Philomath University
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Philomath University is a private multidisciplinary university established in 2021 and located in Abuja, Nigeria.[1][2]
| Motto | Latin: Passion for Learning |
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Motto in English | "Passion for Learning" |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 8th of April, 2021 |
| Chancellor | Ibrahim Gambari |
| Vice-Chancellor | Gylych Jelilov |
| Faculty | 6 |
| Location | , |
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| Website | https://www.philomath.edu.ng/ |
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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]