Obong University, Obong Ntak: Courses, Fees & Admissions

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About Obong University, Obong Ntak

Obong University is a private, faith-based university at Obong Ntak, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, in south-eastern Nigeria. It was founded in 1997 as the African College of Management by the Raleigh Group of Institutions and became a full university in 2007 after accreditation by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Its teaching is grounded in Christian values, with a stated emphasis on academic excellence, character development, integrity and service, and it describes itself as one of the first private universities in Akwa Ibom State.

The main campus is in the quiet country town of Obong Ntak, with a liaison office in Uyo, the state capital, at 78 Oron Road. Degree programmes are organised in five faculties and a School of Continuing Education: Allied Health Sciences (Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science); Arts and Communications (English and Literary Studies, Christian and Religious Studies, Mass Communication); Natural and Applied Sciences (Computer Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology); Management Sciences (Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Administration); and Social Sciences (Economics, International Relations, Political Science, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Sociology and Social Work). The School of Continuing Education offers part-time routes in Accounting, Economics and English and Literary Studies, and Entrepreneurship is also listed among its departments.

Research spans six areas: science and technology; health and life sciences; society and policy; arts and communication; management and enterprise; and sustainability, including biodiversity, renewable energy and sustainable development. The university also runs a campus radio station, Obong Radio, and an ICT-supported learning environment with free campus Wi-Fi and smart classrooms.

Student life centres on a residential campus. Optional on-campus hostel accommodation and a cafeteria are available, supported by round-the-clock electricity and internet access. Students can join clubs, faith groups and societies, take part in arts and cultural activities, and use football pitches, basketball courts, a track, fitness and wellness facilities and indoor games spaces. Teams represent the university in inter-varsity competitions. A Student Affairs office, headed by a Dean of Student Affairs, supports leadership development and welfare.

The university is led by a Pro-Chancellor, Professor Joseph John Andy, and a Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emmanuel Umana. Admission of first-year students is through JAMB, and transfer students may move in through JAMB change of institution. Fees are paid per session with instalment options, and the university offers several scholarships, including awards for the best UTME scorers.

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Scholarships and financial aid

Best UTME Scholarship: candidates with the highest UTME scores announced by JAMB automatically qualify for a tuition scholarship covering the full academic programme, awarded after UTME results are released.
Mission Scholarship: awarded on recommendation of the School Governing Council to academically outstanding and financially challenged students, supported by the Church of Christ Mission. The amount is set by the Council and application follows its directions.
Innovation Scholarships: for students with exceptional innovative achievements; amount set by the Governing Council; apply through the relevant department.
Financial Excellence Scholarship: for students with exceptional academic achievement; amount set by the Governing Council; considered automatically during admission.
Alumni Scholarships: for students with exceptional academic achievement, with amounts set by the Obong University Alumni Team; considered automatically during selection.
Government scholarships: criteria are set by the awarding bodies and applicants are considered automatically during admission.

Further enquiries go to the university Financial Aid Office. Details: Obong University scholarships. Fees may also be paid in instalments (see the tuition page).

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First-year applicants (2026/2027)

Select Obong University as first choice during JAMB UTME/Direct Entry registration, or change to it afterwards through the JAMB portal.
Check admission status and accept the offer on the JAMB CAPS portal.
Report to the campus for physical verification and screening.
Submit academic transcripts, O-Level results (WAEC, NECO or equivalent), birth certificate, JAMB admission letter and other documents.
Pay tuition and other fees as instructed.
Complete documentation at the ICT unit.

Transfer students

Apply at the nearest JAMB state office for change of institution or programme.
Download and print the JAMB transfer approval and admission letter.
Report to the university with all documents for physical verification.
Pay tuition and other fees.
Register at the ICT unit.

The transcript from the previous institution must be sent to and acknowledged by Obong University; the transfer is not complete until this is confirmed.

Key dates, 2026/2027

JAMB UTME/DE registration: January 31 to March 5
JAMB UTME/DE examination: April 25 to May 5, 2026
Notification of admission: August to October 2026
Screening and verification: October to December 2026
Student resumption: October 10 to January 31

Applicants are limited to three applications in total for undergraduate admission, and the university reserves the right to make the final decision on any application. Admissions enquiries: [email protected], +234 904 219 3686.

Fees for new students (100 Level, 2026/2027, per session)

Computer Science and Medical Laboratory Science: N1,200,000 (tuition N820,000, other charges N380,000)
Nursing Science: N1,500,000 (tuition N1,120,000, other charges N380,000)
Business Administration and Marketing, Political Science, International Relations, Peace and Security Studies, Accounting, Economics, Sociology and Social Work, Biochemistry and Microbiology: N720,000 (tuition N340,000, other charges N380,000)
Mass Communication, English and Literary Studies, Christian and Religious Studies: N670,000 (tuition N290,000, other charges N380,000)

Tuition for Computer Science, Medical Laboratory Science and Nursing Science is paid 60% in the first semester and 40% in the second; for the other programmes it is split 50/50. Other charges are paid with the first semester. Optional hostel accommodation costs N100,000 per session, with bedding at N45,000 (new) or N25,000 (refurbished). Fees are paid through the university portal or at the Bursary into the university's official account only.

Obong Ntak (main campus), 1 University Way, Etim Ekpo LGA, Akwa Ibom State: all faculties and the School of Continuing Education; hostel accommodation (optional), cafeteria, libraries, laboratories, smart classrooms, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour electricity, football pitches, basketball courts, track, fitness and indoor games facilities, and Obong Radio.
Uyo Liaison Office, 78 Oron Road (3rd Floor), Metropolitan Supermarket Building, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State: admissions enquiries and liaison.

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