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Innovation, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (IVET-HUB), UNEC

Innovation, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training

Program: Innovation, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (IVET-HUB), UNEC Partnership: World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy

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UNEC SKILL-UP 2026

UNEC SKILL-UP 2026

Skill-up 2026 ICT UNEC will be holding a six weeks ntensive training for JSS3 students on the use of Video

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University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Launches Its Online Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program – Empowering Public Sector Leaders Across Africa

University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), in collaboration with eLearnLXD, is pleased to announce the launch of its Online Master

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Call for Application For 2024/2025 Admission Application

Call for Application For 2024/2025

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA , NSUKKA 4th Sustainable Engineering and Industrial Technology Conference (SEITC)

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY OF

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Hybrid 2025 2nd International Conference: Repositioning Social Work

Hybrid 2025 2nd International Conference:

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JAMB REGISTRATION 2025

JAMB REGISTRATION 2025

The Registration for the JAMB UTME 2025 sales commences on Monday February 3rd, 2025. The venue for the registration exercise

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About UNN

To seek Truth, teach Truth and preserve Truth.

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), founded by Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe and formally opened on 7 October 1960, is Nigeria’s first full-fledged indigenous and autonomous university. Modeled after the American educational system, UNN is also the first land-grant university in Africa.

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To restore the dignity of man

About UNN

To seek Truth, teach Truth and preserve Truth.

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), founded by Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe and formally opened on 7 October 1960, is Nigeria’s first full-fledged indigenous and autonomous university. Modeled after the American educational system, UNN is also the first land-grant university in Africa.

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OUR STATS

UNN at a Glance

For more than six decades, the University of Nigeria has been at the forefront of education, research, and leadership in Africa. Here’s UNN in numbers:

1960

Year Founded

3

Campuses (Nsukka, Enugu, Ituku-Ozalla)

17

Faculties

108

Departments

200+

Postgraduate Programs

1500+

Academic Staff

36,000+

Student Population

100,000+

Alumni Network worldwide

1960

Year Founded

3

Campuses 

17

Faculties

108

Departments

200+

Postgraduate Programs

1500+

Academic Staff

36,000+

Student Population

100,000+

Alumni Network worldwide

1960

Year Founded

3

Campuses 

17

Faculties

108

Departments

200+

Postgraduate Programs

1500+

Academic Staff

36,000+

Student Population

100,000+

Alumni Network worldwide

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EXTENSION OF THE 2026/2027 PUTME APPLICATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

EXTENSION OF THE 2026/2027 PUTME APPLICATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

August 6, 2026
EXTENSION OF THE 2026/2027 PUTME APPLICATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

EXTENSION OF THE 2026/2027 PUTME APPLICATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

August 6, 2026

 

EXTENSION OF THE 2026/2027 PUTME APPLICATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

The University of Nigeria hereby informs candidates who made UNN their first-choice institution and scored 160 and above that the online application for the 2026/2027 Post-Unified Matriculation Examination (PUTME) initially scheduled to end by Wednesday, August 5, 2026 has been extended to the midnight of Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Eligible candidates awaiting results of their June 2026 WASSCE or July 2026 NECO are encouraged to take advantage of the extension window to apply for the PUTME NOW before the expiration date of Wednesday, August 19, 2026. They should upload their ‘O’ Level results later to the JAMB and UNN portals immediately they are released.

With the assurances of my warm regards.

/Sgd./

Dr. Mrs. C.N. Nnebedum, FIIA, FCAI, MAIEA, MALA (UK)
Registrar.

EXTENSION OF THE 2026/2027 PUTME APPLICATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

EXTENSION OF THE 2026/2027 PUTME

  EXTENSION OF THE 2026/2027 PUTME APPLICATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA The University of Nigeria hereby informs candidates

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Future Innovators Holiday Boot-camp 2026

Good day, everyone. We’re excited to announce the Future Innovators Holiday Bootcamp 2026, organized by ACE-SPED and iVet Hub in

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PhD in Embedded Implementation Science: Apply Now

PhD in Embedded Implementation Science:

   

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EXTENSION OF THE 2026/2027 PUTME APPLICATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

EXTENSION OF THE 2026/2027 PUTME

  EXTENSION OF THE 2026/2027 PUTME APPLICATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA The University of Nigeria hereby informs candidates

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Future Innovators Holiday Boot-camp 2026

Good day, everyone. We’re excited to announce the Future Innovators Holiday Bootcamp 2026, organized by ACE-SPED and iVet Hub in

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PhD in Embedded Implementation Science: Apply Now

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Different locations, united by knowledge.

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The University of Nigeria operates across three campuses, each with a unique role in advancing education, research, and community impact.

Nsukka Campus

Enugu Campus

Ituku-Ozalla Campus

College of Medicine

Business School

Nsukka Campus

Enugu Campus

Ituku-Ozalla Campus

College of Medicine

Business School

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Admissions

Join a vibrant academic community recognized for excellence across Africa and beyond. Explore admissions, requirements, and scholarships to start your UNN journey.

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Research

At UNN, research is more than theory. We tackle Africa’s pressing challenges through groundbreaking studies, innovation hubs, and global collaborations.

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Academics

From undergraduate to postgraduate studies, our programs are designed to challenge, inspire, and prepare students for meaningful careers and lifelong impact.

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Student Life

With rich cultural traditions, dynamic student organizations, and state-of-the-art facilities, UNN offers an environment where you can grow, connect, and thrive.

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