Philomath University

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Philomath University is a private multidisciplinary university established in 2021 and located in Abuja, Nigeria. [1] [2]

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History

The university was licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) on 8 April 2021 as approved by the federal government, [3] [4] and the university started with two faculties; the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, and the Faculty of Law. Today, it has six faculties.

Faculties

The university has the following six faculties:

Award and scholarships

The university was named the best private university at the 2024 Social Impact, Enterprise, and Leadership (SEAL) awards. [6] The university also awarded scholarships of up to 50% to prospective students. [7]

News

The Pro-Chancellor of the university recently stated that Nigeria's 1999 constitution (as amended) is incapable of guaranteeing good governance. This has been debated highly on Nigerian TV stations [8] . The university recently partnered with NADDC to improve student employability. [9]

References

  1. Abuja, Frank Ikpefan (11 December 2022). "Philomath University names road after minister's late mother". The Nation Newspaper.
  2. Abuja, Sabi (20 May 2024). "Philomath University Abuja: Nurturing Excellence in Education". SabiAbuja.
  3. The Guardian Nigeria News (8 April 2021). "NUC issues provisional licenses to 20 new private varsities". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
  4. "FEC okays establishment of 20 private varsities". Vanguard News. 4 February 2021.
  5. "Faculties – Philomath University".
  6. The Guardian Nigeria News (21 August 2024). "Philomath University shines at SEAL Awards, named top private varsity". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
  7. Nation, The (24 February 2022). "Philomath Varsity offers scholarships to prospective students | The Nation". The Nation Newspaper.
  8. "'1999 Constitution Can't Guarantee Good Governance'". Daily Trust. 29 September 2025.
  9. International, Motoring World (15 May 2025). "Philomath University Partners NADDC for Technical Education and Student Employability -".