FUPRE JUPEB Form 2026/2026 is Out (No Jamb Required)
The FUPRE JUPEB Form for the 2026/2027 academic session has been released.
This is the official Foundation (JUPEB) Programme of Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE).
This programme is designed for candidates who:
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did not write UTME,
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failed UTME, or
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are still seeking an alternative route into FUPRE and other universities.
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Key Information at a Glance
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Programme: JUPEB (Foundation Programme)
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Mode of Study: Full-time
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Application Start Date: 22nd July 2026
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Closing Date: 30th / 31st October 2026
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Application Fee: ₦15,000
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Entrance Examination Fee: ₦2,000
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Result awaiting candidates: Eligible to apply
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Programme Type: Non-residential
Entrance Examination Schedule
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1st Batch (CBT): 7th September 2026
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2nd Batch (CBT): 2nd November 2026
About FUPRE Foundation (JUPEB) Programme
The FUPRE Foundation Programme leads to the award of the Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB) Certificate.
The certificate qualifies successful candidates for Direct Entry admission into 200 level in:
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FUPRE, and
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other participating universities in Nigeria and abroad.
The JUPEB certificate is officially equivalent to:
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Advanced Level GCE,
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Higher School Certificate (HSC), and
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Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB).
Universities That Accept JUPEB
Candidates who successfully complete the programme can gain admission into JUPEB-affiliated universities such as:
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University of Benin (UNIBEN)
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Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
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University of Lagos (UNILAG)
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University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
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University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
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Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
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Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
Duration of FUPRE JUPEB Programme
The programme runs for one academic session, consisting of two (2) semesters.
It is strictly non-residential.
Other Admission Route in FUPRE
Apart from JUPEB, FUPRE also runs a Pre-Degree Programme for candidates seeking an alternative admission pathway.
Candidates Eligible to Apply for FUPRE JUPEB
To be eligible, candidates must possess:
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a minimum of five (5) credit passes at O’ Level,
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including English Language and Mathematics,
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obtained at not more than two sittings.
Accepted O’level results include certificates from:
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West African Examinations Council (WAEC)
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National Examinations Council (Nigeria) (NECO)
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National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB)
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GCE / SSCE and other approved equivalents.
Candidates awaiting their results may also apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is FUPRE JUPEB programme all about?
The FUPRE JUPEB programme is a one-year foundation programme that prepares candidates for Direct Entry admission into 200 level in FUPRE and other JUPEB-affiliated universities.
Can I apply for FUPRE JUPEB without writing UTME?
Yes.
UTME is not required for admission into the JUPEB programme. Successful candidates will later apply for Direct Entry using their JUPEB result.
How much is the FUPRE JUPEB application form?
The application form costs ₦15,000, while the entrance examination fee is ₦2,000.
How long does the FUPRE JUPEB programme last?
The programme lasts for one academic session (two semesters) and it is a non-residential programme.
Can I use FUPRE JUPEB to gain admission into other universities?
Yes.
The JUPEB certificate issued after successful completion of the programme can be used to gain Direct Entry admission into FUPRE and other JUPEB-affiliated universities such as UNIBEN, OAU, UNILAG, UNN, UNIUYO, FUTA and FUNAAB.
