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Ebonyi State University (EBSU)

Ebonyi, Nigeria
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  • Public Type
  • 25,000 Students
  • 11 Faculties
  • 1999Founded
  • Science and TechnologySpecialization
  • YesAccept Int. Studs
  • YesDistance learning

About

Ebonyi State University (EBSU) was established in 1999 by the Ebonyi State Government to promote higher education, research, and development in the state and Nigeria. Ebonyi State University started with a resolution of the then Military Administration of Anambra State which was later upheld under Chief Jim Nwobodo civilian administration. On July 30 1980, the then Anambra State Government established the Anambra State University of Science and Technology (ASUTECH) by law no 7 of 1980 thereby establishing the first University of Science and Technology in Nigeria. The ASUTECH Edict no. 20 of 1985, put in place a four-campus structure with the Faculties of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine located in Abakaliki. Lectures started in the Abakaliki campus of the Faculty of Agriculture in November 1987 with 55 students and 15 academic staff including students of the Department of Horticulture and Plant Protection transferred from the Awka campus of ASUTECH.

Acronym EBSU
Nickname EBSU
Motto / Slogan The Citadel of Learning
Founded 1999
Undergraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes 20
Departments 64
Location Abakaliki, Ebonyi, Nigeria
Address Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Mission

To provide a conducive atmosphere for teaching, learning, research and rapid development in order to transform the hitherto, untapped, abundant unskilled, human resources in Ebonyi state into skilled power.

Vision

To rank among the best citadels of learning in the world with excellence in learning, research and community service.

Ebonyi State University

Objectives

  1. To encourage the advancement of learning in Ebonyi State of Nigeria in particular and Nigeria in general and to hold out to all persons, without distinction as to race, creed or sex, the opportunity of acquiring higher education
  2. To provide facilities (as its resources permit) and to make it avaliable for the pursuit of learning, especially such facilities that would give training that has concrete relevance to the needs of our society.
  3. To foster the spirit of creativity, inventiveness, resourcefulness and patriotism.
  4. To encourage and promote scholarship and conduct research in all fields of learning and human endeavor;
  5. To relate its activities to the social, cultural and economic needs of the people of Nigeria in particular and the world in general.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

  1. Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources Management
  2. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
  3. Faculty of Education
  4. Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology
  5. Faculty of Law
  6. Faculty of Management Sciences
  7. Faculty of Sciences
  8. Faculty of Clinical Sciences 
  9. Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Reasons to Study at Ebonyi State University

  1. Self Development

    Self Development is sustained by the ability to learn and grow and EBSU provides just that. Ebonyi State University is a safe space to discover and develop yourself, socially, academically, intellectually and mentally.

  2. Career Opportunity

    At Ebonyi State University, students are provided with the best of quality education and career opportunities and exposure. By the time you're graduating, you'll know a lot about the workforce and be confident enough to apply to any job of your choice.

  3. Uplifting Eco-system

    EBSU is a place where you can always learn, unlearn and relearn from interacting with other sound minds from different backgrounds of Nigeria. You get to experience living and learning with thousands of people with different views from you, preparing you for life after graduation.

Fees

Undergraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students NGN 100,000 - NGN 500,000

Postgraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students NGN 100,000 - NGN 200,000

Other Fees

Acceptance Fee: N50050

Admission

Admission Rate (70%)

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Undergraduate Admission Requirement

  1. Candidates must have chosen Ebonyi State University as their first choice in the UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination).
  2. Candidates awaiting the results of NABTEB Olevel, WAEC (May/June) and NECO (June/July) 2025 are eligible to apply
  3. Applicants must meet the departmental cut-off marks for their chosen course of study. 
  4. A non-refundable fee of N2,000.00 Naira only for the Post-UTME.
  5. Candidates names must be consistent on their O’ Level certificates, UTME results, and other registration documents.
  6. Candidates must upload their O’level results to the EBSU portal and on the JAMB portal before they can be recommended for admission
  7. An offer of admission must be accepted by the candidate within four (4) weeks and if not accepted within the period it is withdrawn.
  8. Admissions through Predegree shall be by average of JAMB score and Predegree Score.

DIRECT ENTRY: All direct entry candidates who chose EBSU are also to be screened online. They are to access the school’s portal and other information about the online screening as stated above and request their institutions to verify their “A” level certificate in JAMB portal to enable EBSU recommend them to JAMB for admission.

Supporting Documents

  1. Original JAMB Result slip
  2. Original O’level result(s) slip (SSCE/NECO or NABTEB)
  3. Original PD result slip (where applicable)
  4. Original print out of acceptance fee acknowledgement slip
  5. Original L.G.A. Identification Letter
  6. Original EBSU Bursary receipt (i.e. evidence of payment of acceptance fee)
  7. Birth Certificate or Age declaration

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

Master’s Degree Program

  • Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study from a recognized university (usually a minimum of a 2nd Class Lower or its equivalent). Some programs may require relevant work experience or additional qualifications.

Postgraduate Diploma Program (PGD)

  • For the PGD, candidates must have a first degree in a related field (not necessarily a first-class degree, any lower degree is acceptable) or those who wish to change their field of study which will lead to a master’s degree. Work experience in a related field might be required for some PGD courses. Candidate shall not have a CGPA below 2 on a 5-point grade scale.

Doctoral Degree Program (Ph.D)

  • For the Ph.D applicants must have a master’s degree in the relevant field of study with at least a good second-class honors(3.50 on 5 points grade) or its equivalent. Must conduct a research proposal in the intended study area, and submit your academic transcript from your previous university.

Supporting Documents

  1. Original academic transcripts and certificates
  2. Acceptance fee payment receipt
  3. LGA identification letter
  4. Birth certificate 
  5. Original O’level result(s) slip (SSCE/NECO or NABTEB)

How To Apply For Admission

  1. Visit the www.ebsu.edu.ng/portal.
  2. Click Application, then scroll to the quick menu.
  3. Click on online application forms.
  4. Select Application Form
  5. Choose: “Post-UTME Application Form” or “Direct Entry Application Form”
  6. Enter your Jamb Registration Number in the correct format.
  7. Click on LOGIN to generate your payment invoice.
  8. You will see a bill for N2,000.
  9. Proceed to any bank to make your payment or you can pay online with your debit card.
  10. After payment go back to the portal to fill out the form.
  11. Click "Submit"
  12. Upload the necessary documents and ensure that your personal email address and phone number are used for the application.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : 0806 408 7963

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A Quick Tour Of The Campus

Facilities

  • Classrooms
  • Library
  • Laboratory
  • Accommodation
  • Hospital
  • Sports
  • ICT
  • Place of Worship
  • Cafeteria

School Contact

Address

Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Email Address

[email protected]

Phone Number

0806 408 7963

Website Address

https://ebsu.edu.ng/

Social Media Pages

Accreditations

National Universities Commission(NUC).

Vice Chancellor

PROF. Micheal, Ugota Awoke

Professor Michael Ugota Awoke is a distinguished academic and administrator, currently serving as the Vice-Chancellor of Ebonyi State University. He was born in Amajim Ameka, Ezza-South Local Government Area, Ebonyi State. His journey through education and a diverse career path has culminated in his leadership role in higher education.

Professor Awoke's academic pursuits reflect a strong fou... read more

ndation in economics and agricultural studies. He obtained his B.Sc. in Economics in 1987 and an M.Sc. in Economic Planning and Development in 1988, both from the University of Economics, Prague, in the Federal Republic of Czech and Slovak. He later earned his Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics & Extension in 2001 from Enugu State University of Science and Technology. Further enhancing his expertise, he acquired a Diploma in Agribusiness, Export and Marketing Management in 2008 from the International Agricultural Training Centre (IATC) at Galilee College, Israel. His foundational education includes a WASC/GCE in 1977, TCII in 1979, and GCE A/L in 1980.

His expertise spans various facets of agricultural economics and extension, a field critical to Nigeria's development. As Vice-Chancellor of Ebonyi State University, Professor Awoke leads an institution committed to academic excellence and societal impact, bringing his extensive educational background and practical knowledge to the forefront of university administratio

Academic Staff

  • Prof. Ike-Elechi Ogba

    Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics Ike-Elechi Ogba is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor-Academics here at Ebonyi State University. He is a Professor of Marketing and Strategy with expertise in Organisational Strategy, Consumer and Organizatio... read more
    nal Behaviour and Commitment. An area in which he holds his PhD and MBA, obtained from the prestigious Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University (UK). He also hold a Postgraduate Certificate from Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Lille: (ESC- Graduate School of Management, EuraLille-France).

    His academic leadership, Industrial, teaching and research experience span over Two decades and half. Some of which were within the United Kingdom Higher Education and Financial Sectors; including Northumbria University at Newcastle upon Tyne England and Northern Rock Bank Gosforth HQ UK. He was a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader BA (Hons) Marketing Management; and Programme Leader (Head) of Research (PhD) Programmes at Northumbria University at Newcastle-upon Tyne England UK between 2006 – 2012.

    He was also the Chairman of Higher Education Foundation Certificates (HEFC) MADG Moderation Board on Marketing, Northumbria-Northeast affiliate Colleges in England from 2007 to 2011.

    He also chaired many Doctoral and Professorial assessment Panels both in the UK and Nigeria.

    Ike served as the Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences and Chairman of Senate Committee on Library Development, Ebonyi State University. He was also the Co-Chairman of Ebonyi State University Joint Committee on Security and Ebonyi State University Eco-friendly Initiative (EFI).

    in addition, he served as Director of Academic Planning at Ebonyi State University from 2013 to 2018. Within this period, amongst other achievements, successfully restructured and consolidated the University Curriculum. He also refocused, re-engineered and systematically downsized various Faculties and Departments. He also led the University into achieving for the first time, full accreditation on 84 Undergraduate degree Programmes and 5 PG programmes.

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History

In the beginning was the will, that will and aspiration was with the well-meaning people of Ebonyi State to have a University that would be theirs so as to encourage the advancement of learning and research and in the long run rewrite the hitherto inglorious history of educational backwardness of the Ebonyi people.

Hence, what is today known as Ebonyi State University started with a resolution of the then Military Administration of Anambra State which was later upheld under Chief Jim Nwobodo civilian administration. On July 30 1980, the then Anambra State Government established the Anambra State University of Science and Technology (ASUTECH) by law no 7 of 1980 thereby establishing the... read more

first University of Science and Technology in Nigeria. The ASUTECH Edict no. 20 of 1985, put in place a four-campus structure with the Faculties of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine located in Abakaliki. Lectures started in the Abakaliki campus of the Faculty of Agriculture in November 1987 with 55 students and 15 academic staff including students of the Department of Horticulture and Plant Protection transferred from the Awka campus of ASUTECH. The Faculty graduated the first batch of students in the 1991/1992 academic session.

In 1987, a Pre-Science school was established at the Abakaliki campus of ASUTECH. On August 27, 1991, Enugu State was created out of the old Anambra State so that ASUTECH campuses in Enugu and Abakaliki were inherited by Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) via Enugu State Government Edict no. 33 of 1991 and amended in 1995 with the Abakaliki campus remaining as the new ESUT Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. The College of Medicine was added a year later in 1992.

At the creation of Ebonyi State in 1996, the Abakaliki campus of the then ESUT, was upgraded to Ebonyi State University College by Edict no. 5 of Ebonyi State 1998 still affiliated to ESUT with Prof. Fidelis Ogah, former ESUT Deputy Vice-Chancellor as the first Rector. In 1997, the Faculty of Applied and Natural Sciences with 8 departments was added to the fledging University and later in 1998 when the ESUT Pre-Science Programme was relocated to Nsukka, the EBSUC Pre-Degree School commenced lectures in both Science and Arts in replacement of the former.