The Centre for Foundation Programmes (CFFP) has commenced admissions into Diploma and Advanced Diploma Programmes of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (EKSU) for the 2025/2026 Academic Session. Applicants with a minimum of four (4) Credit passes in SSCE/GCE Ordinary Level (in not more than two sittings) are eligible to apply for admission into the programmes.

Key Features of Admissions into the Diploma Programmes
Purpose and Duration:
Diploma and Advanced Diploma Programmes run for two (2) Academic Sessions each and are designed for these categories of applicants:
a. School leavers who can obtain a Diploma or Advanced Degree Programme by applying directly for a University Degree.
b. Diploma as additional qualifications for candidates who cannot undergo Regular Full-Time Degree, but have other working engagements and are interested in pursuing study for educational purposes, further studies and academic certification.
c. Mature candidates who wish to enhance their academic value with minimum qualifications of four (4) credit passes, who can apply to study in relevant fields and obtain the Diploma certificate upon completion.

Entry Requirements:

Candidates must possess a minimum of four (4) credit passes in SSCE, GCE, NECO, NABTEB, or their equivalent in relevant courses (in not more than two (2) sittings) for admission into the Diploma Programme and a Diploma/Certificate Degree for Advanced Diploma.

Available Courses:

The programme offers admission to the following disciplines:

• Agricultural Economics & Extension Service

• Animal Production & Health Sciences

• Crop & Environmental Science

• Fisheries & Aquaculture

• Forest Resources and Wildlife

• Accountancy

• Business Administration

• Banking and Finance

• Computer Science

• Sociology

• Criminology & Penology

• Economics

• Educational Management

• Human Resources Management

• Marketing

• Mass Communication

• Public Administration

• Psychology

• Public Relations

• International Relations

• Purchasing and Supply Management

• Security Operations, Science and Laboratory Technology (SLT)

• Transportation Management

• Geography and Planning Science

• Tourism and Hospitality Management

• Environmental Management

• Local and Urban Government, Political Science, Law, Crime and Prevention Control, Gender and Media Studies

Faculty of Law: Diploma in Law
College of Medicine: Diploma in Nursing Studies

Application Process:

Details of admissions are available on the university portal.
Candidates should apply online via: eksuportal.eksu.edu.ng by clicking DIPLOMA to make payment and upload data online. Online application requires card payment for data entry and submission. Applicants should log in with their email and password for payment and upload in the ‘Application Form’ for submission.

Contacts:

For further information or inquiries, kindly visit the Centre for Foundation Programmes, Opposite Faculty of the Social Sciences, EKSU Main Campus.
The Centre can be reached via phone lines: 08038588530, 08033881329, 08071142017, 08035136572
or by email: admissions.cffp@eksu.edu.ng

Ife Oluwole, FNIM
Registrar