Godfrey Okoye University

Godfrey Okoye University
Motto'Unity of Knowledge'
Typeprivate
Established3 November 2009
ChancellorIgnatius Ayau Kaigama
Vice-ChancellorChristian Anieke
Students7000+
Location
Enugu, Nigeria

6°28′9.64″N 7°31′35.38″W / 6.4693444°N 7.5264944°W / 6.4693444; -7.5264944
CampusUrban
Websitewww.gouni.edu.ng

Godfrey Okoye University (GO University) was founded in 2009 by the Very Reverend Fr. Prof. Dr. Christian Anieke for the Catholic Diocese of Enugu.[1] The university, which got its operational licence on 3 November 2009 from the National Universities Commission (NUC), belongs to the Catholic Diocese of Enugu in Nigeria. It is the first university owned by a Catholic Diocese in Africa.

In 2009 the university started with 215 students[2] and admitted 1,200 students by the end of 2012.[3]

On 1 December 2013, Godfrey Okoye University (GOU) commenced a week-long programme of activities to celebrate its maiden convocation. 100 students were awarded Bachelor's degrees during the final ceremony on 7 December 2013.[4]

Godfrey Okoye University (GOU) is a member of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVC).[5]

Principal Officers

Office Holder
Registrar Mr. Victor Chukwu Oversees academic records and administrative operations.
Bursar Mr. Emeka Nwafor Responsible for financial affairs.
University Librarian Mrs. Mary Okeke Heads library and information services.


Godfrey Okoye University
  • Godfrey Okoye University Campus in Thinkers Corner, Enugu
  • GOU-Campus Thinker’s Corner
  • Main Gate Campus Thinker’s Corner
  • GOU Radio 106,9 MHz
  • Chief Nwobodo Library at GOU, Thinkers Corner, Enugu.
  • GOU-E-Library
  • Convocation Arena GOU
  • Gate to GOU Farm in Ugwuomo Nike
  • GOU's Lake in Ugwuomo Nike

Faculties and courses

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Faculty of Management and Social Sciences [7] Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences [8] Faculty of Education [9] Faculty of Arts [10] Faculty of Law [11] Faculty of Medicine[12]
Accounting Applied Biology Biology Education English and Literature Studies Law Medicine & Surgery
Banking and Finance Biotechnology Chemistry Education History, International Studies And Diplomacy Nursing
Management Microbiology Computer Science Education Music
Marketing Biochemistry Mathematics Education Philosophy
Public Administration Chemistry Physics Education
Economics Industrial Chemistry Business Education
International Relations Computer Science English/Literary Studies Education
Political Science Mathematics Economics Education
Mass Communication Physics Political Science & Government Education
Psychology Industrial Design Social Studies Education
Sociology Architecture
Physics with Electronics/ Industrial Physics

Faculties and courses postgraduate programmes

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Faculty of Management and Social Sciences[7] Faculty of Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies[8] Faculty of Education[9] Faculty of Arts[10]
Ph.D. & PGD & M.Sc. Accounting M.Sc. Biotechnology: (Agricultural) (Industrial) (Medical) (Environmental) (Entrepreneurship) Postgraduate Diploma in Education M.A. English Language and Literary Studies
PGD & M.Sc. Banking and Finance M.Sc. Microbiology: (Medical) (Environmental) (Industrial) M.Ed. Curriculum Studies and Instruction Ph.D. English Language and Literary Studies
PGD & M.Sc. Economics M.Sc. Computer Science M.Ed. Language Education (English)
PGD & M.Sc. International Relations M.Sc. Space and Ionospheric Propagation Physics M.Ed. Measurement and Evaluation
Ph.D. & PGD & M.Sc. Management M.Sc. Solid State Physics M.Ed. Biology Education
Ph.D. & PGD & M.Sc. Political Science M.Sc. Radiation, Nuclear and Health Physics M.Ed. Chemistry Education
PGD & M.Sc. Sociology M.Sc. Theoretical Physics M.Ed. Physics Education
PGD & M.Sc. Public Administration M.Sc. Solar Energy Physics M.Ed. Computer Education
M.Sc. Operations Management M.Sc. Geophysics M.Ed. Mathematics Education
PGD & M.Sc. Mass Communication PGD Physics Ph.D. Mathematics Education
M.Sc. Applied Social Psychology PGD Biotechnology Ph.D. Measurement and Evaluation
M.Sc. Clinical Psychology (Community or Medical Track) PGD Microbiology Ph.D. Curriculum Studies and Instruction
M.Sc. Psychology (Economics) (Engineering) (Forensic) (Media) Ph.D. Microbiology
M.Sc. Psychology of Religion (Pastoral or Religion Track)

Convocation

Godfrey Okoye University holds convocation ceremonies to award degrees to graduating students and celebrate academic achievement.

Year Convocation Key details
2013 4th Early convocation marking the growth of academic programmes.
2017 8th Increased first‑class graduands reported.
2021 12th Ceremony conducted with recognition of academic excellence.
2024 15th Latest convocation, awarding degrees and honours to undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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Rankings

According to the 2025 EduRank university rankings, Godfrey Okoye University is ranked:

  • #109 in Nigeria
  • #668 in Africa
  • #11,932 in the world

EduRank’s ranking methodology evaluates research output, academic impact, and visibility on the web.[14]

Campus life and community engagement

Godfrey Okoye University’s campus in Enugu includes modern lecture halls, laboratories, libraries, and residential facilities supporting academic activities and student life. The university engages in community outreach programmes focusing on health awareness, education support, and youth empowerment in the surrounding communities.[15]

Partner universities and cooperations

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Radio station

On 27 October 2014, the radio station for the Mass Communication Department was formally commissioned by Prof. Armstrong Idachaba, director of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).

GO Uni Radio 106.9 FM[17] broadcasts live and via the Internet[18] from their studios at Godfrey Okoye University, Thinkers Corner, Enugu.

References

  1. ^ Why Enugu Catholic Diocese Began University Prof. Anieke, V. C. nigerianbestforum.com, 15. September 2010
  2. ^ 2011/2012 Recommended Student Enrolment in Nigerian Universities Archived 22 February 2014 at the Wayback Machine, National Universities Commission (NUC)
  3. ^ Why I made laptop compulsory for students, by Prof. Anieke founder, GOU, by SAM OTTI, Sun News, 11 June 2013
  4. ^ First Convocation Celebration Archived 22 February 2014 at the Wayback Machine Monday Bulletin NUC (National Universities Commission), 23 December 2013
  5. ^ "university – CVC". Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  6. ^ a b Approved Academic Programmes of Nigerian Universities Archived 23 January 2013 at the Wayback Machine National Universities Commission (NUC), 4 January 2012
  7. ^ a b "Godfrey Okoye University Faculty of Management and Social Sciences". Archived from the original on 12 October 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  8. ^ a b "Godfrey Okoye University Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences". Archived from the original on 18 November 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  9. ^ a b "Godfrey Okoye University Faculty of Education". Archived from the original on 18 November 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  10. ^ a b "Faculty of Arts | Unity of Knowledge". Archived from the original on 12 August 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  11. ^ "Faculty of law | LAW". Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  12. ^ "Faculty of Medicine | LAW". Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  13. ^ "GOUN Convocation". Godfrey Okoye University. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  14. ^ "Godfrey Okoye University Rankings". EduRank. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  15. ^ "Campus Life – Godfrey Okoye University". Godfrey Okoye University. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  16. ^ "Godfrey Okoye University Institutional Collaborations And Erasmus Programme". Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  17. ^ 106.9fm
  18. ^ "LISTEN LIVE!!! | GOUNI RADIO - 106.9 FM Enugu". Retrieved 24 August 2020.
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