JUPEB – Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-orangun

Welcome to Centre for External Affiliations and Sub-Degree Programmes (JUPEB)

Welcome Message from the Acting Director

It is my pleasure to extend a warm greeting to all prospective JUPEB candidates joining the Centre for External Affiliations and Sub-Degree Programmes of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun (FUHSI).

Here, students will undergo a rigorous one-year academic training programme that culminates in an external examination. The Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) is a national examination body authorized by the Federal Government of Nigeria in December 2013 and inaugurated in April 2014 by a consortium of ten universities led by the University of Lagos.

Today, over 120 institutions across Nigeria are affiliated with JUPEB. The Board is mandated to organize credible examinations for students who complete at least one year of accredited courses and are seeking Direct Entry admission into 200-level programmes of Nigerian and selected international universities.

At FUHSI, our Centre is privileged to have qualified academic staff and a dedicated administrative team to guide our students through the programme. The JUPEB subjects offered here include Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Institutional Mandate

The Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun (FUHSI) is committed to delivering globally competitive healthcare education, advancing groundbreaking research in health, nutrition, and biomedical sciences, and training highly skilled, socially responsible professionals.

Our ultimate goal is to enhance Nigeria’s healthcare capacity and reduce dependence on medical tourism abroad.

We currently admit students into the following degree programmes:

Audiology
Biochemistry
Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
Doctor of Physiotherapy
Environmental Health Science
Information Technology and Health Informatics
Medical Laboratory Science
Medicine and Surgery
Microbiology
Nursing Science
Nutrition and Dietetics
Pharmacology
Prosthetics and Orthotics

On behalf of the Centre, I welcome you to this academic journey.

– Dr. Fatai Afolabi,
Ag. Director, Centre for External Affiliations and Sub-Degree Programmes

To be eligible for the FUHSI JUPEB/Foundation Programme, applicants must:

Possess a recognized secondary school leaving certificate or its equivalent.
Obtain and complete the Foundation Programme application form (available online).
Attend an interview where required as part of the admission procedure.

Get the Form: Access the JUPEB application form on the FUHSI official website.
Fill in Your Details: Provide accurate and complete information.
Submit Your Application: Return the completed form with relevant documents online.
Receive Decision: Await official communication on your admission status.

For inquiries or assistance regarding JUPEB admission, please contact:

Centre for External Affiliations and Sub-Degree Programmes
Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun
KM 4, Ora Road, Ila-Orangun, Osun State, Nigeria
📧 ceasp@fuhsi.edu.ng

Schedule of Fees – JUPEB/Foundation Programme (2025/2026 Academic Session)

Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun (FUHSI)
Centre for External Affiliations and Sub-Degree Programmes

Fees- 405,000

The proposed bill covers all academic, administrative, and welfare-related services required for the effective running of the programme.
Tuition fee is paid once for the entire duration of the JUPEB programme.
All payments are to be made online via the FUHSI official portal — no cash payments are permitted.
Candidates should ensure they retain all payment receipts for verification during physical screening.
Late payment may attract additional charges or delay in the processing of admission confirmation.

🎓 Offer of Admission, Screening, and Notice of Commencement of Lectures

Offer of Admission

Congratulations once again on your provisional admission into the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) Foundation Programme at the Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun (FUHSI).

All successful candidates are to:

Print their Provisional Admission Letter from the portal.
Proceed to make the following payments:
- Admission Checker Access Fee
- Registration Fee
- Medical Fee

Screening Exercise

After completing all payments, candidates are to report to the FUHSI Campus for physical screening at the:
📍 Centre for External Affiliations and Sub-Degree Programmes, KM 4, Ora Road, Ila-Orangun, Osun State.

Documents Required for Screening

All admitted JUPEB candidates are required to present the following documents during physical screening at the Centre for External Affiliations and Sub-Degree Programmes, FUHSI Campus:

Printed Provisional Admission Letter
Evidence of all payment receipts
Original and photocopies of O’Level results (WAEC, NECO)
Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
Local Government Identification Letter
National Identification Number (NIN) Slip
Recent passport photographs

Candidates are advised to bring both the originals and photocopies of all documents for verification.

Commencement of Lectures

📅 Lectures will commence on Monday, November 3, 2025.

All admitted students are expected to be on campus before this date to complete their registration and orientation.

Private Accommodation (Off-Campus)

The Centre has made strategic efforts to facilitate the process of securing private accommodation located within a short distance from the Centre.

All identified hostels and houses have been verified for safety and convenience, and arrangements have been made to ensure that JUPEB candidates reside within the same vicinity to enable proper monitoring and coordination by the Centre.

⚠️ Candidates are strongly advised to secure accommodation only through the Centre for External Affiliations and Sub-Degree Programmes, to ensure authenticity and safety.