What are the JAMB subjects for Computer Science?

English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Economics or Geography. Use of English is compulsory for every course, and the other three are set for Computer Science.

What O'level results do I need for Computer Science?

Five credits including English Language, Mathematics and Physics, plus two other Science subjects. Institutions set their own subject lists and how many sittings they accept, so check your school's.

Where do I confirm my subject combination?

In JAMB's brochure for the current session, under your chosen institution. Institutions can add requirements, and the brochure is the final word. Choosing the wrong combination can disqualify you at admission screening.

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JAMB Subject Combination for Computer Science

To study Computer Science, write English Language plus Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Economics or Geography in the UTME. For O'level, you need five credits including English Language, Mathematics and Physics, plus two other Science subjects.

UTME

Your UTME subjects

1
English Language
Compulsory for every course
2
Mathematics
Required for Computer Science
3
Physics
Required for Computer Science
4
Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Economics or Geography
Required for Computer Science

O'level

O'level (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB) requirements

Five credits including English Language, Mathematics and Physics, plus two other Science subjects

Exceptions

Universities with their own rule

UI, LASU, FUTA, FUTO, FUNAAB, EKSU, Babcock, BUK and several others: Chemistry is required as the third subject
UNIPORT and OSUSTECH: Agricultural Science, Economics and Geography are not accepted
UNILORIN: Chemistry or Economics
UNICAL: the third subject must be Chemistry, Biology or Economics

Confirm before you register. Use of English is compulsory. Institutions can add their own requirements, so confirm this combination for your chosen school in JAMB's brochure before you register. You can also check another course.

Sources: JAMB brochure: Computer Science (university) · JAMB UTME Subject Combination For All Courses (2026) · JAMB subject combinations for all courses · Last checked 30 October 2026

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