Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University (KOMU)

About

Kingsley Ozumba (K.O.) Mbadiwe University was established on February 18, 2021, by the enactment of Kingsley Ozumba (K.O.) Mbadiwe University (Establishment) Law No. 1 of 2021 of Imo State as a multi-campus university with the main campus at Ogboko in Ideato South Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State, Nigeria. This law repealed the Eastern Palm University (Establishment) Law No. 13 of 2016. The defunct Eastern Palm University was recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC) as the 42nd State University in Nigeria and 143rd in the Nigerian University System. Statutorily, the erstwhile Eastern Palm University by recent developments has changed to become Kingsley Ozumba (K.O.) University, Ideato South LGA, Imo State, Nigeria. 

Objectives

1. Provide a wide range of quality learning opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students without distinction of race, creed, sex, religion, or political conviction that will enhance their best intellectual, social, economic, and personal development. 
2. Provide academic, professional, and vocational training of high quality in a way as to enrich and improve the State, National, and International human resource capabilities and assist graduates to contribute to the common good of society. 
3. Foster academic research, which contributes to human knowledge and the vitality of the institution. 
4. Encourage thoughtful and responsible staff and student participation in Local, State, National, and International affairs. 
5. Maintain the highest academic standards in respect of University degrees and other awards and preserve and protect their reputation and integrity. 
6. Evolve academic programmes to suit the changing social and economic needs of society through continuous review of curricula and development of new programmes to respond to societal and technological changes in Nigeria and the world in general and Imo State in particular. 
7. Advance human culture and improve human life through the development, refinement, and dissemination of knowledge and to prepare competent graduates to meet the development needs of Imo State in particular and Nigeria in general. 
8. Relate its activities to the social, cultural, and economic needs of the people of Imo State and Nigeria.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

Faculty of Sciences

Faculty of Social & Management Sciences

Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Reasons to Study at Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University

1. NUC Accredited Programs

   KOMU secured 100% NUC accreditation for all its existing programs in core disciplines like Sciences, Social & Management Sciences, and Arts. Plus, in 2024–2025, it added full accreditation for Architecture and Mathematics, bringing the total to 17 accredited programs.

2. Well-managed Academic System

   The university stands out for its serene campus and a well-managed academic system. KOMU maintains a stable academic calendar, ensuring timely graduations, prompt issuance of certificates and transcripts, and smooth NYSC mobilization. 

3. Fast-growing Academic Institute

   Despite being a young institution, the university has quickly become a dynamic institution for academic development. Under the leadership of VC Prof. Dozie and support from the Imo State governor, it’s achieved steady, visible growth in infrastructure, reputation, and academic delivery

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

1. ONLY candidates that scored a minimum of 140 in their UTME are ELIGIBLE to apply.
2. Candidates who did not select K.O. Mbadiwe University (KOMU) as their first choice in the JAMB-UTME but scored a minimum of 140 can apply to KOMU. However, they must change their institution of first choice to KOMU on the JAMB Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) to be considered for admission.

Course Specific UTME Requirements 

• Medicine & Surgery: Candidates must have sat for Biology, Physics, and Chemistry in the UTME and scored a minimum of 200.
• B. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
• Nursing Science: UTME subject combination is Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. The minimum JAMB score is 200.
• Medical Laboratory Science: The required UTME subjects are Biology, Physics, and Chemistry, with a minimum JAMB score of 160.
• Public Health: The required subjects are Biology, Physics, and Chemistry, and the minimum JAMB score is 140.
• Environmental Health Science: Candidates must have taken Biology, Physics, and Chemistry, with a minimum JAMB score of 140.
• Information Technology: Candidates should have sat for Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry in the UTME, with a minimum score of 140.
• Cybersecurity: The required UTME subjects are Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, with a minimum JAMB score of 140.

Supporting Documents

1. Completed Student Application Form
2. Jamb Result 
3. Acceptance Fee Receipt
4. O-Level Result

How To Apply For Admission

1. Visit the University website  www.komu.edu.ng
2. Click on “Online Application”
3. Click on “Apply online” and read the instructions
4. Click on, “Click here to Apply”
5. Click on “Start your Admission Process”
6. Click on “Start Application Process”
7. Fill out the form completely and correctly
8. Click on “Submit”
9. You will be directed to pay the post UTME/Direct Entry application fee of N2000 (Two Thousand Naira) Only.
10. On the Remita Portal an interface will be displayed containing your Name, Phone Number, email, Reference number (RRR) and the amount you want to pay. If the details displayed are correct, click “Submit”.
11. Remita offers several payment methods/channels, including card payment, bank transfer, USSD, bank invoice, Remita wallet, and phone number payment. Select your preferred method and follow the prompts to complete the payment.
12. Print the Acknowledgement slip, which is also sent to your email.
13. Bring your Acknowledgement slip to the University on the post-UTME screening day.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : 08034646192

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Facilities

Accreditations

National Universities Commission(NUC)

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Dr. Okey Kingsley Mbionwu

  Professor in Department of Political Science Dr. Okey Kingsley Mbionwu, a distinguished scholar with a doctorate in Political Economy and Development Studies, a driving force at the Department of Political Science, Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe Univer... read more

  sity Ideato South, Imo State, Nigeria. His unwavering commitment to academic excellence and societal progress shines through his multifaceted career, encompassing research, teaching, and community service.
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  Mr. Abraham Enyeribe Mbagwu

  Lecturer in Department of Biochemistry Mr. Abraham Enyeribe Mbagwu is a lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry at Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ideato, Imo State, Nigeria. 

  Mr. Mbagwu obtained his Bachelor of Science d... read more

  egree in Applied Biochemistry from Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State in 2002. He further advanced his education with a Master’s degree in Biochemistry with specialization in Drug Metabolism and Toxicology from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State in 2009. He obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Usman Danfodio University Sokoto in 2012.

  Mr. Mbagwu has interest in the field of toxicology, cancer and medicinal plants. He has presented a seminar on the Bonny Light Crude Oil and Its Implication for Carcinogenesis.

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  Nwaohiri Ngozi Maria

  Librarian

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