Spiritan University Nneochi (SUN)

About

Spiritan University Nneochi (SUN), one of the nation’s top Catholic, faith-based and conventional Private Universities in Nigeria, located in Umunneochi, one of the rural Local Government Areas in Abia State, Nigeria was established by members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans), Province of Nigeria South East in 2017. The Congregation is an International Religious Order in the Catholic Church founded in France on May 27, 1703. The members of this Religious Order began their educational and evangelization work in Nigeria in 1885.

Spiritan University Nneochi (SUN) was approved and licensed on December 6, 2017 by the Federal Executive Council (Government) of Nigeria on the recommendation of the National Universities Commission (NUC) Nigeria to operate as a Private and Conventional University. As a University, Spiritan University Nneochi (SUN) commenced academic activities in the 2018/2019 academic Session, with fifteen (15) departments/programmes in the Faculties of Natural & Applied Sciences, Arts, Management and Social Sciences. Also established at this time are the Units of General and Entrepreneurial Studies.

Acronym	SUN
Nickname	SUN
Motto / Slogan	Learning for Industry and Dignity
Colour	Blue, Green, Red, White
Founded	2017
Location	Arochukwu, Abia, Nigeria
Address	Along Nneato Road, Leru, Expressway, off Enugu, Junction, Port Harcourt 441111, Abia

Objectives

Spiritan University Nneochi aims to provide a quality education that aligns with international standards and prepares students for future challenges. Its mission is to produce graduates who are knowledgeable, skilled, and equipped to contribute to society.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

1. Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences
2. Faculty of Law
3. Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences.

Reasons to Study at Spiritan University Nneochi

1. A Respected Faith-Based Institution

   Founded in 2017 by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans), Spiritan University Nneochi is one of Nigeria’s distinguished Catholic, faith-based private universities.

2. Quality Academic Programs

   Since launching in the 2018/2019 academic session, SUN presented 10 initial programmes, including Accounting, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Microbiology, Physics, English, Banking & Finance, Business Administration, and Political Sci

3. Supports Students Personal Growth

   SUN is ideal for students seeking depth in both character and academics. Its pastoral foundation and mission-driven identity cultivate integrity, service-oriented leadership, and personal development

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

1. Candidates must possess a minimum of five credits at no more than two sittings in the WASC, SSCE or NECO and these must include English and Mathematics and prerequisite combination of courses for the desired programme of study.
2. Candidates applying to Spiritan University must have at least the National Cutoff Score in the UTME of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
3. Candidates who did not originally choose Spiritan University as First Choice Institution are advised to do a change of Institution right away. 

Supporting Documents

1. Original and/or photocopy of your JAMB/UTME result slip (showing your photograph).
2. O’Level result certificate(s) (WAEC, NECO, SSCE, etc.) showing at least five (5) credit passes (including English and Mathematics) in no more than two sittings
3. Certificate or print-out of your “Change of Institution” if you did not originally choose SUN as your first choice in JAMB. 
4. Photostat copy of your birth certificate or sworn declaration of age. 
5. Two recent passport-sized photographs.
6. Your JAMB subject-combination details for the course you applied.
7. Non-refundable acceptance fee receipt (for successful candidates)

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

1. Candidates must possess a minimum of five credit passes at not more than two sittings in the WASC/SSCE/NECO; these must include English Language and Mathematics, and the prerequisite subject combination for the programme they wish to pursue.
2. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university (and meet any additional criteria set by the relevant faculty or department).
3. Candidates must meet the university’s general admission criteria for postgraduate study (in addition to the above).
4. Candidates applying to Spiritan University for postgraduate programmes must ensure they fulfill any required screening, research-proposal or interview elements specific to the department.

Supporting Documents

1. First degree certificate (Bachelor’s) AND academic transcript from a recognized institution.
2. For higher postgraduate levels (e.g., Master’s, PhD) the Master’s degree certificate (and transcript) where applicable.
3. O’Level result certificate showing at least five credits including English and Mathematics (depending on programme entry rules).
4. Recent passport-sized photographs.
5. Birth certificate or sworn declaration of age.
6. Application/registration fee payment receipt.
7. Referees’ letters and/or a research proposal (for research-based programmes).

How To Apply For Admission

1. Visit the official SUN website and locate the Admissions or Postgraduate Studies section. 
2. Download or access the online application form for postgraduate programmes (PGD, M.A/M.Sc, Ph.D as applicable).
3. Complete the form with your personal biography, academic history, intended programme of study, and upload required scanned supporting documents (see first section).
4. Pay the required application/registration fee via the payment method specified by the university.
5. Submit your completed application form within the admission window. Monitor your email or the university portal for screening/interview dates, admission decisions, and registration instructions.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +234 (0) 703 986 5805, +234 (0) 808 090 6775

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  Matriculating Students

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  Inside Campus

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  Lecturers And Students

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  School Building

Spiritan University

Facilities

Accreditations

National University Commission(NUC)

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Rev. Fr. Jerome Obiefuna Onwughalu CSSp., PhD

  Ag. Registrar Rev. Dr. Obiefuna Jerome ONWUGHALU, C S.Sp. (Fr. Oj.) is the Acting REGISTRAR of Spiritan University Nneochi, Abia State, since September 2024, after sabbatical in the Philippines and USA.

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  Religious-Missionary-Priest, Fr. Oj. has lived and worked in Ethiopia, Nigeria and United States of America in Pastoral, Administration and Education fields. He obtained a doctorate degree in Leadership and Policy in Education from DePaul University,  Chicago, IL.

  Prior to his priestly ordination, he earned a Master's degree in Theology from Spiritan International School of Theology (SIST), Attakwu, Enugu, affiliate of Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA.
  He also has  Bachelor of Science degree from University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Fr. Oj. trained as a hospital chaplain at Loyola Medical Center, Maywood, IL.

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  Damian Chigbata

  University Bursar
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  Mr. Atkinson Ike Madukwe

  Acting University Librarian

History

With the establishment of two higher institutions: Spiritan International School of Theology, Attakwu, Enugu, Enugu State and Spiritan School of Philosophy, Isienu, Nsukka, Enugu State which are affiliated to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and are offering NUC accredited degree programmes, the Holy Ghost Congregation, Province of Nigeria, South East, under the leadership of Very Rev. Fr. Prof. Peter Chukwuemeka Agbonome, CSSp, decided to establish a University. That was how the idea of the University was mooted and eventually founded. The Holy Ghost Congregation, Province of Nigeria, South East then applied for the establishment of the Spiritan University to be sited in Abia State of Nige... read more