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NUC Approves School of Postgraduate Studies at Claretian University

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Tryphena Loveday

Academic Research Lead

May 6, 2026

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted official approval for the establishment of a School of Postgraduate Studies at Claretian University of Nigeria, Maryland Nekede, Owerri, Imo State.

Claretian University of Nigeria to commence School of Postgraduate Studies

The milestone was announced by the Vice-Chancellor, Very Rev. Fr. Professor Wenceslaus Madu, during a Senate meeting held on Thursday, 23rd April 2026, following a comprehensive NUC resource verification of the institution's staffing, infrastructure, and academic capacity.

Newly Approved Postgraduate Courses

The initial six postgraduate programmes approved for take-off at Claretian University are:

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

The university management noted that application modalities, programme structures, and commencement dates will be announced to the public shortly.

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Somto Nwosu

May 6, 2026

Great development for Owerri! When will the M.Sc. Public Health application form come out?

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Mentra Admissions Team

May 6, 2026

Hi Somto, the Vice-Chancellor stated that the admission portal and application dates will be released shortly. We will post the update here as soon as forms go on sale.

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