UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA ACT
Act · Education
Policy date: 1960-01-01
An Act establishes the University of Nigeria and outlines its governance and academic programs. It targets students, staff, and regulatory bodies to foster education in various fields. This promotes world-class learning aligned with Nigerian values.
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA ACT
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) as Nigeria's first indigenous university, providing for its governance, academic programmes, and development.
Who Does It Target?
Students enrolled at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN); academic and non-academic staff; the National Universities Commission (NUC) as the quality regulator; the Federal Ministry of Education; research partners and international donor institutions collaborating with UNN
Academic and administrative staff The NUC as the quality regulator Federal Ministry of Education
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Provide world-class university education reflecting Nigerian values and needs, with strength in agriculture, engineering, social sciences, and the humanities.
Key Features
University Establishment: Creates UNN Nsukka as a federal university with legal personality. First Indigenous University: UNN holds the distinction of being Nigeria's first indigenous university, founded 1960. Senate and Council: Standard governance structure with Governing Council and Senate. Teaching Hospital: UNN is affiliated with the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH).
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active — UNN is fully operational Coverage: Enugu State; national intake Beneficiaries: University students; southeastern Nigeria development Funding: Federal Government; IGR
How to Access
Apply through JAMB UTME Meet minimum academic requirements Register upon admission Application method: Apply through JAMB at https://www.jamb.gov.ng
Official Resources
Website: https://www.unn.edu.ng Contact: University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly as the University of Nigeria Act (Cap U12 LFN 2004). Operates alongside the National Universities Commission (NUC) Act, the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act 2011. The NUC Minimum Academic Standards and accreditation framework govern programme quality. Aligns with the National Policy on Education.