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

Colleges

30+

Programmes

1st

Private Univ. in Delta State

NUC Full Accreditation — All Programmes

April 2025 Milestone

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.

College of Natural & Applied Sciences

Biochemistry · Chemistry · Physics · Microbiology · Energy Studies · Environmental Mgt

College of Management & Social Sciences

Accounting · Business Administration · Economics · Finance · Mass Communication · Sociology

College of Medical & Health Sciences

Medicine (MBBS) · Dentistry · Pharmacy · Nursing · Medical Laboratory · Optometry

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

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

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.

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.

Events

2024

Combined Convocation Ceremony Held for 2018/19 & 2023/24 Sessions

Novena University celebrated academic success at its Amai Campus, with Delta State Governor Oborevwori receiving an honorary Doctor of Science degree.

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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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Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders through Knowledge & Diligence