE

It is now longer news that we are in the “computer world”.Candidate

choose this course because they believe that there are a lot of opportunities for the courses.

8. ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Everybody want to become an engineer one way or the other . As the world is moving fast, so as technology. A lot of opportunity are in engineering, sincerely.

7. POLITICAL SCIENCE

We all know what is going on in Nigeria politics, I should not be telling you.

Everybody wants to play politics one way or the other. In  Nigeria, there are a lot of opportunities

For those who know who (connections).

6. NURSING

Nurse, Nurse! The title sounds good to the ear right? Yeah. Most female candidates will fill in

for nursing, like 60% of them. Nursing is a good course in Nigeria. You don’t have to look for job before

you see one.

5. DENTISTRY AND DENTAL SURGERY :

Due to the limited slot to this course in universities, there is high competition. What do I mean? For example, OAU admits only 25 students in this course, UI admits only 40 while some other schools admit 10 candidates. Now you should know for yourself.

4. AGRICULTURE

Lately, there has been a rise in the cut off mark of any agriculture-related courses which means that the number of students applying for these courses is increasing year after year.

3. PETROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING

 Everybody wants to work in CHEVRON, NNPC and so on, why? Maybe because of the huge salary and allowances since that is what students pursue. As a result of this, a high number of students apply for this course.

2. LAW

 We all what law means. It makes you a lawyer. 90% of art students apply for this course year after year. Maybe because of the respect they earn from people, I just don’t know.

1. MEDICINE & SURGERY

 80% of the science students want to become doctors may be because their parents want them to be, or maybe because of the respect and honor in the course. It shouldn’t be new to you anymore that medicine has the highest cut off mark which means it is competitive.

Remember these lists are from my research, that is why I clearly state reasons; so if you do agree or you feel the list is not complete. Then you can comment below with your reasons clearly stated.

I love your comments. It is highly welcome.

Thanks