Foundation Route

Diploma Programmes
at AUL

No JAMB required. AUL's diploma tracks are a two-year foundation route into the full undergraduate degree, designed for eligible school leavers who meet the O'Level requirements but have not taken UTME.

Step-by-step

How the Diploma route works

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Apply for a Diploma track

Choose one of four diploma tracks based on your interests and O’Level subjects. Apply online — no JAMB score needed.

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Complete Year 1 & 2

Study foundational subjects for two years alongside your diploma cohort. Assessed by examinations, coursework, and practicals.

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Pass with required grades

Achieve the minimum qualifying GPA in your diploma. Specific grade requirements are published by each faculty.

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Progress to Year 2 of a degree

On successful completion, you are eligible to progress directly into Year 2 of the associated undergraduate degree programme.

All 4 tracks

Choose your diploma track

Faculty of ScienceDIP-CMP-001

Diploma in Computing & Technology

An intensive two-year foundation programme in computer applications, programming fundamentals, and information systems, designed to bridge students into the B.Sc Computer Science degree.

Key facts

Duration
2 years
Mode
Full-time
Fees
₦35,000 application · ₦85,000 examination (2026/2027)
View full programme details
Faculty of Social and Management SciencesDIP-BUS-001

Diploma in Business & Management

A practical foundation in business principles, accounting, economics, and management, preparing students for entry into year two of any management sciences degree programme at AUL.

Key facts

Duration
2 years
Mode
Full-time
Fees
₦35,000 application · ₦85,000 examination (2026/2027)
View full programme details
Faculty of LawDIP-LAW-001

Diploma in Law

A foundational legal education programme covering the Nigerian legal system, constitutional law, and legal reasoning, bridging students into the LLB Law degree.

Key facts

Duration
2 years
Mode
Full-time
Fees
₦35,000 application · ₦85,000 examination (2026/2027)
View full programme details
Faculty of Social and Management SciencesDIP-COM-001

Diploma in Communication & Social Sciences

A foundation in communication studies, social science research, and media literacy — preparing students for degree programmes in mass communication, political science, sociology, or international relations.

Key facts

Duration
2 years
Mode
Full-time
Fees
₦35,000 application · ₦85,000 examination (2026/2027)
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Ready to start your diploma?

No JAMB required. Applications are open for 2026/2027.