Arthur Jarvis University
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | National Universities Commission |
| Chancellor | Arthur Archibong |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Joseph Ekpe Edet |
| Location | , , |
| Campus |
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| Website | Official website |
Arthur Jarvis University (AJU) is a private university in Calabar, Nigeria founded in 2016.[1][2][3] The school is the first private university in Cross River State.[4]
Faculties
Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
Department of Biological Sciences
Department of Chemical Sciences
Department of Earth Sciences
- Geology
- Applied Geophysics
Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Cybersecurity
- Software Engineering
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
Department of Physics
Faculty of Humanities Management and Social Sciences
Department of Accounting and Banking & Finance
- Accounting
- Banking & Finance
Department of Business Administration
- Business Administration
- Entrepreneurial Studies
Department of Criminology & Security Studies
Department of Marketing
Department of Economics
Department of Mass Communication and Digital Media
Department of Political Science
Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Department of Sociology/Social Work
- Sociology
- Peace & Conflict Resolution
Department of Languages and Linguistics
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Department of Human Anatomy
Department of Human Physiology
Department of Public Health
Department of Nursing Science
Department of Medical Laboratory Science
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Radiography
Department of Optometry
Faculty of Law
Department of Law
Admission requirements
Applicants seeking admission into the school must possess a minimum of five credits in SSCE, GCE, NECO, or an accredited equivalent, comprising English Language, Mathematics, and three other subjects as stipulated for each program. These credits must be attained in a maximum of two exam sittings. Applicants must also sit for JAMB UTME and attain the minimum score required.[5]
Matriculation
The university matriculated 120 students in the first year after establishment.[6]
Convocation
In April 2023 the university celebrated a combined convocation ceremony with 251 students.[7]
Founding
The University was founded by Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, a Nigerian businessman and politician.[8] He is the first son of former military governor of old Cross River State General Dan Archibong.[9]
See also
References
- ↑ "National Universities Commission". National Universities Commission, Nigeria. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- ↑ "Cross River: Arthur Jarvis University flagged off". George Odok. News Agency of Nigeria. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- ↑ Jeremiah, Urowayino (8 April 2023). "C'River : 18 bag first class as Arthur Jarvis University holds maiden convocation". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ↑ Jeremiah, Urowayino (2017-05-12). "Arthur Jarvis: From a forest to an ivory tower". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ↑ Fapohunda, Olusegun (2023-07-04). "Arthur Jarvis University (AJU) Post-UTME/Direct Entry Screening Form for 2023/2024 Academic Session". MySchoolGist. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ↑ "Arthur Jarvis Varsity Matriculates 120 students - THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ↑ News Desk (2023-04-08). "18 bag First Class at Arthur Jarvis University maiden convocation in Cross River". Daily Nigerian. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ↑ Abasi-Abasi, Joseph (2026-05-25). "2027: PDP affirms Arthur Jarvis as Cross River guber candidate". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ↑ "Cross River State". www.crossriverstate.gov.ng. Retrieved 2026-07-27.