IAUE Secures NUC Approval for 14 New Programmes

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of fourteen new academic programmes for Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt.

These programmes will be offered on a full-time basis at the University’s main campus starting from the 2024/2025 academic session.

This approval was confirmed in a letter sent to the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Okechuku Onuchuku, by the Acting Director of Academic Planning at the NUC, Abubakar M. Girel.

The letter, dated 11 December 2024, was signed on behalf of the Acting Executive Secretary of the NUC, Mallam Chris J. Maiyaki.

The approval followed an assessment visit by experts who reviewed 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. Music
• M.A. and Ph.D. Religion and Cultural Studies
• M.Sc. and Ph.D. Computer Science

These new programmes aim to broaden academic and professional opportunities for students.

Prospective students can learn more about the admission process and programme details on the official IAUE website.

This development reinforces the University’s commitment to providing quality education and addressing academic demands.