FULL LIST: Countries where Nigerians abroad can write UTME
See the full list of the 10 countries, including the UK and Ghana, where Nigerians abroad can register for and sit the JAMB-organised UTME. Read More:…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) conducts the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) annually as the primary entry requirement for admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. While the exam has traditionally been written at designated centres within Nigeria, JAMB has over the years extended the option to diaspora Nigerians and foreign nationals seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions, allowing them to register and sit the test from select locations abroad rather than travelling home.
This development matters to the large population of Nigerians living overseas whose children or wards wish to pursue higher education in Nigeria, as it removes the logistical and financial burden of international travel solely for the exam. Both Punch and Vanguard agree on the headline figure of 10 countries, citing the UK and Ghana among them, though neither report details the full criteria for registration, associated costs, or the specific examination dates for overseas candidates — details prospective applicants would need from JAMB's official portal.