University in Nigeria
Amorji-Nike, Enugu, Enugu State
University profile
Caritas University is a private Catholic university at Amorji-Nike, Enugu, in Enugu State. It was approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria on 16 December 2004 and formally opened on 21 January 2005, and its first 250 students matriculated on 28 May 2005. It was founded by Rev. Fr. Prof. Emmanuel Paul Matthew Edeh and is owned by the Congregation of Sisters of Jesus the Saviour. Its motto is "Love for Education and Morals".
The university runs a faculty system with five faculties: Natural Sciences, Allied and Medical Sciences, Management and Social Science, Engineering, and Environmental Sciences. Programmes include Computer Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Nursing, Radiography, Medical Laboratory Science, Accounting, Mass Communication, Psychology, Chemical, Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical and Computer Engineering, Architecture and Estate Management. It also offers JUPEB pre-degree and postgraduate programmes (PGD, Master's and doctoral).
The permanent site is the former OSISATECH campus, away from the town centre. Student life stresses strict discipline, counselling and chaplaincy support, and sports such as football, volleyball and basketball.
Although a Catholic institution, it says it admits students of all Christian denominations and describes its fees as flexible, payable in instalments before semester examinations.
The admissions FAQ says Caritas University offers merit-based scholarships, need-based financial aid, religious and community sponsorships, and that application-fee waivers may be available for early applicants and some scholarship candidates. Detailed criteria are not published, and applicants are told to contact the financial aid or admissions office.
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Merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid are described in general terms on the admissions FAQ, with criteria available on request.
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View scholarships for Caritas University, Enugu →Caritas University publishes separate requirements for JUPEB, undergraduate and postgraduate admission on its admissions page.
Candidates who scored 140 and above in UTME can apply, whether or not Caritas University was their first choice. The cut-off is 140 for Radiography, Medical Laboratory Science and Nursing.
Five O'Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings, plus three other relevant subjects (WAEC, NECO and NABTEB results may be combined). Natural Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Sciences and Allied/Medical Sciences programmes require Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Agricultural Science for Engineering and Environmental Sciences); Management and Social Sciences require Economics. Candidates awaiting results may apply if results will be available at resumption.
The JUPEB programme (minimum one academic session of two semesters) leads to a JUPEB Certificate that gives Direct Entry (200 level) into Caritas University and other universities. JUPEB applicants need five credits including English Language in not more than two sittings.
Five O'Level credits including English in no more than two sittings, NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, transcripts and reference letters. PGD: a recognised first degree or HND; Master's: at least Second Class Honours; doctoral: a master's degree with a dissertation and overall average of at least 60 percent (B).
Students' Affairs oversees hostels, welfare and discipline, and a counselling group offers confidential support. Campus life includes cultural events, sports and seminars, and students receive a handbook of conduct rules.
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