University in Nigeria
Umunya, Anambra State
University profile
Tansian University is a private Catholic university at Umunya in Anambra State, with a second campus at Oba. It was founded by the late Rev. Prof. John Bosco Akam, a Catholic priest, and is named after Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi. Its stated aim is to develop the 'Total Man' through teaching and research grounded in moral and spiritual formation.
The university's site advertises more than 50 programmes across six faculties, with programme areas that include biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, microbiology and physics with electronics; accounting, banking and finance, business administration, mass communication, economics, political science and international relations; architecture, estate management and urban and regional planning; education (special, arts, science and social science and vocational education, with NCE Direct Entry options); nursing science, medical laboratory science and public health; and law. Postgraduate study (PGD, M.Sc., MA and PhD) is run through a School of Postgraduate Studies.
Campus life centres on a spiritual centre with daily Mass and counselling, separate male and female hostels at Umunya and Oba with Wi-Fi and power backup, sports (football, basketball, track and lawn tennis) and student groups such as the Debate Society and Red Cross. Full NUC accreditation of its law programmes.
The site's FAQ says Tansian offers merit-based scholarships, sports talent scholarships and a Founder's Memorial Scholarship, with need-based support possible through Student Affairs, plus an instalment plan (60% at registration, 40% before mid-semester exams).
Merit, sports talent or outstanding performance; need-based support via Student Affairs.
Amounts and deadlines are not published on the pages read; contact the Bursary or Student Affairs offices.
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View scholarships for Tansian University, Umunya →Admission is by UTME with Post-UTME screening, Direct Entry or transfer; the site lists a 10,000 naira application form fee.
Candidates must meet the minimum UTME cut-off for their chosen course and the required subject combination for the faculty.
Five O'Level credits including English and Mathematics.
All UTME candidates take Post-UTME screening, which includes a written assessment and an oral interview, at the Registrar's office on the Umunya or Oba campus.
Holders of NCE (minimum merit passes in relevant subjects), ND, HND or equivalent may apply for 200 Level entry.
A bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Lower Division.
Programmes are taught in English; applicants provide certified academic transcripts with English translation, passport and proof of English proficiency, and receive student visa sponsorship from the university on admission.
Students join the Debate Society, ICT Innovators Hub, Red Cross, student judicial moots and performing-arts groups, take part in inter-faculty sports festivals, and the university runs weekly guided campus tours.
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