Updated on 6 November 2026 · How we verify
Quick answer: Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko (NMU) offers 13 accredited programmes. The full list is below, grouped for quick scanning, with the UTME subject combinations most of them require. Confirm the exact entry on the JAMB brochure (IBASS) before you register.
Last updated: November 2026 · Academic session: 2026/2027 · UTME year: 2026
Where the admission cycle stands (November 2026):
- 2026 UTME: held 16 – 25 April 2026; results released from 17 April 2026 (within 24 hours of the first papers).
- Cut-offs for 2026/2027: fixed at the JAMB policy meeting of 11 May 2026 (universities 150, colleges of nursing 150, polytechnics 100; NCE admission no longer requires UTME).
- Admissions now: institutions are uploading 2026/2027 offers to CAPS; JAMB deadline for public universities 31 October 2026, private universities 30 November 2026. Accept any offer within four weeks.
- Next cycle: 2027 UTME registration is expected to open in late January 2027 — see the JAMB registration guide and JAMB exam date.
Here is the 2026/2027 list of accredited courses and what each needs for Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko (NMU), a university, written for UTME 2026 candidates, Direct Entry applicants and parents who want the correct procedure rather than rumours.
NMU at a glance
| Institution | Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko (NMU) |
| Type | University |
| Official website | nmu.edu.ng |
| Student / admission portal | nmu.edu.ng |
| Academic session | 2026/2027 |
| JAMB national minimum (universities) | 150 – set at the 2026 JAMB policy meeting; NMU may set a higher mark |
| Number of programmes listed | 13 |
Full list of courses offered in NMU
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Management and Pollution Control
- Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Marine Economics and Finance
- Marine Engineering
- Marine Geology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Meteorology and Climate Change
- Nautical Science
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Port Management
- Transport Logistics Management
How to choose a course at NMU
- Check the course is listed for NMU on the JAMB brochure (IBASS) — only accredited programmes appear, and only those admit through JAMB.
- Match your O’Level subjects and UTME subject combination to the course requirement before registration.
- Compare the NMU departmental cut-off marks — competitive courses need much more than the minimum.
- Consider Direct Entry (200 level) if you hold ND/HND/NCE/IJMB/JUPEB.
Admission routes into NMU programmes
| Route | How |
|---|---|
| UTME (100 level / ND I / NCE I) | JAMB UTME 2026 + NMU screening |
| Direct Entry (200 level / HND) | JAMB DE registration + ND/HND/NCE/IJMB/JUPEB/A-level |
| Part-time / Sandwich / Postgraduate | Apply directly on the school portal (not JAMB) |
Verify before you pay or act: Accreditation status changes; a programme may be suspended or newly approved in any session. The only authoritative source for NMU is nmu.edu.ng and the school’s official notice boards. If a figure here differs from what the school publishes, the school is right.
Frequently asked questions
How many courses does NMU offer?
13 programmes are listed on this page; the number changes as programmes are accredited.
Does NMU offer Medicine / Nursing / Law?
Check the list above and the JAMB brochure. Professional courses are offered only where accredited by the relevant council (MDCN, NMCN, CLE).
Which NMU courses are easiest to get into?
Courses with lower departmental cut-offs — typically education, arts, agriculture and some social sciences. Competitive ones are Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, Nursing, Engineering and Computer Science.
Can I change my course after admission into NMU?
Internal change of course is possible after first year at most schools, subject to meeting the new department’s requirement and vacancies.
More NMU admission resources
- NMU Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027
- NMU Admission Requirements 2026/2027
- NMU Post-UTME Result 2026/2027
- NMU Admission List 2026/2027
- NMU Admission Letter 2026/2027
- NMU School Fees 2026/2027
- NMU Admission Portal 2026/2027
- NMU Student Portal Login
JAMB 2026 guides every university aspirant should read
- JAMB Registration 2027: Expected Dates, Fee, Requirements & Step-by-Step Guide
- JAMB Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027: Universities, Polytechnics, Nursing Colleges & Colleges of Education
- JAMB CAPS 2026/2027: How to Check Admission Status, Accept or Reject Admission
- Post-UTME 2026/2027: Screening Fee Rules, Dates, Aggregate Scoring & How to Prepare
- JAMB Admission Letter 2026/2027: How to Print It Online (Fee & Steps)
- JAMB Change of Course & Institution 2026/2027: Fee, Deadline & How to Do It
- JAMB Direct Entry 2027: Requirements, Fee, Registration & How It Works
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- Lagos State University (LASU)
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