Western Delta University

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Western Delta University
MottoKnowledge for Human Advancement
TypePrivate
Established2007
Vice-Chancellor Professor Augustine Ovuoronye Ikelegbe
Location
Oghara
,
Delta State
,
Nigeria

5°59′53″N5°41′20″E / 5.9981°N 5.6888°E / 5.9981; 5.6888
Website http://wdu.edu.ng
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Location in Nigeria

Western Delta University is located in Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria. It was established in 2007 and is a private university. [1] [2] The National Universities Commission NUC, Nigeria has officially approved Western Delta University WDU. [3]

Contents

Western Delta University was founded by a group of Urhobo Scholars under the auspices of the Urhobo Advancement Foundation (UAF) who saw the need for a privately financed university in the wetlands of Delta State, Nigeria. Since its establishment in 2007, WDU has offered access to a wide range of academic opportunities. [4] [5]

Admission

Western Delta University admits students via JAMB UTME and Direct Entry into various courses. Requirements for admission into Western Delta University are GCE O/Level, SSCE, NECO or NABTEB credit level passes in at least five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and one relevant science or social science subject obtained at not more than two (2) sittings. Direct Entry candidates are expected to possess a good Diploma (with minimum of lower credit), NCE (with minimum of merit) from recognized institutions OR 2 Advanced Level GCE passes in relevant subjects.

Ranking

These are the general ranking of all Universities in the world. [6] [7]

World Universities 12982 out of (14,131)

African Universities 855 out of (1,104)

Nigeria Universities 148 out of (157)

Administration

Prof. Augustine Ovuoronye Ikelegbe, Vice-Chancellor [8]

Faculties

The School has four Faculties which are:

  1. College of Natural & Applied Sciences
  2. College of Social & Management Sciences. [9]
  3. College of Applied Health Sciences
  4. College of Law

Departments

The following are the courses currently offered by the School:

Biochemistry,

Microbiology and Biotechnology,

Basic And Industrial Chemistry,

Mathematics & Computer Science,

Computer Science,

Pure and Industrial Mathematics,

Physics and Energy Studies,

Physics & Electronics,

Geology & Petroleum Studies,

Accounting,

Economics,

Hotel and Tourism Management,

Business Administration,

Mass Communication,

Political Science and Public Administration and

Sociology,

Plant Science and Microbiology,

International Relations. [10] [11]

Medical Laboratory Science

Nursing Science

Law

Library

The library's main objectives are to provide essential resources and services that will enhance the university's principal curricula for education, research, and learning. [12]

See also

Academic libraries in Nigeria

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References

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  2. ↑ "Nigeria's 59 private universities …locations, Vice Chancellors names, websites, dates of establishment". Kukogho Iruesiri Samson. pulse.ng. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  3. ↑ "List of Courses Offered by Western Delta University". www.myschoolgist.com. 2020-12-09. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
  4. ↑ "Western Delta University". Campus Lead. 2 April 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  5. ↑ https://independent.ng/western-delta-universitys-great-bequest-from-obaigbena/
  6. ↑ "Western Delta University [Ranking 2023 + Acceptance Rate]". EduRank.org - Discover university rankings by location. 2019-11-21. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  7. ↑ "Western Delta University". Times Higher Education (THE). 2022-03-16. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  8. ↑ "professor ikelegbe augustine Ovuoronye". Western Delta University, Oghara. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
  9. ↑ "Western Delta University courses, details and contact information - CoursesEye.com". www.courseseye.com. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
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  11. ↑ "List of All Courses Offered at Western Delta University, Cut Off Mark & Requirements". Eduloaded. 2019-01-08. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
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