Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State

Nigerian British University (NBU) is a private university at Km 10 on the Port Harcourt/Aba Expressway in Asa, Abia State. It describes itself as a world-class private university that applies technological innovation to give students practical and relevant academic experiences, and it follows a British academic model that combines on-campus study with round-the-clock digital access. Its motto is "Developing Potential We Trust".

The mission is to lead in educating and disseminating knowledge in science and technology and to channel that knowledge toward solving society's challenges. The vision is to be a prestigious international university that champions innovation, self-reliance and the development of culturally savvy and disciplined researchers.

Teaching is organised in five academic units: the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, the College of Health Sciences (including Basic Medical Sciences), the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering. Undergraduate programmes include Data Science, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Mass Communication, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing Science, MBBS and B.Eng. degrees in Computer, Mechatronics, Electrical and Electronic, and Information and Communication Engineering.

The university offers on-campus programmes; online and hybrid study is not currently offered. Student life includes sports, clubs, leadership programmes and cultural events. On-campus accommodation is available in Classic and Deluxe categories, and meals are bought from the restaurant on campus. Students have high-speed internet and digital learning resources, and campus security includes a security team, CCTV surveillance and access control.

NBU was approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in May 2022. The curriculum follows British academic standards, and the university reports collaborations with international institutions for study-abroad opportunities, exchanges and internships. Only undergraduate programmes are offered at present.