University in Nigeria
Gwarimpa, Abuja
University profile
Ummah University of Nigeria (UMUN) is a private university in Gwarinpa, Abuja, licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Its stated vision is to impart meaningful and relevant knowledge with high moral standing, and its mission is to pursue academic excellence in an Islamic, morally sound and conducive environment through education, research and community service. Education is framed by Islamic values alongside innovation and ethical leadership, and students from diverse backgrounds are welcome.
The university is admitting its pioneer class for the 2026/2027 session, with Phase I teaching organised in three faculties: Allied Health Sciences (departments of Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing Science and Public Health), Computing (Computer Science and Information Technology) and Management and Social Sciences (Accounting and Finance, and Political Science). Sixteen undergraduate B.Sc. programmes are offered: Accounting, Artificial Intelligence, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Technology, Intelligence and Security Studies, International Relations, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing Science, Political Science, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Public Health and Software Engineering. Most run for four years; Nursing Science and Medical Laboratory Science run for five.
The permanent campus is on 58/59 Road, Tai Solarin Avenue, Gwarinpa, with classrooms, laboratories, a library, an Innovation Hub, hostels, a mosque, a sports complex, a sick bay and a Wi-Fi-enabled campus. A larger campus is being developed along the Abuja-Lokoja Road for expanded academic programmes, advanced research facilities and a teaching hospital.
Student accommodation consists of separate male and female hostels with single and shared en-suite rooms, a shuttle service and common lounges. Student life includes student associations and committees, academic, cultural, entrepreneurial, technology, literary and volunteer clubs, sports and recreation, outreach programmes, and spiritual development in line with the university's Islamic ethos. Support services cover academic advising, mentoring, career guidance, health and wellness support, and counselling and student welfare.
The Vice-Chancellor is Prof Ahmed Modu Kumshe. Applicants apply through the online admissions portal via UTME or Direct Entry.
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View scholarships for Ummah University of Nigeria, Abuja →Choose Ummah University of Nigeria as first-choice institution on JAMB (or apply for a Change of Institution where applicable), meet or exceed the minimum UTME cut-off mark approved by the university for the session, hold the UTME subject combination required for the chosen programme, and take part in any screening exercise the university conducts.
A minimum of five credit passes including English Language and Mathematics, with the remaining credits meeting the subject requirements of the chosen programme. WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or equivalent approved examinations are accepted, in not more than two sittings.
In addition to the required O'Level credits, candidates need one or more of: National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE), IJMB, JUPEB, Cambridge A-Level, or another qualification recognised by JAMB and the university.
Applicants must meet the general requirements, including O'Level subjects and UTME qualifications prescribed by the NUC, the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and JAMB.
Applications are submitted through the online admissions portal at ummahuniversity.edu.ng/admission. Admissions office: +2347039065681, [email protected].
The Innovation Hub supports innovation programmes, entrepreneurship development, research collaboration and skills development, with areas including artificial intelligence and data science, software and mobile app development, health innovation, EdTech, FinTech, cybersecurity, smart agriculture, renewable energy, digital media and social innovation.
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