NUC Approves Postgraduate Programmes for University of Africa, Toru-Orua
Summary
NUC approves PGD, Master's, and PhD programmes in 9 disciplines at University of Africa, Toru-Orua for 2025/2026 session.
NUC Approves Postgraduate Programmes for University of Africa, Toru-Orua
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval to the University of Africa, Toru-Orua (UAT) in Bayelsa State to offer postgraduate programmes starting from the 2025/2026 academic session.
Approved Programmes
The approval covers full-time offerings at PGD, Master's, and PhD levels in the following disciplines:
- Accounting
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Biochemistry
- Educational Management
- Mass Communication
- Computer Science
- Political Science
- Theatre and Film Studies
Important Requirements
The NUC has stipulated several conditions for the University:
- Maintain approved titles and nomenclature for all courses
- Provide sustained human and material resources
- Secure separate NUC approval before introducing part-time variants
- Obtain Commission authorization before any curriculum or title modifications
Key Restriction
The current approval applies exclusively to full-time delivery modes. Part-time programmes will require a separate approval process.
Prospective postgraduate students interested in these programmes should contact the University of Africa, Toru-Orua for admission requirements and application procedures.
