The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) admits candidates via UTME and Post‑UTME, followed by departmental ranking.
The process starts with a general UTME cut-off, a basic requirement to qualify for screening.
After that, each course has its departmental aggregate cut-off, determined by combining UTME and Post‑UTME scores.
General UTME Cut-Off
UNIPORT’s minimum UTME score for 2025/2026 is 160 (though historical thresholds sometimes listed 150, the current approved figure is 160).
Scoring at or above this enables eligibility for the official Post‑UTME mock form.
How UNIPORT Calculates Aggregate Scores
Admission decisions are made using a weighted average:
- 50% UTME – (Your JAMB Score ÷ 2)
- 50% Post‑UTME – (Your UNIPORT test score ÷ 2)
- Optional: O’Level grades are verified but not directly scored in aggregate
Example: 240 UTME + 200 Post‑UTME = (120 + 100) = 220 aggregate.
Departmental Cut-Off by Faculty and Course
UNIPORT does not officially publish final cut-off marks each year, but reliable sources have estimated them based on recent trends.
The following reflect 2024/2025 benchmarks and inform expectations for 2025/2026:
Medical & Allied Sciences
- Medicine & Surgery: 250–290 aggregate
- Nursing & Pharmacy: 230–260 aggregate
- Medical Laboratory Science: approx. 230–250
Law
- LL.B: 240–270
Engineering & Information Tech
- Petroleum/Gas Eng: 180–220
- Electrical/Electronics/Civil Engineering: 190–230
- Computer & Software Engineering: 200–240
- Computer Science: 200–240 (210–220 ideal)
Management & Social Sciences
- Accounting, Business Administration, Finance: 200–230
- Economics, Political Science: 190–220
Science & Education
- Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry, Geology: 150–180
- Education, Geography, Mathematics, Library Sciences: 140–180 (often around 140–160)
Why These Cut-Offs Matter
Departments set these thresholds based on applicant numbers and available slots.
Higher competition in Medicine, Law, and Engineering drives cut-offs upward.
Humanities, Sciences, and Education have more flexible cut-offs due to larger capacities.
Strategies for Candidate
- Know your target: Aim well above UTME minimum for high-demand programs.
- Prepare for Post‑UTME: A high score strengthens your aggregate.
- Meet O’Level requirements: Strong grades may improve departmental ranking.
What if You Score Below?
Scoring between 160 and 200 still qualifies you for less competitive programs in Arts, Education, or Basic Sciences.
200–230 opens doors to mid-tier programs and entry-level engineering.
230+ positions you for Medicine, Pharmacy, Law, and Computing with better aggregated chances.