Gregory University, Uturu campus

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Gregory University, Uturu

Uturu, Abia State

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About Gregory University, Uturu

Gregory University, Uturu (GUU) is a private university in Amaokwe-Achara Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, founded by Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe and licensed by the Nigerian Government in 2012. Its motto is 'Knowledge for Tomorrow', and its mission is to produce God-fearing, ethically sound and highly skilled global leaders.

The university states that it offers over 55 programmes in 12 colleges: Law, Basic Medical Sciences, Agriculture, Education, Allied Health Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Basic Clinical Sciences, Pharmacy, Social and Management Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences and Humanities. There is a School of Postgraduate Studies, distance learning and JUPEB programmes, and in September 2026 the university announced NUC accreditation for its Doctor of Pharmacy programme.

The main campus covers 100 hectares and includes a specialist hospital, an engineering complex, a 2,000-capacity auditorium, library, sports complex, research laboratories, a media centre and campus radio and online TV studios. A second campus in Umuahia is used for pioneer clinical medical students. Students take a compulsory elective in entrepreneurial studies and the university encourages French as a second language and runs an exchange programme with partner institutions in the US and Canada.

University information

The university publishes a Scholarships and Grants page offering scholarships to deserving students, and grants to support faculty and researchers. Applications are made through an online scholarship form.

Who can apply?

Deserving students; criteria are not listed on the page.

Merit and need scholarship plus research grants

Scholarships for deserving students and research grants for faculty; the posted application window was 5 to 12 February 2024.

https://gregoryuniversityuturu.edu.ng/website/admissions/scholarships-grants/

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The admission pages direct applicants to the Post-UTME / Direct Entry portal and do not list numeric entry scores.

Post-UTME / screening

Candidates register for Post-UTME or Direct Entry screening online (2026/2027 registration is open on the university portal), entering their JAMB number and score, degree grade or JUPEB point.

Direct Entry

Direct Entry candidates register through the same portal using a degree result or JUPEB result.

International applicants

The FAQ states international students are welcome and should check the admission portal for specific requirements.

https://gregoryuniversityuturu.edu.ng/website/admissions/undergraduate/

Campuses

  • Main Campus, Uturu (Amaokwe-Achara Uturu, Isuikwuato, Abia State): A 100-hectare campus with colleges, specialist hospital, engineering complex, library, sports complex and student hostels.
  • Umuahia Campus (Umuahia, Abia State): An additional campus used for the training of pioneer clinical medical students.

Facilities

  • Fully equipped specialist hospital
  • Hi-tech engineering complex
  • 2,000-capacity auditorium
  • Online and offline library
  • Sports complex
  • Research and innovation laboratories
  • Media centre, campus radio and online TV studios
  • Hostels (with solar power system under installation)
  • Staff quarters on campus

Student life

The university lists clubs, sports and cultural activities, a student support centre for advising and counselling, and scholar leaders selected from students with the highest CGPA.

Explore Study Programmes

Study programmes offered at Gregory University, Uturu.

BA English Language and Literary Studies
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Admission is through JAMB UTME followed by the university's Post-UTME screening and document upload;
 
BA French and International Studies
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Admission is through JAMB UTME followed by the university's Post-UTME screening and document upload;
 
BA History and International Studies
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Admission is through JAMB UTME followed by the university's Post-UTME screening and document upload;
 
BA Theatre and Media Studies
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Admission is through JAMB UTME followed by the university's Post-UTME screening and document upload;
 
BAgric Agricultural Economics and Extension
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Admission is through JAMB UTME followed by the university's Post-UTME screening and document upload;
 
BAgric Animal Science
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Admission is through JAMB UTME followed by the university's Post-UTME screening and document upload;
 
BAgric Crop Science
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Admission is through JAMB UTME followed by the university's Post-UTME screening and document upload;
 
BAgric Soil Science
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Admission is through JAMB UTME followed by the university's Post-UTME screening and document upload;
 
BEng Chemical Engineering
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Admission is through JAMB UTME followed by the university's Post-UTME screening and document upload;
 
BEng Civil Engineering
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Admission is through JAMB UTME followed by the university's Post-UTME screening and document upload;
 
BEng Computer Engineering
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Admission is through JAMB UTME followed by the university's Post-UTME screening and document upload;
 
BEng Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Admission is through JAMB UTME followed by the university's Post-UTME screening and document upload;
 

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