Caleb University, Lagos.

About Caleb University

The University came into existence following its approval by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2007, which was sought after by the Proprietor and Chairman, Dr Oladega Adebogun. Academic programmes at the University started fully in 2008, with the University opening its doors to its first set of 141 students across two colleges. Currently, the institution offers over 16 undergraduate degree programmes and postgraduate programmes across four (4) colleges. Most of the programmes at the University have been duly accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and other relevant professional bodies.

Caleb University’s unique selling points are its serene campus with a picturesque topography, an ideal setting for study and reflection, uninterrupted academic calendar, e.t.c. It has a mission to create a unique institution committed to the pursuit of academic innovation, research and community service.

Caleb University Colleges And Courses Offered

The University runs a Collegiate system and has about four colleges offering over 16 departmental programmes in diverse fields.

College of Social and Management Sciences

• Accounting

• Business Administration

• Economics

• Mass Communication

• Political Science and International Relations

• Criminology, Peace and Conflict Resolution.

College of Environmental Sciences

• Architecture

• Building

• Quantity Survey

College of Pure and Applied Sciences

• Biological Sciences and Biotechnology

• Chemistry and Biochemistry

• Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science

• Applied Sciences

College of Postgraduate Studies

The college runs only Masters and Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programmes. They include the following:

• MSc. Architecture

• MSc./PGD Computer Science

• MSc./PGD Accounting

• MSc. FInance

• MSc./PGD Mass communication.

In addition, the University also has a business school for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Caleb University Admission Requirements

The University has provision for prospective undergraduates and postgraduates in very specific fields. You can read the list of courses above to know the courses offered.

Admission Requirements for Undergraduates

Admission into the University is relatively selective, and students have to go out of their way to show that they want the admission. The admission officers carefully scrutinize the applications as applicants are accessed based on their JAMB, WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, IGCSE, e.t.c scores. Only students with the highest scores and qualifications are eventually selected.

In addition to the above, the admission requirement at the University also includes:

• Applicants must possess a minimum of five (5) credit passes in SSCE/GCE O’LEVEL/NECO/NABTEB or equivalents at no more than two (2) sittings obtained in subjects relevant to the proposed field of study. The 5 credits must compulsorily be in Mathematics, English and 3 other related subjects.

• In addition, applicants must register, sit for and attain the prescribed cut-off mark (usually 180) in UTME.

• Applicants may also be required to sit for an entrance examination as well.

Admission Requirements For Postgraduates

As stated earlier, the University only has provision for masters and postgraduate diploma programmes across its colleges. A prospective applicant must be a graduate of a recognized University with an average grade point of 3.0 on a 5.0 CGPA scale. Other requirements may include:

• Graduate certificate with verifiable grades and required grade point average.

• Academic transcript from University attended.

• SSCE or equivalent results

• NYSC discharge certificate.

In addition to meeting all the above, each applicant is expected to have a minimum of one-year work experience, preferably at the mid-level of senior management level.

As a tool which provides up to date information targeted at prospective/verified students and members of the institution, All inquiries about the institution can be found on the University website at calebuniversity.edu.ng.

Facilities At The University

Students are drawn to the University because of its serene campus with nature’s gift of flora and fauna asides from its unique academic system and rapid academic calendar. The University boasts of magnificent structures and buildings which are complementary to the greenery and vegetations across the institution. Caleb University also has a standard library which has over 12,200 volumes of books and is a leading library for research and teaching.

The University is also home to basic amenities found in any higher institutions such as hostel accommodation for students, lecture theatres and halls, science laboratories, college buildings, academic blocks, an ICT centre, a health centre, a sports complex, e.t.c. Remarkably, the University also has a bakery and a printing press.

Things To Know About Caleb University

For travellers who intend to visit and for prospective students, here are a few awesome things to know:

Security

The University is situated in a very secure location.

Best Time To Visit

During office hours on weekdays, the University is open to inquiries, study and exploration.

Most Common Visitors

At the University, be sure to find students, staffs and education enthusiasts.

Caleb University Fees

The university has released its school fees schedule for the 2017/2018 academic session to be paid every semester by both new and returning students across its colleges. We’ve compiled a list of the school fees schedule below:

• College of Social and Management Sciences: N189,500.

• College of Pure and Applied Sciences; and Environmental Sciences: N189,500

Courses like Statistics, Physics, Building, and Quantity Survey pay N194,500. You can find a detailed list of the school fees by clicking calebuniversity/schoolfees.