Claretian University Gets NUC Approval for Postgraduate Courses

The National Universities’ Commission has approved the School of Postgraduate Studies at Claretian University of Nigeria, Maryland Nekede, Owerri, Imo State.

The approval gives the university room to move into higher-level teaching, research and professional training, with six postgraduate courses listed at this stage.

NUC Approves Claretian University Postgraduate School

Claretian University of Nigeria has received approval from the National Universities’ Commission to set up a School of Postgraduate Studies.

Very Rev Fr. Professor Wenceslaus Madu, the Vice Chancellor, announced the approval during a Senate meeting held on Thursday, 23 April 2026.

For a young university building its academic base, this marks a clear step into postgraduate education; the school can now prepare for advanced study programmes under the approved structure.

What the NUC Reviewed Before Approval

The Vice Chancellor said the approval came after a strict assessment by the NUC.

The commission checked the university’s academic capacity, infrastructure, staffing strength and readiness to run postgraduate programmes in a steady way.

He also described the approval as proof of the university’s commitment to academic excellence, new ideas and quality education.

Approved Postgraduate Courses at Claretian University

The newly approved postgraduate courses cover fields in humanities, science, social science, health and management.

They include:

1. Philosophy
2. Computer Science
3. Criminology and Security Studies
4. Public Health
5. Economics
6. Accounting

These courses form the first list mentioned after the approval.

Senate Reaction to the Approval

Members of the Senate received the news with enthusiasm.

They noted that the approval would raise the university’s reputation and draw scholars, researchers and professionals who want advanced academic qualifications.

That response fits the weight of the announcement, since postgraduate study often attracts people who already know what they want from the next stage of their career.

Admission Details Will Come Later

The Vice Chancellor also said the general public will receive details on admission arrangements, programme structure and commencement at a later date.

Prospective applicants should wait for the university’s official notice before taking any admission step.

The current announcement confirms the NUC approval and the approved course areas.

What This Means for Claretian University

With this approval, Claretian University joins other Nigerian universities expanding postgraduate study.

The move also adds another option for students and professionals seeking higher academic qualifications within Nigeria.

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