Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State
| Type | Private University |
|---|---|
| Founder | Dr. Godwin Nwabunka |
| Accreditation | 2023 |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Samuel Nzotta |
| Location | Amizi , Abia , Nigeria |
| Campus | |
| Website | https://amadeus.edu.ng/ |
Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State is a private university. It is located at Amizi community in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. It was given a license to operate by the National Universities Commission (NUC).[1][2] It was one of the 37 new private universities approved for academic programs in 2023.[3][4] In a bid to support education, Amadeus University offered scholarships for some of its pioneer class of 2024/2025 session. According to the management, " these scholarships, which collectively offer 50 fully funded, and 15 partial scholarships, cover tuition, service, and accommodation fees, enabling recipients to focus on their academic and career aspirations."[5]
Accreditation
In May 2021, NIC summary reports on accreditation stated a full accreditation status with 91.00% on Entrepreneurship under Administration and Management.[6]
In June 2023, resource verification was carried out by the university which the NUC successfully cleared. The academic activities started on October 28, 2024.[7]
The 2025/2026 NUC accreditation approved the following programs at the university: Law, Medicine & Surgery, and Pharmacy. These programs started off in the 2025/2026 session.[8][9][10]
Amadeus University had approval to operate 19 undergraduate degree programs. The following faculties were approved: Allied Health Sciences, Engineering, Science and Computing, Social and Management Sciences.[11]
Again, the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, (COREN) also approved Engineering courses for the Amadeus University.[12]
Matriculation
Amadeus University had its first matriculation ceremony on February 8, 2025. It was the maiden matriculation ceremony where the Senate President of Nigeria, Godswill Akpabio declared the university open.[13] During the matriculation ceremony, the Vice Chancellor, Prof Nzotta, "called on the Federal Government to review the Tertiary Education Trust, TETFund, mode of operations to enable it to provide research grants to scholars in private universities."[14]
Administration
Founded: Dr. Godwin Nwabunka
Pro-Chancellor: Prof. Mrs. Ihuoma Roseline Ndimele
Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Samuel Nzotta
Burser: Mr. Augustine Ugorji.[15]
Registrar: Mr. Ernest O. Onuoha
References
- ↑ Edema, Grace (19 June 2023). "Varsity gets NUC approval". The Punch. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ Meshioye, David (16 June 2023). "NUC approves takeoff of Abia-based Amadeus varsity". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ "NUC presents licenses to 37 new private universities (FULL LIST)". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ Oshadiya, Boluwatife. "Complete List : 147 NUC Accredited Private Universities In Nigeria - BizWatchNigeria.Ng". bizwatchnigeria.ng. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ "SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAMS AT AMADEUS UNIVERSITY, AMIZI". nursingworldnigeria.com. Archived from the original on 2 November 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ "Accreditation Tech Report View". National Universities Commission. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ Anthony (8 February 2025). "Amadeus university holds inaugural matriculation". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (15 November 2025). "NUC grants Amadeus varsity approval to mount programmes in law, medicine, others". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ "Amadeus University Granted Approval to Teach, Law, Medicine, Surgery, Pharmacy". This Day. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ Ogunsemore, John (20 November 2025). "Excitement as Amadeus varsity brings innovation to tertiary education". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ danivert (4 February 2025). "Amadeus University holds inaugural matriculation, official opening". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ "Accredited Universities". COREN. 11 May 2020. Archived from the original on 5 October 2025. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ Udoka Agwu (23 February 2025). "Education only true path to make Nigeria industrialised, prosperous and viable - Akpabio". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Telegraph, New (6 February 2025). "Akpabio To Unveil Amadeus University In Abia". New Telegraph. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ Anthony (8 February 2025). "Amadeus university holds inaugural matriculation". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ Rapheal (8 July 2024). "Amadeus University announces appointments of pro-chancellor,". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ Oboh (17 July 2024). "Amadeus varsity names Prof. Ndimele Pro-Chancellor, other principal officers". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 5 March 2026.