Coal City University Enugu State

Coal City University (CCU) is a not-for-profit private university in Emene, Enugu State, south-eastern Nigeria, established in 2016. It describes itself as globally focused and entrepreneurial, with a transformation strategy built on three pillars: quality, internationalisation and sustainability. The university is non-sectarian and its stated aim is to offer education of international standard at a lower cost than studying abroad.

The campus is at Km 3 Enugu/Abakaliki Expressway, Emene. Teaching is in small groups, in multimedia classrooms and laboratories, with a university library. Academic programmes are quality assured in Nigeria and by overseas external examiners.

There are four faculties: Natural and Applied Sciences (Microbiology, Biochemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science); Arts, Social and Management Sciences (Accounting, Business Administration, Criminology and Security Studies, Economics, English and Literary Studies, History and Diplomatic Studies, International Relations, Marketing, Mass Communication, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Sociology and Taxation); Education (B.Ed. combinations such as Educational Management, Guidance and Counselling, Business Education, Education and Computer Science, Education and Biology, with English, Economics, Political Science or Social Studies); and Health Sciences (Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiography and Radiation Science, and Doctor of Physiotherapy).

Students can take part in study-abroad programmes with partner institutions in Australia, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Twinning programmes with Dakota State University (DSU) allow students to earn a degree from both institutions. The Centre for Entrepreneurship Development runs entrepreneurship courses for all undergraduates and offers a business incubator for alumni ventures.

Student life is coordinated by the Students' Affairs unit, which allocates places in the halls of residence and organises an annual students' week with sports, cultural festivals and a matriculation party. Sports on campus include football, basketball, volleyball, snooker and board games. A health centre operates 24 hours a day, with referral to Annunciation Specialist Hospital, Emene, and a uniformed security team works round the clock. A Career Service Centre supports employability and brings employers to campus. Admissions are through UTME, Direct Entry and the JUPEB programme.