Philomath University

Philomath University is a private multidisciplinary university established in 2021 and located in Abuja, Nigeria.[1][2]

History

The university was licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) on 8 April 2021 as approved by the federal government,[3][4] and the university started with two faculties; the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, and the Faculty of Law. Today, it has six faculties.

Faculties

The university has the following six faculties:

  • Law
  • Social Sciences
  • Management Sciences
  • Natural and Environmental Sciences
  • Computing and Information Technology
  • Communication and Media Studies[5]

Award and scholarships

The university was named the best private university at the 2024 Social Impact, Enterprise, and Leadership (SEAL) awards.[6] The university also awarded scholarships of up to 50% to prospective students.[7]

Philomath University campus
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News

The Pro-Chancellor of the university recently stated that Nigeria's 1999 constitution (as amended) is incapable of guaranteeing good governance. This has been debated highly on Nigerian TV stations [8]. The university recently partnered with NADDC to improve student employability.[9]

References

  1. ^ Abuja, Frank Ikpefan (11 December 2022). "Philomath University names road after minister's late mother". The Nation Newspaper.
  2. ^ Abuja, Sabi (20 May 2024). "Philomath University Abuja: Nurturing Excellence in Education". SabiAbuja.
  3. ^ The Guardian Nigeria News (8 April 2021). "NUC issues provisional licenses to 20 new private varsities". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
  4. ^ "FEC okays establishment of 20 private varsities". Vanguard News. 4 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Faculties – Philomath University".
  6. ^ The Guardian Nigeria News (21 August 2024). "Philomath University shines at SEAL Awards, named top private varsity". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
  7. ^ Nation, The (24 February 2022). "Philomath Varsity offers scholarships to prospective students | The Nation". The Nation Newspaper.
  8. ^ "'1999 Constitution Can't Guarantee Good Governance'". Daily Trust. 29 September 2025.
  9. ^ International, Motoring World (15 May 2025). "Philomath University Partners NADDC for Technical Education and Student Employability -".
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