Philomath University
| Motto | Latin: Passion for Learning |
|---|---|
Motto in English | "Passion for Learning" |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 8th of April, 2021 |
| Chancellor | Ibrahim Gambari |
| Vice-Chancellor | Gylych Jelilov |
Academic staff | 6 |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | https://www.philomath.edu.ng/ |
Philomath University is a private multidisciplinary university established in 2021 and located in Abuja, Nigeria.[1][2]
History
The university was licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) on 8 April 2021 as approved by the federal government,[3][4] and the university started with two faculties; the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, and the Faculty of Law. Today, it has six faculties.
Faculties
The university has the following six faculties:
- Law
- Social Sciences
- Management Sciences
- Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Computing and Information Technology
- Communication and Media Studies[5]
Award and scholarships
The university was named the best private university at the 2024 Social Impact, Enterprise, and Leadership (SEAL) awards.[6] The university also awarded scholarships of up to 50% to prospective students.[7]
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News
The Pro-Chancellor of the university recently stated that Nigeria's 1999 constitution (as amended) is incapable of guaranteeing good governance. This has been debated highly on Nigerian TV stations [8]. The university recently partnered with NADDC to improve student employability.[9]
References
- ^ Abuja, Frank Ikpefan (11 December 2022). "Philomath University names road after minister's late mother". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria.
- ^ Abuja, Sabi (20 May 2024). "Philomath University Abuja: Nurturing Excellence in Education". SabiAbuja.
- ^ The Guardian Nigeria News (8 April 2021). "NUC issues provisional licenses to 20 new private varsities". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
- ^ "FEC okays establishment of 20 private varsities". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 4 February 2021.
- ^ "Faculties – Philomath University".
- ^ The Guardian Nigeria News (21 August 2024). "Philomath University shines at SEAL Awards, named top private varsity". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
- ^ Nation, The (24 February 2022). "Philomath Varsity offers scholarships to prospective students | The Nation". The Nation Newspaper.
- ^ "'1999 Constitution Can't Guarantee Good Governance'". Daily Trust. 29 September 2025.
- ^ International, Motoring World (15 May 2025). "Philomath University Partners NADDC for Technical Education and Student Employability -".