City University Abuja

City University Abuja is a private, postgraduate-only university in Abuja, Nigeria's capital. It was established in 2026 and was licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC), with approval dated 29 June 2026. It offers Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD), MSc, MBA and LL.M programmes designed for working professionals, with weekend, evening and hybrid study options and technology-enabled learning.

Teaching is organised in three faculties. The Faculty of Computing (Departments of Computer Science and Information Technology) covers computer science, cyber security, software engineering, information technology, data science and artificial intelligence. The Faculty of Management and Social Sciences (Departments of Management and Entrepreneurship, and Accounting and Finance) covers the MBA and PGD/MSc awards in accounting, finance, business administration, human resource management, business information technology, public administration and marketing. The Faculty of Advanced Legal Studies (Department of International Law and Jurisprudence) offers LL.M and PGD programmes in international law and jurisprudence, with cyber law and digital governance and oil and gas law also listed.

The campus is at 823 Ralph Shodeinde Street in the Central Business Area of Abuja, opposite Edo House. Facilities include a Digital Lab with high-performance computing resources and collaborative workspaces for work in artificial intelligence, data science, cyber security and software development, and an Innovation Lab where students, faculty and industry partners work on projects. Students take part in ideation workshops, hackathons, pitch competitions and incubation programmes, and each student is assigned a Success Adviser for support from enrolment to graduation. Career coaching, leadership mentoring and employer networking are part of the student offer.

The university's vision is to be a beacon of innovation and excellence, empowering visionary leaders to shape a dynamic and sustainable future for an interconnected world. Its values follow the GARLICA principle: Global perspective, Academic excellence, Research and innovation, Leadership and impact, Integrity, Community engagement, and Adaptability.

International applicants from all countries may apply. The university is listed by the NUC as a private university and is recognised as an institution by the Centre for Management Development (CMD). Admission for the 2026/27 session begins in October 2026.