University in Nigeria
Umuchukwu, Orumba South, Anambra State
University profile
Transatlantic University of Medicine and Health Sciences (TUMHS) is a private university at Umuchukwu in Orumba South, Anambra State, Nigeria. It operates under a Provisional Licence to Operate as a Private University (Serial No. 181), granted by the Federal Government on the recommendation of the National Universities Commission under the Education (National Minimum Standards and Establishment of Institutions) Act, CAP E3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. Its motto is Character, Service, Innovation, and its stated aim is to train skilled, motivated graduates able to address Africa's health challenges.
The vision is to be a well-resourced, world-class institution pursuing knowledge, innovation and excellence to meet the challenges of economic and human development in Nigeria, Africa and beyond, through teaching, innovation, technology, research, community development and sustainability. Its mission is to provide a world-class educational programme that equips students to be professionally competent to serve society and humanity. The three core values are Character (integrity and ethical conduct), Service (contributing to the betterment of humanity) and Innovation (creativity and adaptability).
Academic work is organised into six faculties and one school with 42 departments. The Faculty of Science covers chemistry, physics, computer science, mathematics and statistics, and biological sciences. The Faculty of Basic Medical and Allied Health Sciences includes biochemistry, anatomy, medical physiology, nursing, medical laboratory science, radiography, physiotherapy, public health, occupational therapy, pharmacology, nutrition and dietetics, and complementary and alternative medicine. The Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences teaches the pre-clinical years of the MBBS programme. The Faculty of Clinical Sciences covers internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry and community medicine. The Faculty of Dentistry trains dental surgeons through the Bachelor of Dental Surgery, and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences trains pharmacists through the Doctor of Pharmacy programme. The School of Foundation, General Studies and Entrepreneurship coordinates the basic science, general studies and entrepreneurship courses required by every undergraduate programme.
The campus at Umuchukwu spans over 200 hectares and is built around a 17-storey academic complex and a teaching hospital with consultancy offices, wards, laboratories and theatres, so that clinical training takes place on site. Student accommodation is available in single and shared rooms, and the campus also has a library, an ICT and student centre, an auditorium, a sports complex and independent power and water supply.
Principal officers include Dr Godwin Maduka (Proprietor) and Prof. Charles Okechukwu Esimone (Vice Chancellor). Undergraduate applicants are admitted through UTME, Direct Entry and part-time routes, with online application through the admission portal.
Full tuition coverage for the first year, for applicants with a UTME score of 250 or above (Faculty of Public Health). Deadline 28 August 2026.
N300,000 per academic year for applicants with a minimum of 5 A's in WAEC/NECO including Biology, Chemistry and Physics (Faculty of Biomedical Sciences). Deadline 26 August 2026.
One-time grant of N200,000 for returning students with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (Faculty of Medical Sciences). Deadline 24 August 2026.
Details and application: transatlanticuniversity.edu.ng/scholarships.
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View scholarships for Transatlantic University of Medine and Health Sciences, Umuchukwu, Anambra State →Applicants need O'Level results meeting the basic science requirements, a UTME score and Post-UTME screening, and must be at least 16 years old at admission.
For holders of A-Level, OND or HND in a related science discipline; IJMB or JUPEB with passes in at least two relevant subjects; or NCE with a minimum of three 'C' grades. A minimum of Lower Credit or Second Class Lower is required, together with the NYSC certificate or exemption letter (if applicable), transcript and reference letter.
Five O'Level credits including English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics; at least 3 years of work or professional experience; oral interview or departmental screening; minimum age 18.
The 2026/2027 admission cycle opens on 15 October 2026 for all programmes, followed by on-campus Post-UTME screening.
Medicine N5M; Dentistry N3.5M; Pharmacy N3M; Nursing N2.5M; Computer and other programmes N2M. Accommodation: shared N150,000, single room N300,000.
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