Peter University Receives NUC Approval for 11 New Academic Programmes; Peter University, Achina/Onneh, has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence admissions into 11 new academic programmes.
The approval followed a successful resource verification exercise conducted by the NUC, during which the commission assessed the university’s academic and physical resources to determine its readiness to offer the programmes.
Admission into the newly approved courses is currently ongoing for the 2026/2027 academic session.
NUC Approves 11 New Programmes for Peter University
The National Universities Commission has approved the following academic programmes for Peter University:
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Radiography
- Physiotherapy
- Human Anatomy
- Physiology
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE)
Prospective students can now apply for admission into any of these programmes during the ongoing 2026/2027 admission exercise.
Approved Health and Medical Science Programmes
Among the newly approved programmes are five health and medical science courses:
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Radiography
- Physiotherapy
- Human Anatomy
- Physiology
These programmes received approval after the university successfully met the NUC’s academic and infrastructural requirements during the resource verification exercise.
Approved Computing Programmes
Peter University has also been granted approval to offer the following computing-related programmes:
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
Both programmes are available for admission in the 2026/2027 academic session.
Approved Social Science and Public Affairs Programmes
The NUC approval also covers four programmes in the social sciences and public affairs disciplines:
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE)
The Politics, Philosophy and Economics programme may also be referred to by its abbreviation, PPE.
Why the NUC Approved the Programmes
The approval was granted after the National Universities Commission conducted a comprehensive resource verification exercise at Peter University.
During the exercise, the commission evaluated the university’s academic facilities, physical infrastructure and other resources to ensure they met the standards required for the commencement of the new programmes.
Following the successful verification, the university received approval to begin admitting students into the approved courses.
Vice-Chancellor Speaks on the Approval
The Vice-Chancellor of Peter University, Rev. Fr. Professor Chukwuemenam Umezinwa, described the approval as another major milestone in the institution’s development.
According to him, the approval demonstrates the university’s commitment to expanding access to quality education while producing highly skilled professionals capable of contributing to national development.
Peter University Admission for 2026/2027 Is Ongoing
Admission into the newly approved programmes is currently open for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the Peter University admission portal while the admission exercise remains open.
Applicants should carefully select their preferred programme from the list of NUC-approved courses during the application process.
How to Apply for Admission
Prospective students can apply by following these steps:
- Visit the official Peter University website.
- Open the undergraduate admission application section.
- Select one of the newly approved programmes.
- Complete the required application details.
- Submit the application through the university portal.
Candidates are encouraged to apply early before the close of the admission exercise.
Important Things to Confirm Before Applying
Before submitting an application, applicants should ensure that:
- Their preferred course is among the 11 NUC-approved programmes.
- The programme title entered during the application matches the official approved name.
- Special attention is paid when selecting programmes such as Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE), Medical Laboratory Science, and Artificial Intelligence.
- The application is completed through the official Peter University admission website.
Applicants are advised to carefully review all information before submitting their application to avoid errors during the admission process.
