AE-FUNAI has opened its pre-degree application for the 2025/2026 academic session. The one-year programme prepares candidates for admission into various degree courses, except Medicine. Read on for how to apply and key details.

Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) in Ebonyi State has started accepting applications for its 2025/2026 pre-degree programme. This is a non-residential, one-year course aimed at helping students secure admission into full-time degree programmes, excluding Medicine and Surgery.
Who Can Apply?
To be considered, applicants must:
- Have at least five O’level credits including English and Mathematics
- The subjects must align with their chosen degree course
- Results can be from no more than two sittings
- Awaiting result candidates can apply, but results must be ready before screening
Duration
The programme runs for two semesters, covering 10 calendar months.
Courses Available
Candidates in the pre-degree programme will be prepared for undergraduate entry into a wide range of faculties, including:
Faculty of Agriculture
- Agribusiness
- Animal Science
- Crop Science
- Soil Science
- Fisheries
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Anatomy
- Physiology
Faculty of Education
- Education/English
- Biology Education
- Mathematics Education
- Business Education
- Computer Technology Education
- Technical Education (Woodwork, Mechanical, Electrical, Building)
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Civil Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical/Electronics
- Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Architecture
- Fine Arts
- Geography
Faculty of Humanities
- History
- English
- Theatre Arts
- French
- Linguistics (with French or Igbo options)
- Philosophy
- Religion
- Music
- Igbo
Faculty of Law
- Law
Faculty of Management Sciences
- Accountancy
- Banking and Finance
- Public Administration
- Business Administration
Faculty of Biological Sciences
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
Faculty of Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Computer Science
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Statistics
- Applied Geophysics
- Mathematics
Faculty of Social Sciences
- Mass Communication
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Economics
Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences
- Nursing
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Human Nutrition
For subject combinations and more course details, call 08037416277 or check the AE-FUNAI website.
How to Apply
The application is ₦15,000 and processed online only through the university’s e-Portal.
Steps:
- Visit AE-FUNAI Pre-degree Application Portal
- Generate your Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR)
- Pay using your ATM card or at any Nigerian bank
- Return to the portal to continue the application
- Print out your completed form and keep it
- Send a copy of the form to your own email for backup
Important Reminders:
- Upload a recent passport photo with a white background
- Your full name should be written clearly on the back of the photo
- Use an active email and phone number you’ll keep after applying
- No name changes allowed after submission
- Always check your email and the FUNAI website for updates
Deadline
The application closes on Friday, 31 October 2025 at 11:59pm. No extensions are guaranteed.
Final Note
AE-FUNAI has not appointed any agents to sell or handle forms. Avoid middlemen. If it’s not done through the official website, it doesn’t count.
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