Niger Delta University - NDU

Niger Delta University – NDU

Niger Delta University popularly known as NDU is a public state university located in Amassoma, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Established in 2000, NDU is one of the leading universities in the Niger Delta region and serves as Bayelsa State’s premier university. The institution offers undergraduate, postgraduate, pre-degree, diploma, and professional programmes across numerous faculties including Medicine, Law, Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, Sciences, Arts, and Management Sciences. NDU is recognised by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and continues to grow in research, innovation, and academic development.

History of the Institution

Niger Delta University was established in 2000 by the Bayelsa State Government to expand access to university education and promote human capital development in the Niger Delta region. The university was founded during the early years of Bayelsa State after the state’s creation in 1996.

Academic activities commenced shortly after establishment, and the institution steadily expanded from a few pioneer faculties into a multi-disciplinary university. Over the years, NDU has developed colleges in medicine, nursing sciences, pharmacy, engineering, law, and environmental sciences.

Today, the university has become one of the most recognised state universities in Southern Nigeria, attracting students from Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Edo, and across the country.

Location

Niger Delta University (NDU)
Amassoma, Wilberforce Island
Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Postal Address: P.O. Box 72, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

The serene riverine environment of Wilberforce Island gives the university a unique natural setting and a calm academic atmosphere.

List of Courses Offered by Niger Delta University (NDU)

NDU offers many accredited programmes across faculties.

Faculties / Colleges

Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Management Sciences
Faculty of Nursing Sciences
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Faculty of Clinical Sciences
General Studies Unit

Popular Courses

Accounting
Banking & Finance
Business Administration
Economics
Mass Communication
Political Science
Sociology
Computer Science
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Geology
Law
Medicine and Surgery
Nursing Science
Pharmacy
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Marine Engineering
Architecture
Education Courses

For the latest full list of courses, please check the official website below.

Admission Requirements

UTME (Undergraduate Admission)

Applicants are usually required to have:

Minimum of five (5) O’Level credits including English Language and Mathematics.
Acceptable JAMB score.
Correct subject combination.
Participation in NDU Post-UTME screening.

Direct Entry Admission

Candidates with A’Level, ND, NCE, IJMB, HND or equivalent may apply into 200 Level depending on programme.