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Precious Cornerstone University (PCU)

Oyo, Nigeria
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About

Precious Cornerstone University is a Nigerian Private University founded in 2017 and located in Ibadan, Oyo State in Nigeria. The institution is established by the Sword of the Spirit Ministries, a popular Pentecostal church in Ibadan, Oyo State, a church presided by Francis Wale Oke who also happens to be the Chancellor of Precious Cornerstone University.

Acronym PCU
Nickname PCU
Founded 2017
Location Ibadan North, Oyo, Nigeria
Address The Garden Of Victory Olaogun Street, Off Old Ife Rd Agodi 200223,Ibadan Oyo State, Nigeria

Mission

To prepare skilled and ethical scholars, professionals and leaders through provision of excellent education in a conducive environment.

Vision

To be a University of Excellence in character building, promotion of harmony with the Creator and enhancement of human dignity and self-discovery through quality education.

Precious Cornerstone University

Objectives

The Precious Cornerstone University believe that bringing together talented knowledge-seekers across economic, geographic, religious, linguistic and cultural divides will enrich the students’ education. In order to reach a wide range of candidates with diverse experiences, the University also focus on attracting poor, rural youths who traditionally have been the most excluded and thus disempowered group.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

  • Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences
  • Faculty of Social And Management Sciences

Reasons to Study at Precious Cornerstone University

  1. A University Built on Vision and Values

    PCU was established in 2017 by the Sword of the Spirit Ministries under the leadership of Bishop Francis Wale Oke.
    From its inception, the university set out to nurture students who are not only academically excellent but also morally grounded and spiritually enlightened.

  2. Fully Accredited Programs

    PCU has received full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for its key undergraduate programmes, including Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Physics with Electronics, and Economics.

  3. Supportive, Inclusive

    One of PCU’s greatest strengths is its warm and welcoming campus environment.
    Students from diverse backgrounds come together to form a close-knit community that feels like family.

Fees

Undergraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students NGN 270,000 - NGN 1,000,000

Postgraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students NGN 300,000 - NGN 1,500,000

Other Fees

Acceptance Fee by Freshers: N40,000

Admission

Admission Rate (80%)

0% 80% 100%

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

  • Candidates must have sat the Joint Admissions & Matriculation Board (JAMB) UTME and obtained the required cut-off mark for PCU.
  • Candidates must have at least five (5) O-Level credit passes (SSCE/NECO etc) in not more than two sittings. These must include English Language and Mathematics (and for science/engineering courses, relevant science subjects). 
  • For Direct Entry (200-level admission): Candidates with A-Level, IJMB, JUPEB, ND/HND or other approved equivalents can apply.
  • For their foundation/bridging programmes such as the JUPEB: Candidates must have 5 O-Level credits (or 6 in two sittings) to qualify for the programme which leads to Direct Entry.

Supporting Documents

  1. UTME result slip (for 100-level) where applicable.
  2. O-Level results/certificates (WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB) showing the required credits. 
  3. For Direct Entry: A’Level/JUPEB/IJMB result or equivalent. 
  4. Passport-sized photographs. 
  5. Birth certificate or age verification. 
  6. School testimonial or reference letter showing good conduct.
  7. Proof of payment of screening/admission fees.

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

  1. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university is required for Masters/PGD entry (though PCU’s website gives less detailed published criteria).
  2. For special programmes (PGD/Masters) the university advertises that forms are out for PGD, Masters and Diploma programmes. 
  3. For international students, there is an admissions section indicating special/overseas student handling.

Supporting Documents

  1. Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcript (for PG/PGD).
  2. O-Level certificates (for verification).
  3. Passport-sized photographs.
  4. Proof of payment of PG admission form/fees.
  5. Possibly reference letters or good conduct statements (as some of the UG admission paperwork suggests). For example, UG admissions require a referee letter. 
  6. For transfer students: evidence of current study status and good standing at other institutions.

How To Apply For Admission

  1. Go to the PCU official admissions portal.
  2. Click on the session link (e.g., “Admission into PCU for 2025/2026 Session – Enroll Now”).
  3. Create an application account (enter your email, name, contact info) and log in. 
  4. Select your entry category (100-level via UTME, Direct Entry 200-level, JUPEB/Foundation route) and fill in the online form with accurate personal and academic details.
  5. Submit the necessary documents digitally (upload scans) and pay the application/screening fee as indicated by the portal.
  6. Attend the screening exercise (if required) at the venue and time specified, with originals of required documents: e.g., UTME result slip, O’Level results, birth certificate, passport photographs. 
  7. Await notification of the provisional admission offer. Once you receive it, accept the offer by paying the acceptance fee and proceed with registration/clearance. 
  8. After acceptance, report to the university for clearance/registration on the date announced.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +2347084244694, +2347061079883, +2349122444800

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Need To Know

Facilities

  • Classrooms
  • Library
  • Laboratory
  • Research Center
  • Accommodation
  • Hospital
  • ICT
  • Place of Worship
  • Cafeteria

School Contact

Address

The Garden Of Victory Olaogun Street, Off Old Ife Rd Agodi 200223,Ibadan Oyo State, Nigeria

Email Address

[email protected]

Phone Number

+2348060051554

Website Address

https://pcu.edu.ng

Social Media Pages

Accreditations

National University Commission(NUC)

Vice Chancellor

Professor Timothy Olubisi Adejumo

Professor Timothy Olubisi Adejumo was born in Modakeke, Ife East Local Govt., Osun State, Nigeria. He attended L.A. Primary School, Odesomi via Osu-Ilesa (1967-1972) and Modakeke High School (MHS), Modakeke (1973-1978). He holds B.Sc and M.Sc degrees in Industrial Microbiology from the University of Ilorin, Ilorin and Ph.D. in Mycology and Plant Pathology from Department of Crop Protection and Env... read more
ironmental Biology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan in 1985, 1988 and 1997 respectively. His area of specialization is Agricultural/Environmental Microbiology & Biotechnology, with research interests in molecular diagnostics, mycotoxicology, phytopathology, soil microbiology, biological control and microbial ecology, where he has more than 65 publications in local and international journals and books to his credit. He joined the services of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) in 2001 as Lecturer I, and he rose through the ranks to the position of Professor in 2013. He was a former Dean, Faculty of Science (2017-2019), Director, Centre for Space, Energy and Environmental Research (2016- 2017), Head/Acting Head of the Department of Microbiology (2014- 2016, 2008- 2010), Director, Linkage and International Programmes Office (2015- 2016) and Postgraduate Coordinator (2008- 2022). Between 2010 and 2014, he was the Director of Centre for Research and Development, and presently he is a Chairman/member of more than 15 University Committees.

He worked as Research Officer I (Microbiology) at Lake Chad Research Institute, Maiduguri 1988-1989, Research Associate (Microbiology) at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan (1990-1997) and Senior Research Officer (Plant Pathology) at Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (1999- 2001). He was Adjunct Professor at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State in 2015; Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun State in 2017; External Assessor of candidates for Professor, Reader and Senior Lecturer positions (2013 to date) at AAUA; Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana (2016 to date); Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos; Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State; Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, (2018 to date); Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State (2021), University of Ilorin, Ilorin (2021) and OOU, Ago-Iwoye (2023); Postgraduate External Examiner at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta; Federal University of Technology, Akure; University of Ibadan, Ibadan and Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma (2015 to date), Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (2018 to date) and Undergraduate External Examiner at Wellspring University, Benin City, Edo State (2021/2022 and 2022/2023 sessions).

 

 

Academic Staff

  • Mrs Morenike Afolabi

    Registrar Mrs. Morenike F.  Afolabi holds a Bachelor of Arts in French (1986), Master of Public Administration (1997) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling (2023)... read more
    , University of Ibadan.

    She is a member of Association of Nigerian Universities Professional Administrators, Nigeria Institute of Management, Certified International Professional Manager (UK), Learning & Development Network International and Records Management Foundation of Africa.  She has attended Conferences, Workshops, Seminars and Trainings within and outside the country.

    Mrs.  Afolabi is a seasoned Higher Education Institution/University Administrator with over thirty years working experience.  She started her career as Administrative Officer II in Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, where she rose through the ranks to the position of Assistant Registrar in 1998.  

    While at Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, she was School Officer at various times in School of Languages, School of Arts and Social Science and School of Education.  She was also Examination & Records Officer and  Admission Officer. She brought some innovations into the operations in the Schools of Arts & Social Sciences and School of Languages.  

  • Dr. Adebayo Afolabi Olajide

    University Librarian Dr. Adebayo Afolabi Olajide attended: St. Andrew’s African Primary School, Ipetu-Ijesha;  Ipetu-Ijesha Grammar School;  Ladigbolu Grammar School Oyo for his Primary and Secondary... read more
    School education. He later proceeded to Ladoke AKintola University of Technology, where he got B.Tech in Pure/Applied Chemistry. After this, due to his thirst for education and knowledge, he attended University of Ibadan where he got Masters in Library and information Studies. He completed his Phd program from university of Ilorin
  • Mr Reuben O. Ayanwale

    Bursar Mr. Ayanwale is the Bursar  of Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan. He assumed duty on 1st March, 2024.  

    Prior to this appointment, he was Deputy Bursar of Ajayi Cr... read more

    owther University, Oyo from 2016 to 2024. He joined Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo in 2007 as Principal Accountant and rose through the ranks to become the first Deputy Bursar of the University in October 2016.

    Mr Ayanwale hails from Asipa-Ife, in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State though born and brought up in Modakeke in Ife East Local Government Area also in Osun State. He attended St. Stephen’s ‘A’ Primary School, Modakeke and passed out in 1979. For his Secondary Education, he attended Modakeke Islamic Grammar School, Modakeke, from 1979 to 1984.

     

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History

Precious Cornerstone University is a Christian faith-based institution of The Sword of the Spirit Ministries approved and licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria on 6th December, 2017. Precious Cornerstone University [PCU] is geared towards excellence in learning and research to achieve intellectual development, capacity building, diligent wealth creation, biblical core values and godly character enhancement.
The University started academic activities in January, 2019. The University strives to serve as a model of excellence that shall be different and unique by seeking to improve access and quality of higher education for all and consequently raise original thinker... read more
s and job creators rather than job seekers. PCU is poised to raise people with possibility thinking and dominion mentality. A people of character and integrity who shall bless Nigeria, Africa and all families of the earth will emerge from Precious Cornerstone University. PCU is a citadel of scholarship, research and discoveries where students are raised to take their proper places in destiny, becoming precious cornerstones and pillars of Africa’s emancipation and development.
The University is located in the ancient city of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State of Nigeria. The University took off at the temporary campus in the Garden of Victory, situated at the Old Ife Road in Ibadan. The University’s permanent site is located along Ibadan-Lagos Express Way in the Oluyole Local Government Area, about 24 kilometers from Ibadan City Centre in Oyo State.