University on the Niger, Umunya (UNINIGER) is a private university located along the Onitsha–Enugu Expressway in Umunya, Anambra State, Nigeria. The university was established by the Diocese on the Niger of the Anglican Communion and received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence academic activities with effect from the 2023/2024 academic session. Its permanent campus is in Umunya, while the university also has an important clinical teaching base at the University on the Niger Teaching Hospital, Iyienu, Ogidi.

The university was founded around the vision of providing university education that combines academic development, character formation, leadership and service. Its academic structure includes the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry, Allied Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Law, Arts, Management and Social Sciences, and Science and Computing. The university’s official website currently states that admission into the 2026/2027 academic session is ongoing.

UNINIGER has expanded its academic offerings considerably since its initial approval. Its current programme list includes professional programmes such as Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, Nursing Science, Pharmacy, Law, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, Radiography and Optometry alongside programmes in computing, sciences, management, social sciences and religious studies. The university has also announced full NUC accreditation for programmes following the October/November 2025 accreditation exercise.

History of University on the Niger

The history of University on the Niger is connected to the educational and missionary work of the Diocese on the Niger. According to the university, its founding vision grew from the legacy of the Church Missionary Society’s Niger Mission, which began in 1857 and established schools and health institutions alongside its missionary activities. The Diocese on the Niger subsequently sought to extend this educational tradition into university-level education.

The university’s founding vision became more prominent during the episcopacy of Bishop Owen Nwokolo, who described the establishment of a university as an effort to take the educational contributions associated with the Diocese to a higher level. The institution was subsequently established in Umunya, with Very Rev. Prof. Chinedu Nebo becoming its pioneer Vice-Chancellor.

The Federal Executive Council licensed the establishment of University on the Niger, while the NUC approved the commencement of academic activities in 20 programmes from the 2023/2024 academic session. The university subsequently began admitting students into its undergraduate programmes and expanded its academic offerings.

The institution has also developed its health sciences infrastructure around the University on the Niger Teaching Hospital at Iyienu, Ogidi. This provides a clinical setting connected to the university’s growing portfolio of medicine and health-related programmes.

Location

University on the Niger is located at KM 13, Onitsha–Enugu Expressway, Umunya, Anambra State, Nigeria. The university’s permanent site is in Umunya, while its Iyienu campus is located at the University on the Niger Teaching Hospital, Iyienu, Ogidi.

Umunya is in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State and is situated along the major Onitsha–Enugu transport corridor. The location gives students access to nearby urban centres including Onitsha and Awka.

The university also identifies Onitsha among its campuses and maintains academic and administrative activities across its different locations. Its health-related programmes make use of the university’s teaching hospital environment at Iyienu.

List of Programmes Offered by University on the Niger

University on the Niger currently offers undergraduate programmes across six principal faculties. The university’s official academic page identifies these as NUC-approved programmes.

Faculty of Science and Computing

• B.Sc. Forensic Science
• B.Sc. Microbiology
• B.Sc. Computer Science
• B.Sc. Cyber Security
• B.Sc. Software Engineering
• B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

• MBBS Medicine and Surgery
• BDS Dentistry

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

• B.DT. Dental Therapy
• B.MLS Medical Laboratory Science
• B.NSc. Nursing Science
• DPT Physiotherapy
• B.Sc. Radiography and Radiation Science
• B.Sc. Public Health
• B.HIM Health Information Management
• D.O. Optometry
• B.Sc. Community Health Science

Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences

• B.Sc. Accounting
• B.Sc. Economics and Development Studies
• B.Sc. Human Psychology
• B.A. Religious Studies
• B.A. Business Administration

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Pharm.D Pharmacy

Faculty of Law

• LL.B Law

Admission Requirements

For the 2026/2027 academic session, University on the Niger requires candidates seeking admission into its undergraduate programmes to have at least five O’Level credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. Programme-specific subject requirements may also apply depending on the course selected.

UTME candidates are required to have sat the 2026 JAMB UTME and obtained a minimum score of 150. Candidates who originally selected another institution are required to effect a Change of Institution/Course to University on the Niger through the JAMB portal where applicable.

Candidates should also ensure that their O’Level results are uploaded to the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), as the university states that its 2026/2027 screening process involves assessment of JAMB UTME results and verified O’Level results.

Direct Entry applicants should check the university’s requirements for their chosen programme before applying because additional qualifications may be required.

School Fees

University on the Niger has published a tuition schedule covering its undergraduate programmes. The current fee page lists tuition by programme and year of study.

For the 2026/2027 academic session, the published tuition figures include:

Programme	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4
B.Sc. Computer Science	₦500,000	₦500,000	₦500,000	₦500,000
B.Sc. Cyber Security	₦350,000	₦350,000	₦350,000	₦350,000
B.Sc. Software Engineering	₦400,000	₦400,000	₦400,000	₦400,000
B.Sc. Microbiology	₦250,000	₦250,000	₦250,000	₦250,000
B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence	₦350,000	₦350,000	₦350,000	₦350,000
B.Sc. Forensic Science	₦350,000	₦350,000	₦350,000	₦350,000
B.Sc. Accounting	₦300,000	₦200,000	₦200,000	₦200,000
B.Sc. Economics	₦300,000	₦200,000	₦200,000	₦200,000
Business Administration	₦300,000	₦200,000	₦200,000	₦200,000
Psychology	₦200,000	₦200,000	₦200,000	₦200,000
Religious Studies	₦150,000	₦150,000	₦150,000	₦150,000
MBBS Medicine and Surgery	₦2,850,000	₦2,500,000	₦2,500,000	₦2,500,000
Dentistry	₦2,850,000	₦2,500,000	₦2,500,000	₦2,500,000
B.Sc. Radiography	₦500,000	₦500,000	₦500,000	₦500,000
BMLS Medical Laboratory Science	₦650,000	₦650,000	₦650,000	₦650,000
Community Health Science	₦500,000	₦500,000	₦500,000	₦500,000
Nursing Sciences	₦1,300,000	₦1,050,000	₦1,050,000	₦1,050,000
DPT Physiotherapy	₦500,000	₦500,000	₦500,000	₦500,000
Optometry	₦500,000	₦500,000	₦500,000	₦500,000
B.Sc. Public Health	₦350,000	₦350,000	₦350,000	₦350,000
Dental Therapy	₦350,000	₦350,000	₦350,000	₦350,000
Health Information Management	₦350,000	₦350,000	₦350,000	₦350,000
Pharm.D Pharmacy	₦1,300,000	₦1,080,000	₦1,080,000	₦1,080,000
LL.B Law	₦1,300,000	₦1,070,000	₦1,070,000	₦1,070,000

The university states that tuition can generally be paid in four instalments. The published payment arrangement specifies exceptions for Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacy, Law and Nursing Science. Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacy and Law are listed for two instalments, while Nursing Science does not have the four-instalment option.

Students should confirm the final amount payable, including any applicable non-tuition charges, before making payment.

Cut-Off Mark

For the 2026/2027 academic session, the general minimum UTME score stated by University on the Niger is 150. Candidates must also satisfy the O’Level requirements and any additional subject requirements applicable to their chosen programme.

The 150 minimum should therefore be treated as the university’s general admission threshold rather than assuming that every programme has identical admission requirements.

Hostel and Accommodation

University on the Niger provides hostel accommodation for students. The university’s 2026/2027 admission information states that all students will reside in the school hostels.

The university has also published accommodation as a separate charge from tuition. A recent fee schedule reported the hostel accommodation charge at ₦200,000 per session for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The university has previously stated that students can cook in designated kitchens, giving students some flexibility in managing their food arrangements.

Notable Alumni

University on the Niger is a relatively young university, having commenced academic activities in the 2023/2024 session. It therefore does not yet have a large body of established alumni with extensive publicly documented professional careers.

EducationNGR has not identified a sufficiently reliable official list of notable alumni to publish names in this section. As the university’s graduate community grows, this section can be updated with alumni whose educational and professional backgrounds are publicly verifiable.

Official Website and Portal Links

Resource	Link
Official Website	University on the Niger official website
Admission Page	UNINIGER Admission
How to Apply	UNINIGER How to Apply
Programmes	UNINIGER Programmes and Degree Programmes
Tuition Fees	UNINIGER Tuition Fee Schedule
Contact	UNINIGER Contact Page

Contact Information

University on the Niger, Umunya
KM 13, Onitsha–Enugu Expressway,
Umunya, Anambra State, Nigeria

Telephone: +234 (0) 915 286 1562
Alternative telephone: +234 (0) 802 616 6558
Email: info@uniniger.edu.ng

The university also identifies its University Teaching Hospital at Iyienu, Ogidi as one of its locations.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is University on the Niger a private university?

Yes. University on the Niger, Umunya is a private university established through the Diocese on the Niger and licensed to operate as a university in Nigeria. The NUC approved the commencement of its academic activities from the 2023/2024 academic session.

Where is University on the Niger located?

The university’s permanent site is located at KM 13, Onitsha–Enugu Expressway, Umunya, Anambra State. It also has a campus at the University on the Niger Teaching Hospital, Iyienu, Ogidi.

When did University on the Niger start academic activities?

University on the Niger commenced academic activities from the 2023/2024 academic session after approval by the National Universities Commission.

What is the cut-off mark for University on the Niger?

The general minimum UTME score for the 2026/2027 academic session is 150. Candidates must also satisfy the relevant O’Level and programme requirements.

What courses are offered at University on the Niger?

The university offers programmes in Medicine and Dentistry, Allied Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Law, Arts, Management and Social Sciences, and Science and Computing. Programmes include Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, Nursing Science, Pharmacy, Law, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Microbiology, Physiotherapy and several others.

Does University on the Niger offer Medicine and Surgery?

Yes. The university offers MBBS Medicine and Surgery through its Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.

Does University on the Niger offer Nursing Science?

Yes. Nursing Science is offered through the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences.

Does University on the Niger offer Pharmacy?

Yes. The university offers the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) programme through its Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

How much is University on the Niger school fees?

The tuition fee varies according to the programme. For the published 2026/2027 schedule, tuition ranges from ₦150,000 for Religious Studies to ₦2,850,000 for first-year Medicine and Dentistry. Nursing Science is listed at ₦1,300,000 for Year 1, while Law and Pharmacy are also listed at ₦1,300,000 for Year 1.

How much is accommodation at University on the Niger?

The 2026/2027 accommodation fee is reported as ₦200,000 per session. The university’s admission information states that students will reside in the school hostels.

Does University on the Niger have a teaching hospital?

Yes. The university has the University on the Niger Teaching Hospital, Iyienu, Ogidi, which serves as its clinical teaching location for relevant health and medical programmes.

Who is the Vice-Chancellor of University on the Niger?

The Vice-Chancellor is The Very Rev. Prof. Chinedu Nebo, who is also identified by the university as its pioneer Vice-Chancellor.

Is University on the Niger accredited by NUC?

The university is approved by the National Universities Commission to operate and commence academic activities. In 2026, the university also announced that a number of its programmes had received full NUC accreditation following the October/November 2025 accreditation exercise.

Is admission currently ongoing at University on the Niger?

Yes. The university’s official website currently states that admission for the 2026/2027 academic session is ongoing.

What is the official website of University on the Niger?

The official website is uniniger.edu.ng. Prospective students should use the university’s official website and admission channels when applying or making payments.