University in Nigeria
Nekede, Owerri, Imo State
University profile
Claretian University of Nigeria (CUN) is a private Catholic university at Maryland, Nekede, Owerri, Imo State. It was founded by the Claretian Missionaries in Nigeria (the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary) and carries the spirit and mission of St Anthony Mary Claret. Its motto is "Securing the Future Through Education". The university states its mission as providing an excellent and conducive environment for teaching, learning, research and service, and its vision as being a front-runner in the discovery, dissemination and application of new knowledge for the development of self and society.
Teaching is organised in four schools: the School of Science and Computing, the School of Arts, Social and Management Science, the School of Agriculture and the School of Health Sciences. Departments include Social Science, Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Humanities, Agriculture and Medical Sciences. Programmes include B.Sc Accounting, Taxation, Economics, Mathematics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Electronics (Renewable Energy), Biology, Forensic Science, Criminology and Peace Studies, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture and Public Health, BA Philosophy, Bachelor of Nursing Science and a Doctor of Physiotherapy.
Academic support and campus facilities include the university library, an ICT centre (with a computer-based testing centre and campus Wi-Fi), an e-learning platform and e-library, laboratories, studios and workshops, a Teaching and Research Farm, a Botanical and Zoological Garden, a health centre offering low-cost medical care and counselling to students and staff, a worship centre, a sports and recreational complex with a large playground, and a student centre. Public service units include a bookshop, conference centre, consultancy services, university press, banking and catering services.
The university runs an IJMB programme, a nine-month A-level course moderated by Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, leading to Direct Entry into 200 level. The Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education offers certificate and diploma programmes. The university's Vice-Chancellor is Rev. Fr. Prof. Wenceslaus Madu, CMF, and its Pro-Chancellor was the Most Rev. Dr Hilary Dachelem, CMF, Bishop of Bauchi. The university holds a full licence as a private university from the National Universities Commission (NUC).
The university's published financial outlook shows a CUN Scholarship Fund, tuition discounts for Claretian Missionary (CMF) students (47 students in 2023/2024) and indigent scholarships/waivers (4 beneficiaries in 2023/2024). Eligibility and application procedures should be confirmed with the Bursary or Registry.
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View scholarships for Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State →Candidates are admitted through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) organised by JAMB. Applicants need an acceptable UTME score and at least five credit passes at SSCE (WAEC/NECO) or equivalent in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings. The minimum age for admission is 16 years.
B.Sc Agriculture requires five credits in Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, Mathematics, Physics and English Language; every applicant must have attempted Physics and Mathematics. B.Nursing Science requires five credits including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and two other relevant subjects (SSCE/NECO/NABTEB, not more than two sittings).
Admission is based on O-Level results combined with OND/ND (Distinction), HND (Credit), NCE (Double Major) at Credit level, OND/ND (Credit) or NCE (Double Major/Merit). ND (Distinction), HND (Credit) and NCE (Double Major, Credit) holders may be admitted into 200 level, while ND (Credit) and NCE (Merit) holders may be admitted into 100 level; HND holders may be admitted into 300 level in some programmes. IJMB graduates may enter 200 level through Direct Entry.
Nine months, October/November to June/July, three A-level subjects, examination in February/March. Requires five credits in WAEC, NECO or NABTEB in not more than two sittings including English Language; applicants awaiting results and those with a single deficiency in a relevant subject may apply. Application form N5,000; tuition and fees range N190,000 to N300,000.
Certificate applicants need a pass in English Language, NVQ Level I-III as needed, at least 5 years' work experience, and a guarantor's letter. Diploma applicants need a WASC/GCE/SSS certificate with a pass in English (or NVQ Level III/IV), three years' work experience and a guarantor's letter. Enquiries: [email protected].
Apply online through the university portal using a valid email address, upload O-Level, JAMB and other results (each file under 1MB) and a passport photograph, submit the form and pay the application fee online by card (Paystack or Interswitch) from the generated invoice. Print the application summary or payment receipt and bring it to the physical screening / post-UTME verification. Enquiries: [email protected], +234 (0) 901 6189 060 or [email protected].
Applicants must meet the requirements set by the School of Postgraduate Studies. Enquiries: [email protected].
Maryland, Nekede, Owerri, Imo State: the university's campus, housing the schools and departments, library, ICT and CBT centre, laboratories, studios and workshops, Teaching and Research Farm, Botanical and Zoological Garden, health centre, worship centre, sports and recreational complex and student centre.
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