Madonna University, Nigeria (MU)

About

Madonna University, Nigeria is the first Private/Catholic University in Nigeria. Being the first private/Catholic university in Nigeria and a member of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU), we pride ourselves as upholders of the great Catholic education tradition that birthed modern civilization.

With both Ecclesiastical and State approvals, we are the best of our kind, and have over the years sought to improve our standard of teaching and learning, with a view to adapting our students to the education and moral demands of the 21st century – in line with the hopes and aspirations of the Catholic Church.

Madonna University, Nigeria currently operates under three campuses: in 2004 the main management campus was moved to Elele, Rivers State, with the Okija campus remaining one of its campuses, and in 2011 its Akpugo campus, for the engineering and technology sciences, came into full operation.

Acronym	MU
Nickname	Madonna Crusaders
Motto / Slogan	Decency in Education and Morals
Mascot	Cruzer
Founded	1999
Departments	30
Location	Ihiala, Anambra, Nigeria
Address	1 Madonna University Road P.M.B 05 Elele, Rivers State Nigeria.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

1. Faculty of Medicine
2. Faculty of Law
3. Faculty of Engineering and Technology
4. Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
5. Faculty of Arts and Education
6. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Reasons to Study at Madonna University, Nigeria

1. Research & Innovation

   Madonna University's state-of-the-art research facilities provide for the fusion of theory and practice to drive innovative discoveries and impact for every student at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

2. Quality Education Services

   Madonna University provides top-notch education and professional programmes delivered by world-class faculty using cutting edge learning tools and techniques. Students also experience standardized learning, healthcare, facilities for unparalleled learning experience

3. Quality Education at Affordable Rates

   Madonna University aims to provide university education of incredibly high standards in Nigeria at about half the cost of sending a student to study abroad.

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME):

• Candidate for admission into the Faculty must possess at least senior secondary school certificate or GCE Ordinary level with credits in (5) five subjects, including English Language, English Literature and Mathematic obtained at not more than TWO sittings. 
• The candidate must also have an acceptable pass in the UTME.

Direct Entry:

• Candidate must satisfy the requirements of five (5) credit passes in GCE, WAEC or equivalent but TWO of the papers must be passed at advanced level.
• Passes Two-Year or Three Year Diploma in Law (Upper Credit) from a Nigerian University or equivalent Institution plus Credit passes in three papers, including English Language and English Literatures in SSSC, GCE O/L or equivalent and a pass in mathematics OR
• Three (3) papers at principal or Advanced level in Higher School Certificate or GCE A/L together with credit in English Language and English Literature in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or GCE O/L or equivalent plus a pass in mathematics, or
• Two (2) Papers at principle or Advanced level in HSC or GCE A/L plus Credit in three papers (including English Language and English literature and a pass in Mathematics) in SSC Examination or GCE O/L or their equivalent.
• Application for transfer to the Faculty will be treated on its own merit.

Supporting Documents

1. Bachelor’s Degree Certificate (and Master’s Degree Certificate for Ph.D. applicants) 
2. Academic Transcripts from universities attended
3. NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate
4. Recent Passport-Sized Photographs (usually 2–3 copies) 
5. Other Relevant Certificates

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

1. To qualify for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programme, applicants should be graduates of Madonna University or any other recognized university or persons who hold qualifications to be equivalent to first degree or holders of recognized Higher National Diploma.
2. To qualify for admission into a master’s degree programme, applicants should be graduates with a minimum of Second Class Honours degrees.
3. Applicants for admission into Doctoral Degree programmes should be graduates of Madonna University or any other recognised university, who possess Master’s degrees with a dissertation and an overall average score of at least 60% (B).

Supporting Documents

1. All applicants should have credit pass at Ordinary Level in five relevant subjects including English Language obtained at not more than two sittings. Candidates with ‘O’ Level examination results before 2016 must possess their certificates and not statement of results or result slips.
2. NYSC Completion Certificates (Discharge Certificates), Exemption Certificates or Exclusion Certificates is required from all applicants.
3. Applicants who obtained their first degrees through Remedial Programmes must show evidence of having remedied the relevant subjects for their programmes externally; that is, through WASCE, NECO, and NABTEB.
4. In addition to other qualifications, applicants are expected to meet the departmental requirements for their programmes.
5. Candidates should ensure that their official academic transcript(s) and three letters of reference are forwarded under confidential cover to:
   The Secretary
   School of Postgraduate Studies
   Madonna University, Nigeria,

          Elele Campus,

          Rivers State,

          Nigeria.

6. Admissions will not normally be offered without transcript(s) and letters of reference.

How To Apply For Admission

1. Candidates who chose or didn’t choose Madonna University as their first choice, but scored up to 140 in the most recent JAMB (UTME) are qualified to apply.
2. The 140 cut-off mark applies to every department aside from Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, whose cut-off mark is 200.
3. Candidates awaiting SSCE results or its equivalent are also eligible to apply for admission, provided their results will be available on resumption.
4. The application form is available online at www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng Click on “Apply now” to get started. 
5. Applicants are to go with original credentials for oral interview and medical test at the ADMISSIONS OFFICE of any of our campuses:

• Elele Campus, Rivers State
• Okija Campus Anambra State
• Akpugo Campus, Enugu State

NB: Screening and Admission forms are FREE

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : 08111992954

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Academic Staff

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  Chibueze Aniebo

  Associate Professor Dr. Aniebo studied economics in Obafemi Awolowo University (formerly University of Ife). After a decade of hands-on financial sector experience, he returned to the Federal University of Technology, Ow... read more

  erri where he took an MBA in Strategic Management, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka where he obtained MSc & PhD in development economics. His PhD thesis investigated the phenomenon of uphill capital flow in Nigeria, and clarified and addressed the anomaly.
  He has taught development and econometrics in Madonna University since 2009, has actively participated in conferences, and crafted or helped to craft over 45 articles in learned journals. His is the blue print by way of research recommendation that has metamorphosed into the bold refinery projects the first of which is the Dangote refinery.
  His current research interests focus on development, food and energy poverty, capital flow and the transition to green energy.
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  Ogbogu Ugochukwu Christian

  Senior Lecturer Ogbogu, Ugochukwu Christian obtained his BSc(Hon) and MSc(Industrial/Organisational Psychology),1999 and 2003 respectively at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, ph.D inview . In 2019, he had his practi... read more

  cal training in Psychotherapy and Health Sciences, Anambra State, affiliated to Sigmund Freud University, Vienna Austria.

  Articles of Ogbogu, Ugochukwu Christian have been published both in national and international daily record of events portraying psychology scientific nature, perspectives and nature -connections , demonstrating the relevance of psychology in multiple ways, psychological principles and concepts formation more concrete by connecting them to current, real- word experiences .

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Notable Alumni

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  Nwachukwu Chuka Peter, ACI Chief Dealer/Group Head Trading at United Bank For Africa
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  Justice Chinwe Nsirim-Nwosu Judge of the High Court of Rivers State
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  Chinedu Ani Emmanuel 'Nedu' Radio personality & Content creator

History

Our story dates back to the late 90s, when Very Rev. Fr. Prof. E.M.P. Edeh CSSp, OFR, founded the prestigious Madonna University. By 1999, she had commenced active operation with the approval of the Federal Government of Nigeria. That year, Madonna University not only became the first private Catholic university in the West African sub-region but also the first private university to be approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria, with its take-off campus at Okija, Anambra State.