Universities in Abia State
Abia state has a lot of universities. There are universities which are owned and managed by the federal government, state government and private organizations.
Below is the list of NUC approved Federal, State and Private universities in Abia State.
State
Abia State University
Abia State University Uturu (ABSU) is the only state university in the state. It is popularly called ABSU by students. It was founded in 1981.
Key faculties
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
- College of Biological and Physical Sciences
- College of Business Administration
- College of Education
- College of Engineering and Environmental Studies
- College of Law
- College of Medicine and Health Sciences
- College of Optometry
- College of Postgraduate Studies
Location
P.M.B. 2000, Uturu Abia State,
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Federal
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) was established with a focus on agricultural education and research. it was founded in 1992. The university is named after Dr. Michael Okpara, the former Premier of Eastern Nigeria, known for his contributions to agriculture and economic development in the region.
Key Faculties:
- College of Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology & Extension
- College Of Animal Science & Animal Production
- College Of Applied Food Science & Tourism
- College Of Crop & Soil Sciences
- College Of Education
- College Of Engineering & Engineering Technology
- College Of Management Science
- College Of Natural Resources & Environmental Management
- College Of Natural Science
- College Of Physical & Applied Science
- College Of Veterinary Medicine
- School Of General Studies
Location
Umudike, Abia State
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Private
Gregory University, Uturu
Gregory University is a private university, established in 2012. It is named after Pope Gregory 1 commonly known as Saint Gregory the great.
Key Faculties:
There are about eight key faculties in Gregory University including the following
- College of Medicine and Health Sciences
- College of Law
- College of Engineering
- College of Agriculture
- College of Environmental Sciences
- College of Humanities
- College of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Joseph Bokai College of Social and Management Sciences
Location
Uturu 441106, Abia
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Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
Clifford University is a private university operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nigeria. It was founded in 2013. The school is named after Jesse Clifford – a British missionary who brought Adventism to eastern Nigeria.
Key faculties
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Basic Medical Science
- Faculty of Social and Management Science
Location
Clifford University, Ihie, Abia State
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Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State
Spiritan University is a Christian private owned university established 2017 Umunneochi, one of the rural Local Government Areas in Abia State.
Key faculties
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- General and Entrepreneurial Studies Units
Location
Umunneochi LGA, Abia State
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Nigerian British University, Asa
Nigerian British University is a private own university established by the Adorable Foundation for Educational Development in 2022.
Key Faculties
- Computing & Information Technology
- Law
- Management & Social Sciences
- Engineering and Applied Sciences
- College of Basic Medical and Allied Health Science
Location
Asa, Ukwa West, Abia State
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Lux Mundi University
Lux Mundi University Umuahia, Abia State is the first private (NUC) approved university in Umuahia capital of Abia state. The university is to commence academic activities in the 2024/2025 academic session. It was approved in 2023.
Key Faculties
There are no set faculties yet. but the proposed faculties are
- Faculty of Computing and Applied Sciences
- Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Note: This will be updated as it changes.
Location
New Ndagbo City, Isiama Afaraukwu-Ibeku, Umuahia, Abia State,
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Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State
Amadeus university is a private university, approved by the Federal Executive Council and licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in June 2023. And the university began its academic activities in 2024/2025 academic session.
Key faculties
- Faculty of Science and Computing
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
- Faculty of Allied Health Science
Location
9HCM+2GW, Amizi 440112, Abia
Website link