# The European University of Nigeria (EUN), Abuja, has announced a minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) score of 150 for admission into its 2025/2026 academic session.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Emmanuel Chinedum Ibezim who disclosed this yesterday in Abuja during a press briefing on the activities of the institution ahead of its maiden matriculation ceremony outlined practical reforms by the institution to address systemic gaps in Nigeria’s university education sector.

Speaking on the theme, “Addressing the Gaps in Nigerian University Education: A Practical Reform Agenda,” Ibezim said the university was established as a strategic response to persistent challenges confronting the nation’s tertiary education system, including unstable academic calendars, industrial actions, weak university–industry linkages, infrastructure deficits and graduate unemployment.


According to him, EUN is positioned as a credible solution to the growing exodus of Nigerian students and academics seeking quality education abroad.


“We are delivering European-standard education within Nigeria at affordable rates. This is our contribution to reversing educational migration and conserving foreign exchange for national development,” he said.

  • The Vice-Chancellor explained that EUN operates a blended European–Nigerian curriculum and draws inspiration from leading European academic models, with visiting lecturers from institutions including the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
  • He added that discussions were ongoing with several European universities to deepen collaboration in research, exchange programmes and joint academic initiatives.
  • Ibezim noted that the university currently offers 23 programmes fully approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and recognised by relevant professional bodies.
  • The programmes include Pharmacy, Nursing, Law, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Medical Laboratory Science, Business Administration, Accountancy, Mass Communication, Anatomy, Public Health, Political Science and Information Technology, among others.

On admission requirements, the Vice-Chancellor said candidates who score a minimum of 150 in the UTME conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) are eligible to apply.

He described the 150 cut-off mark as part of the institution’s commitment to accessibility without compromising academic standards.

  1. Addressing funding realities, Ibezim said private universities operate under stringent regulatory frameworks and significant financial obligations.
  2. He observed that unlike public institutions, private universities do not benefit from allocations from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), despite substantial capital investments in infrastructure, staffing and laboratory facilities.
  3. He further noted that programmes such as Pharmacy, Nursing and Law require compliance with additional professional councils, increasing operational standards and costs.
  4. On student financing, Ibezim said students of private universities are currently excluded from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) scheme, although emerging policy frameworks may expand access in the future.
  5. Despite these constraints, he maintained that EUN remains one of the most affordable private universities in Nigeria, offering merit-based and need-based scholarships to deserving students.
  6. A key feature of the university’s reform model, according to him, is academic stability.

“At EUN, the date of admission is clearly defined and the graduation date is known from the outset. There are no strikes or industrial disruptions. Parents and students can plan their academic journey with certainty,” he said.

!To tackle graduate unemployment, Ibezim disclosed that the university has introduced a compulsory Learn-a-Skill initiative, requiring every student to acquire at least one vocational or digital skill before graduation.
He added that the institution emphasises structured internship programmes, technology-driven learning in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Software Engineering, as well as mandatory study of at least one foreign language to enhance global competitiveness.

On research and innovation funding, the Vice-Chancellor said the university prioritises commercially viable research, including locally fabricated laboratory equipment, digital learning tools, drone technology development and computational drug research.
He said EUN is also positioning itself to expand into Environmental Impact Assessment services, pharmaceutical production and commercial research services, in alignment with Nigeria’s economic diversification goals.!

Highlighting infrastructure, Ibezim said the university provides modern laboratories, digital classrooms, well-furnished hostels, 24-hour electricity and water supply, comprehensive Wi-Fi coverage, a functional medical centre, a pharmacy, sports facilities and a secure campus environment.

He added that the institution maintains zero tolerance for drug and substance abuse in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.

The Vice-Chancellor announced that admissions for the 2025/2026 academic session are ongoing for candidates who scored 150 and above in UTME, urging prospective students to choose EUN as their first-choice institution.

He also formally invited members of the press and the general public to the university’s maiden matriculation ceremony scheduled for March 7, 2026, which will usher in the pioneer cohort of students.

“Our vision is clear. Within five years, EUN will rank among the leading institutions in Nigeria in Cybersecurity, Nursing, Pharmacy, Software Engineering and Law, while producing globally competitive, skill-driven graduates,” he said.