Nigeria's First Private University in Delta State

Shaping Tomorrow's
Leaders through
Knowledge & Diligence

Novena University Ogume — NUC fully accredited across six colleges, celebrating 21 years of academic excellence in Medicine, Law, Sciences, Computing, and Management.

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21+
Years of Excellence
6
Colleges
30+
Programmes
1st
Private Univ. in Delta State

NUC Full Accreditation — All Programmes

April 2025 Milestone

2005Year Founded
6Colleges
100%NUC Accredited
2Campuses
Students at Novena University Gate, Ogume
1st Private Univ. in
Delta State
Welcome to Novena University
"Knowledge through Diligence"

A University Built for Nigeria's Future

Established in 2005, Novena University Ogume was founded to bridge the educational gap for Nigeria's youth — providing world-class tertiary education in Delta State's heartland.

Today we stand fully accredited by the National Universities Commission, offering programmes across Law, Medical and Health Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences, and Management — training globally competitive graduates with strong academic discipline and critical reasoning.

NUC Full Accreditation — all programmes (April 2025)
MDCN-accredited College of Medical & Health Sciences
EUR 100M Teaching Hospital development underway
Delta State's first and leading private university, founded 2005
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Academic Excellence

Our Six Colleges

Each college offers rigorous, NUC-accredited programmes designed to produce graduates who are ready to lead in their chosen fields.

Natural & Applied Sciences
College of Natural & Applied Sciences
Biochemistry · Chemistry · Physics · Microbiology · Energy Studies · Environmental Mgt
 Management & Social Sciences
College of Management & Social Sciences
Accounting · Business Administration · Economics · Finance · Mass Communication · Sociology
 Medical & Health Sciences
College of Medical & Health Sciences
Medicine (MBBS) · Dentistry · Pharmacy · Nursing · Medical Laboratory · Optometry
 College of Law Building, Novena University
College of Law
LL.B Law · Environmental Law · Oil & Gas Law · Cyber Security Law · International Trade
 College of Computing and Information Technology, Novena University
College of Computing & Information Technology
Computer Science · Software Engineering · Cyber Security · Information Systems · IT
 Postgraduate School, Novena University
Postgraduate School
PGD · MSc · MBA · PhD — Across all disciplines
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Why Choose Us

The Novena Advantage

Fully NUC Accredited

Every programme carries full accreditation from Nigeria's National Universities Commission — your degree is recognised nationwide and internationally.

Research-Led Learning

Faculty actively engaged in cutting-edge research across public health, law, energy, and technology — enriching classroom teaching with real discovery.

World-Class Medical Facilities

A EUR 100 million, 240-bed teaching hospital is under development — positioning Novena as Nigeria's destination for medical education excellence.

Global Perspective

Novena graduates are equipped with international-standard skills, trained to compete and excel on the global stage.

Latest Updates

News & Announcements

84 Medical Laboratory Scientists Inducted at 2nd Oath-Taking Ceremony
Events
June 29, 2026

84 Medical Laboratory Scientists Inducted at 2nd Oath-Taking Ceremony

Novena University's "Vanguard Set" of 84 MLS graduates — including a First Class student — were formally inducted into the profession at a ceremony led by VC Prof. Nduka alongside MLSCN officials.

NUC Grants Full Accreditation to All Novena University Programmes
Accreditation
April 30, 2025

NUC Grants Full Accreditation to All Novena University Programmes

A landmark achievement as the National Universities Commission confirms 100% accreditation across all disciplines — the perfect 20th anniversary gift.

Nursing Degree Programme Receives Full NUC Accreditation
Accreditation
June 6, 2024

Nursing Degree Programme Receives Full NUC Accreditation

The NUC granted full accreditation to Novena's Nursing Degree programme, strengthening the College of Medical & Health Sciences' position as a premier training institution.

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Begin Your Future at Novena University

Applications are open for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Join thousands of graduates who have built successful careers through excellence at Novena.

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