Paul University, Awka - Anambra State campus

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Paul University, Awka - Anambra State

Awka, Anambra State

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About Paul University, Awka - Anambra State

Paul University, Awka is a private Christian university in Awka, Anambra State, established in 2009 by the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). The Acting Vice-Chancellor is Prof. Obiora Cyril Nwosu.

The faculties page lists faculties including Allied Health Sciences (Medical Laboratory Science), Arts and Humanities (English Language, History and International Relations, Literature in English, Religious Studies), Computing Sciences, Education, Engineering, Law, Management Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences and Social Sciences, and describes over 35 departments. Undergraduate entry is by UTME (100 Level) or Direct Entry (200 Level), and the university also offers postgraduate diplomas, master's degrees and PhDs.

The university has a Chapel of St Paul, a chaplaincy, a library, a medical centre and a Student Support Program that provides counselling, mentoring and academic coaching. Students can also join fellowships and student organisations.

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The admissions pages describe UTME and Direct Entry for undergraduates and a separate postgraduate route; applications are made on the admissions portal.

UTME / JAMB

A minimum UTME score of 150, with departmental requirements to be met.

O'Level (WAEC / NECO)

At least five O'Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics, at not more than two sittings.

Direct Entry

Two A-Level passes or equivalent: OND Upper Credit, NCE Merit or JUPEB with at least 3 points, for entry to 200 Level.

Postgraduate

PGD: a bachelor's degree (Third Class minimum) or HND Upper Credit; Master's: Second Class Lower or PGD Merit; PhD: a relevant master's degree with CGPA 3.5/5.0 or 60%. Intake commences 1 January 2027 (Tier 1).

https://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng/study/apply

Campuses

  • Main Campus (Awka, Anambra State): The university's campus in Awka, Anambra State.

Facilities

  • University library with e-library access
  • ICT resource centre
  • Chapel of St Paul and chaplaincy
  • Medical centre
  • Male and female hostels
  • Sports facilities and gymnasium
  • Student centre and cafeteria

Student life

A Student Support Program provides counselling, mentoring and academic coaching, and the chaplaincy runs worship, Bible study and student fellowships.

Explore Study Programmes

Study programmes offered at Paul University, Awka - Anambra State.

BA English & Literary Studies
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Undergraduate: annual (2026/2027 applications open 27 May - 31 Oct 2026; resumption 12 Oct 2026). Postgraduate: applications open all year; three intakes per year (Tier 1 1 Jan 2027, Tier 2 1 May 2027, Tier 3 1 Sep 2027).
 
BA English Language
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Undergraduate: annual (2026/2027 applications open 27 May - 31 Oct 2026; resumption 12 Oct 2026). Postgraduate: applications open all year; three intakes per year (Tier 1 1 Jan 2027, Tier 2 1 May 2027, Tier 3 1 Sep 2027).
 
BA History & International Relations
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Undergraduate: annual (2026/2027 applications open 27 May - 31 Oct 2026; resumption 12 Oct 2026). Postgraduate: applications open all year; three intakes per year (Tier 1 1 Jan 2027, Tier 2 1 May 2027, Tier 3 1 Sep 2027).
 
BA Literature in English
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Undergraduate: annual (2026/2027 applications open 27 May - 31 Oct 2026; resumption 12 Oct 2026). Postgraduate: applications open all year; three intakes per year (Tier 1 1 Jan 2027, Tier 2 1 May 2027, Tier 3 1 Sep 2027).
 
BA Religion
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Undergraduate: annual (2026/2027 applications open 27 May - 31 Oct 2026; resumption 12 Oct 2026). Postgraduate: applications open all year; three intakes per year (Tier 1 1 Jan 2027, Tier 2 1 May 2027, Tier 3 1 Sep 2027).
 
BA Theatre Arts
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Undergraduate: annual (2026/2027 applications open 27 May - 31 Oct 2026; resumption 12 Oct 2026). Postgraduate: applications open all year; three intakes per year (Tier 1 1 Jan 2027, Tier 2 1 May 2027, Tier 3 1 Sep 2027).
 
BA Theology
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Undergraduate: annual (2026/2027 applications open 27 May - 31 Oct 2026; resumption 12 Oct 2026). Postgraduate: applications open all year; three intakes per year (Tier 1 1 Jan 2027, Tier 2 1 May 2027, Tier 3 1 Sep 2027).
 
BEng Computer Engineering
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Undergraduate: annual (2026/2027 applications open 27 May - 31 Oct 2026; resumption 12 Oct 2026). Postgraduate: applications open all year; three intakes per year (Tier 1 1 Jan 2027, Tier 2 1 May 2027, Tier 3 1 Sep 2027).
 
BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Undergraduate: annual (2026/2027 applications open 27 May - 31 Oct 2026; resumption 12 Oct 2026). Postgraduate: applications open all year; three intakes per year (Tier 1 1 Jan 2027, Tier 2 1 May 2027, Tier 3 1 Sep 2027).
 
BHIM Health Information Management
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Undergraduate: annual (2026/2027 applications open 27 May - 31 Oct 2026; resumption 12 Oct 2026). Postgraduate: applications open all year; three intakes per year (Tier 1 1 Jan 2027, Tier 2 1 May 2027, Tier 3 1 Sep 2027).
 
BLIS Library and Information Science
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Undergraduate: annual (2026/2027 applications open 27 May - 31 Oct 2026; resumption 12 Oct 2026). Postgraduate: applications open all year; three intakes per year (Tier 1 1 Jan 2027, Tier 2 1 May 2027, Tier 3 1 Sep 2027).
 
BMLS Medical Laboratory Science
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Undergraduate: annual (2026/2027 applications open 27 May - 31 Oct 2026; resumption 12 Oct 2026). Postgraduate: applications open all year; three intakes per year (Tier 1 1 Jan 2027, Tier 2 1 May 2027, Tier 3 1 Sep 2027).
 

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