The seven most competitive courses in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Nigeria are:
– Medicine and Surgery: This course is always in high demand due to its prestige, job opportunities, and social status. To secure admission, students need to score 280 and above in their UTME and have five credits in subjects like English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
– Law: Many students aspire to become lawyers due to the respect, career opportunities, and social status that come with it. Admission requirements include scoring 260 and above in UTME and having five credits in subjects like English Language, English Literature, Government, and other social science subjects.
– Pharmacy: Pharmacy is a highly respected course with good job opportunities and financial rewards. Students need to score 270 and above in UTME and have five credits in subjects like English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.
– Nursing Science: Nursing is a fast-growing profession with global job opportunities and financial rewards. Admission requirements include scoring 260 and above in UTME and having five credits in subjects like English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
– Accounting: Accounting is a sought-after course due to its job opportunities, career flexibility, and professional certifications. Students need to score 250 and above in UTME and have five credits in subjects like English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Financial Accounting, and other relevant subjects.
– Computer Science: With the surge in technology, Computer Science has become a highly demanded course. Admission requirements include scoring 250 and above in UTME and having five credits in subjects like English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Studies, and other relevant subjects.
– Economics: Economics is a competitive course due to its relevance to society and job opportunities. Students need to score 250 and above in UTME and have five credits in subjects like English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Government, Commerce, and other relevant subjects.