Western Delta University

Western Delta University
Motto	Knowledge for Human Advancement
Type	Private
Established	2007
Vice-Chancellor	Prof. Mrs Cecilia Okobiah
Location	Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria
Website	http://wdu.edu.ng

Western Delta University is located in Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria. It was established in 2007 and is a private university.[1][2] The National Universities Commission NUC, Nigeria has officially approved Western Delta University WDU.[3]

Western Delta University was founded by a group of Urhobo Scholars under the auspices of the Urhobo Advancement Foundation (UAF) who saw the need for a privately financed university in the wetlands of Delta State, Nigeria. Since its establishment in 2007, WDU has offered access to a wide range of academic opportunities.[4]

Admission

Western Delta University admits students via JAMB UTME and Direct Entry into various courses. Requirements for admission into Western Delta University are GCE O/Level, SSCE, NECO or NABTEB credit level passes in at least five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and one relevant science or social science subject obtained at not more than two (2) sittings. Direct Entry candidates are expected to possess a good Diploma (with minimum of lower credit), NCE (with minimum of merit) from recognized institutions OR 2 Advanced Level GCE passes in relevant subjects.[5]

Faculties

The School has two Faculties which are:

College of Natural & Applied Sciences and
College of Social & Management Sciences.[6]

Departments

The following are the courses currently offered by the School: Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Basic And Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics & Computer Science, Computer Science, Pure and Industrial Mathematics, Physics and Energy Studies, Physics & Electronics, Geology & Petroleum Studies, Accounting, Economics, Hotel and Tourism Management, Business Administration, Mass Communication, Political Science and Public, Administration and Sociology, Plant Science and Micro Biology, International Relations.[7][8]

References

"Western Delta University". www.4icu.org/. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
"Nigeria's 59 private universities …locations, Vice Chancellors names, websites, dates of establishment". Kukogho Iruesiri Samson. pulse.ng. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
"List of Courses Offered by Western Delta University". www.myschoolgist.com. 2020-12-09. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
"Western Delta University". Campus Lead. 2 April 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
"Western Delta University Oghara Delta State UTME & DE Admission Requirements". NGScholars. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
"Western Delta University courses, details and contact information - CoursesEye.com". www.courseseye.com. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
"List of Courses Offered by Western Delta University". www.myschoolgist.com. 2020-12-09. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
"List of All Courses Offered at Western Delta University, Cut Off Mark & Requirements". Eduloaded. 2019-01-08. Retrieved 2022-02-13.

External links

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[1] "Western Delta University". www.4icu.org/. Retrieved 7 August 2015.

[2] "Nigeria's 59 private universities …locations, Vice Chancellors names, websites, dates of establishment". Kukogho Iruesiri Samson. pulse.ng. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.

[3] "List of Courses Offered by Western Delta University". www.myschoolgist.com. 2020-12-09. Retrieved 2021-09-16.

[4] "Western Delta University". Campus Lead. 2 April 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2022.

[5] "Western Delta University Oghara Delta State UTME & DE Admission Requirements". NGScholars. Retrieved 28 July 2016.

[6] "Western Delta University courses, details and contact information - CoursesEye.com". www.courseseye.com. Retrieved 2022-02-13.

[7] "List of Courses Offered by Western Delta University". www.myschoolgist.com. 2020-12-09. Retrieved 2021-09-16.

[8] "List of All Courses Offered at Western Delta University, Cut Off Mark & Requirements". Eduloaded. 2019-01-08. Retrieved 2022-02-13.

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