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| Type | Online Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 2023 |
| Chancellor | Sim Shagaya |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Tayo Arulogun |
| Location | , Nigeria |
| Website | miva |
Miva Open University is a private online university in Nigeria that was established by uLesson in 2023, with its primary campus in Abuja.
Miva Open University was initially established on 10 March 2023 by uLesson, [1] a Nigeria edtech company operating in other four West African countries. On 16 May 2023, Miva received its license from the NUC and the university became a registered entity of the National Universities Commission, as a springboard for distance learning in Nigeria. [2] On 25 May 2023, the university began admission and offered eight disciplines from two faculties. [3]
The university runs various courses under schools/faculties such as Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Science, Software Engineering, Public Health, Nursing Science, Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Criminology & Security Studies, Mass Communication, Business Management, and Public Policy and Administration. Miva also launched its Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme on the 2nd of April, 2024 and its Master of Public Administration on the 7th of October 2024. [4]
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