Do you love sports? Do you want to go to a university that will train you to become a sports star and give you a university degree? Then this is your golden chance!
The Sports University of Nigeria, located in Idumuje Ugboko, Delta State, is now accepting applications for the 2025/2026 academic session. This university is special — it’s the first of its kind in Nigeria focused on combining academic excellence with sports performance. Whether you dream of becoming a world-class athlete, a sports doctor, a journalist, or a business manager, this university has something for you!
PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE UNIVERSITY
The university offers different programmes grouped into categories. Let’s break them down so you understand better:
CATEGORY A: COMPULSORY SPORTS/HIGH-PERFORMANCE TRAINING
Every student, no matter what they study, MUST pick one sport under this category. These are practical and performance-based programs for students who want to improve in sports. Here are the sports you can choose from:
Football
Swimming
Basketball
Handball
Tennis
Badminton
Table Tennis
Track & Field Events
Volleyball
Golf
Hockey
Gymnastics
Taekwondo
Squash
Shooting
Archery
Darts
Everyone in the university will pick one sport from this list. It is compulsory and forms part of your degree training!
CATEGORY B: SPORTS DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Faculty of Sports Science
These are the academic courses related to sports. If you want to become a sports scientist, coach, or manager, you can study these:
Sports Science and Technology- Sports Administration and Management
Physical and Health Sciences
CATEGORY C: CONVENTIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Want to become a healthcare expert, especially in sports and fitness? These courses are for you:
Nursing
Public Health
PhysiotherapyMedical Laboratory Science
FACULTY OF MASS COMMUNICATION
These are for students who love media, storytelling, or want to be broadcasters, film producers, or journalists:
Advertising
Broadcasting
Development Communication
Film & Multimedia Studies
Journalism & Media Studies
Public RelationsTheater Arts
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Want to learn how to run a business or become a social change-maker? Check out these programs:
Accounting
Business Administration
Criminology & Security Studies
Entrepreneurship
Economics
MarketingInternational Relations
Political Science
Public Administration
Psychology
Hospitality & Tourism Management
FACULTY OF SCIENCES
Interested in science and technology? These are for you:
MicrobiologyBiochemistry
Computer ScienceCyber Security
Physics with Electronics
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Software Engineering
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE
Architecture
CATEGORY D: DIRECT ENTRY PROGRAMMES
If you already have a diploma, NCE, A-Level, or similar qualifications, you can apply directly into the 200 Level of your chosen degree course.
CATEGORY E: CERTIFICATE & DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Don’t have a degree yet, but want to start building your career in sports? These courses are shorter and more practical. Perfect for coaches, sports administrators, and others:
Athletes Management
Corporate Athletes
Digital Sports Media
Fans Engagement
Performance Psychology
Sports Facilities Management
Para-Sports
Sports Governance
Sports Marketing
Sports Sponsorship
Vocational Training
CATEGORY F: PREPARATORY STUDIES
These are basic foundation classes for people who don’t yet meet the requirements to enter a degree program. It helps students get ready for future studies. Two levels are available:
Basic Studies: For students without O’Level or WAEC/NECO results.
Foundation Studies: For students with some results but not enough to start a degree.
Once you finish preparatory studies, you can move on to degree programs! You’ll also receive training in your chosen sport.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (Who Can Apply?)
Each category has different requirements:
Category A: Must have a verifiable sporting talent (you must be good at a sport).
Category B & C (Degree Programmes): Minimum of 5 credits in WAEC/NECO including English and Mathematics + JAMB cut-off mark.
Category D (Direct Entry): Must have A-level, OND, NCE, or equivalent.
Category E (Diploma & Certificate): IJMB, JUPEB, NCE, or OND.
Category F (Preparatory): Must have at least JSS Certificate + sporting talent.
PROGRAMME COMBINATION (How Your Courses Work)
All students MUST pick one sport under Category A.
Then, you will choose your second course from Category B or C — depending on what you want to study.
So, for example:
You can combine Football (Category A) + Nursing (Category C)
Or Swimming (Category A) + Computer Science (Category C)
Or Basketball (Category A) + Sports Management (Category B)
This way, you will become skilled both in your sport and in a professional career!
AMENITIES (What You’ll Enjoy at the University)
The Sports University of Nigeria promises students a comfortable, safe, and well-equipped environment:
Safe and secure hostel accommodation
24/7 water supply and electricity
On-site boarding and feeding
CCTV surveillance and campus security
State-of-the-art sports facilities for all sports
You will be taught by experienced coaches, professors, and professionals. It’s not just about books — you will train to become the best in sports and academics.
WHO CAN APPLY?
The admission is open to Nigerians and international students. Whether you are from Lagos, Kano, Ghana, or Kenya — as long as you have the right documents and passion, you can apply!
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The admission window for 2025/2026 academic session is now open. There is no fixed deadline mentioned yet, but it is best to apply early before the slots are filled!
HOW TO APPLY OR GET MORE INFORMATION
You can visit the school’s official website:
www.sportsuniversity.edu.ng
Or send an email to:
admissions@sportsuniversity.edu.ng
enquire@sportsuniversity.edu.ng
You can also call or WhatsApp any of these numbers for support:
+2349167177777
+2349167066666