IAUE Secures NUC Approval for 14 New Programmes. The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of 14 new academic programmes at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt. These programmes will begin in the 2024/2025 academic session and will be offered on a full-time basis at the University’s main campus.
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Approval Details
The NUC conveyed its approval in a letter dated 11 December 2024, addressed to the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Okechuku Onuchuku, by the Acting Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar M. Girel, and signed on behalf of the Acting Executive Secretary, Mallam Chris J. Maiyaki.
This decision followed a thorough assessment visit by experts who evaluated the University’s resources and readiness to host the new programmes.
List of Approved Undergraduate Programmes
- B.A. Linguistics
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.Sc. Peace and Conflict Resolution
- B.Sc. Petroleum Economy and Policy Studies
- B.Sc. Geophysics
- B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
- B.Sc. Public Administration
- B.Sc. Hospitality and Tourism Management
- B.Sc. Statistics
- B.Sc. Mass Communication
- B.Sc. Software Engineering
List of Approved Postgraduate Programmes
- M.A. and Ph.D. in Music
- M.A. and Ph.D. in Religion and Cultural Studies
- M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Computer Science
Benefits of the New Programmes
- Enhanced academic diversity: Students can now explore a wider range of disciplines.
- Broadened professional opportunities: Graduates will be well-equipped for specialized fields such as petroleum economy, software engineering, and mass communication.
Next Steps for Prospective Students
For details on admission requirements, application deadlines, and programme structures, visit the official IAUE website.
Commitment to Excellence
This milestone underscores IAUE’s dedication to providing quality education and addressing modern academic and professional demands.
