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Niger Delta University
School Shortname
NDU
Institution
University
Location
Bayelsa State
Official Website
Niger Delta University (NDU) is is a Bayelsa state government funded university located in Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State in Nigeria.
The institution was established in 2000 by Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha, then governor of Bayelsa state.
NDU has two main campuses, one in the state capital, Yenagoa, which contains the law faculty, and the other in Amassoma.
Niger Delta University ranks among the 50 best universities in Nigeria. Its main campus in Amassoma is in a temporary site, with work on the permanent site ongoing.
The university offers a unique opportunity for students to acquire qualitative education at Bachelor, Masters and PhD levels. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
It is accredited and recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC)
The university, which started academic activities in the 2001/2002 session, had its pioneer set of graduating students in the 2004/2005 academic year.
Although, the student population was only 1,039 at inception, this increased to 4,636 in 2003/2004 and later 10,294 in 2006/2007. The university maintains the quota provided by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
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