Frequently Asked Questions

<strong>Yes.</strong> Full-time undergraduate admission requires a valid JAMB UTME score with Caleb University chosen as your first-choice institution, meeting the cut-off mark for your programme. If you are unable to sit JAMB, you can still earn a Caleb degree through our <a href="https://www.caleb.university" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Distance Learning Programme</a>, which does not require JAMB.

Five SSCE credit passes (WAEC, NECO or GCE) obtained in not more than two sittings, including English Language and Mathematics, plus the specific subjects required for your chosen programme.

Yes. With two A'Level passes, IJMB or JUPEB, an OND/HND at the required credit, or NCE in a relevant field, you may be admitted into 200 level through Direct Entry. Direct-entry candidates also register with JAMB for Direct Entry.

Apply online through the Caleb University admissions portal and pay the application fee. You can save your progress and return at any time before submitting.

Once your JAMB and O'level results are verified and you meet your programme requirements, your admission is processed and successful candidates receive an official admission letter with instructions to accept the offer and pay the acceptance fee.

No. The application fee is non-refundable, regardless of admission outcome. It covers processing, screening, and the interview slot.

Fees are payable per semester. The application fee is due on submission. The acceptance fee is due within 14 days of receiving your admission letter. Tuition for each semester is due before the start of that semester — exact deadlines are published on the academic calendar.

Yes — Caleb University offers a limited number of pioneer-cohort scholarships covering up to 50% of tuition for outstanding candidates. We also accept **per-semester instalment plans** (typically 2 instalments per semester) for tuition. Contact the admissions office for details.

Inter-programme transfers within Caleb University are considered after your first semester, subject to space and meeting the requirements of the destination programme. Transfers from Caleb University to the on-campus programme (and vice-versa) are reviewed on a case-by-case basis at the end of an academic session.

Each course has a lead lecturer who delivers recorded lessons, hosts the weekly live tutorial, and answers questions on the course discussion board. Larger cohorts also get a tutorial assistant for additional Q&A support.

Yes — exactly the same degree certificate, from Caleb University, Lagos. The degree does not say "distance learning" on it. It carries the same NUC accreditation as the on-campus programme.

Exams are conducted via the Caleb University Learning Management System with a combination of live invigilator video monitoring, browser lockdown (no other tabs/apps), and identity verification. You'll be sent a system-readiness checklist before each exam window.

You need a stable internet connection (minimum 2 Mbps for live tutorials; recordings can be downloaded for offline viewing) and any device with a modern browser — laptop, desktop, tablet, or recent smartphone. A laptop is strongly recommended for assessments and programming coursework.

Caleb University's main campus is at **KM 15, Ikorodu-Itoikin Road, Imota, Lagos**. Caleb University operates from the same campus but is delivered fully online — you do not need to be in Lagos to study with us.

For the **2025/2026 pioneer session**: applications open 1 February 2026. The first intake screens between March–June 2026 with classes commencing September 2026. The second intake screens August–October 2026 with classes commencing January 2027.