Crawford University

About Crawford University

Crawford University is a private University owned by the Apostolic Faith Mission. It was established in 2005 by Paul Akazue, the then leader and third overseer of the Apostolic Faith Mission across Africa, and also the first installed chancellor of the institution until his death in May 2010. The University was renamed after the founder of the mission Rev. (Mrs) Florence Louise Crawford. Following its establishment by the mission, the University is aimed at producing graduates with moral excellence, self-confidence, inventive dynamism, and creativity. The University practises a Collegiate system of education, with just two Colleges, and a Postgraduate School.

Crawford University Faculties and Courses Offered

The colleges and academic departments at the University are as follows:

College of Business and Social Sciences

• Accounting and Finance

• Social Sciences

• Administration and Management

• General Studies

• Economics

• Mass Communication

• Political Science and International Relations.

College of Natural and Applied Sciences

• Computer and Mathematical Science

• Physical and Health Science. And

• Biological Sciences.

Postgraduate School

Offers, PGD, and MSc programmes in the following departments:

• Business Administration

• Economics, and

• Accounting,

Bear in mind that the University offers both full-time and part-time programmes across these colleges. Found a course you like? Read below to know the admission requirements.

Crawford University Admission Requirements

The University has provision for, foundation, undergraduate, part-time and postgraduate programmes in the colleges listed above. Admission requirements across these levels differ considerably. Here are some of them.

Admission Requirements For Diploma (JUPEB)

• Applicants seeking admission into the foundation programme at the University are expected to have a minimum of five (5) credit level passes in SSCE/GCE O’level at no more than two sittings, may be admitted into 200 level after successful completion of the programme.

Admission Requirements For Undergraduates

100 level students:

• 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.

• Candidates must also, register, sit for, and attain the prescribed cut-off in UTME.

200 level students (Direct- entry):

In addition to having the above requirements, you may also be required to;  

• Have a minimum of two (2) A level passes in subjects related to the proposed field of study.  Other requirements may be found in the JAMB brochure.

• Holders of a bachelor’s degree in a related course can still apply.

Admission Requirements For Postgraduates

Crawford University has provision for postgraduate programmes, specifically, Masters and Postgraduate diploma degree. As a prospective candidate seeking admission in any of these levels, here are some of the requirements.

• A minimum of five (5) O’level passes in English, Mathematics and any other three.

• A bachelor’s degree from the University, or one recognized by the school with a minimum of a second class lower division for masters, and third class division for the postgraduate diploma.

For more information about the admission requirements in the school, details and other information, visit the University’s website at crawforduniversity.edu.ng.

Crawford University Facilities

The University is home to some of the following facilities:

• Comfortable Accommodation: ACU has a variety of quality student accommodation with regular water supply, stable power, super-fast wifi internet, among others.

• Fully stocked libraries: The University has 2 fully stocked libraries to study, and researched equipped with the latest books and other resource materials.

• Excellent recreation facilities.

• Faculty buildings: The faculties at the institution are equipped with many ultra-modern learning facilities and fully air-conditioned lecture rooms.

• Worship centres: The worship centres at the institution were established with the aim of actualizing one of the core values of the University which is spirituality.

And lots more.

Things To Know About Crawford 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 secure location with seasoned security personnel.

Best Time To Visit

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

What To Bring

Before heading to the institution, here are a few things to bring along:

• Books

• Educational Materials

• A valid means of identification.

Crawford University School Fees

Having an idea of the school fees, at the institution is one step in the right path. The University has released its tuition fee schedule for different programmes, find this by clicking the link crawforduniversity/schoolfees.

Most Common Visitors

Students, staffs, and education enthusiasts are the most common faces at the University.