JAMB conducts UTME in UK, Saudi Arabia, 6 other foreign countries

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the successful completion of the foreign component of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in eight nations.

According to the Board, the examinations, which took place on Saturday, July 13, were intended for international candidates seeking admission to Nigerian tertiary institutions.

It listed the cities where the examinations were held as London, United Kingdom; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Buea, Cameroon; Accra, Ghana; Cotonou, Benin Republic; Johannesburg, South Africa; Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire; and Banjul, The Gambia.

In its weekly Bulletin received in Abuja, JAMB stated that by conducting the UTME in foreign locations, the Board hoped to showcase Nigerian tertiary institutions to a worldwide audience, putting them on par with their international counterparts.

“This initiative has successfully attracted international students to Nigerian universities. Furthermore, JAMB has incorporated the number of foreign students admitted by an institution as a criterion for the NATAP M-Award, recognizing institutions that excel in international student recruitment,” it stated.

Meanwhile, the Board has stated that the 2024 admissions process will begin soon, with the Admission Policy Meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 18.