BSc Religious Studies at Veritas University, Abuja

Programme overview

The BSc Religious Studies is an undergraduate programme offered at Veritas University by the Department of Religion and Intercultural Studies in the Faculty of Humanities, Bwari, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. It runs for 4 years.

At the heart of Veritas University, Abuja—the Catholic University of Nigeria—lies a commitment not only to academic excellence but also to the formation of morally upright, intellectually grounded, and socially responsible individuals. The Department of Religions and Intercultural Studies (RIS) embodies this vision by offering an undergraduate programme that goes beyond conventional classroom learning to shape studen

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: Religion and Intercultural Studies | Duration: 4 years | Location: Bwari, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory

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Entry requirements

1. Five (5) Credit passes in relevant subjects including English and Mathematics either in SSCE (WAEC/NECO) or GCE in a maximum of two (2) sittings. ; 2. Candidates must have a minimum of 180 scores in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) ; Other Models of Admission ; i. By Direct Entry ; ii. Through Inter-University Transfer ; Direct Entry Mode ; Candidates seeking Direct Entry admission to the 200-level degree programme should possess, in addition to the minimum of five credit passes in SSCE at the GCE/WAEC/NECO- conducted examinations, any of the following: ; - Advanced level GCE in two relevant subjects (Results at ‘O’ level and ‘A’ level must be attained at not more than two sittings ; - Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Examination in relevant subjects

Published UTME minimum: 180. Confirm the current year's cut-off with the university.

NGN 1,682,220 a year. Tuition for new students from the university fee calculator (undergraduate, local and international students shown the same tuition); returning students pay 1,588,720. Session is not stated on the page. Excludes accommodation, faculty/departmental dues an Source

Domestic applicants: NGN 1,682,220 a year. Veritas fees calculator, undergraduate tuition for new students (returning-student rates differ, e.g. 1,588,720). Excludes accommodation and separate faculty/other dues. Source

Admission is open to UTME candidates with a minimum score of 170 (including those who did not choose Veritas University as first or second choice), Direct Entry candidates and transfer students from other universities. The academic session comprises 2 semesters of 4 months each.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://www.veritas.edu.ng/admissions

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