Draft:Philomath University
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| Motto | Power of Knowledge |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2021 |
| Founder | Barrister Collins Aimuan |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Gylych Jelilov |
| Address | Main Campus, Sector Centre B, Kuje, Federal Capital Territory , , Nigeria |
| Campus | Urban, |
| Colors | Blue, White and Red |
| Website | philomath |
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Philomath University is a private university located in Abuja, Nigeria. It was established in 2021 and accredited by the National Universities Commission [1] [2] Currently, it has two faculties and offers nine undergraduate programs.
History and Governance
Philomath University was established in 2021 and received its license from the National Universities Commission that same year. With the establishment of the Faculty of Law and Faculty of Management and Social Science, academic activities started with just four students. In June 2022, Professor Gylych Jelilov was appointed as the Vice Chancellor of the University with Mr Yasar Aktekin as its Registrar.
Academics
The university offers various academic programs for undergraduate degrees. A total of nine undergraduate degree programs [3] are run at the university under the following faculties
Faculty of Law
- Law (LLB)
Faculty of Management and Social Science
- Banking and Finance (BSc Hons)
- Business Administration (BSc Hons)
- Economics (BSc Hons)
- Entrepreneurship (BSc Hons)
- Criminology and Security Studies (BSc Hons)
- Political Science (BSc Hons)
- Public Administration (BSc Hons)
- International Relations (BSc Hons)
Accreditation
In 2021, the university's degrees got accredited by the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC). [4] The Faculty of law got approval from the Council of Legal Education (CLE) to run Undergraduate Law programs [5]
News
The Registrar of the university, Mr. Yassar Aktekin, gave a statement saying that the scholarship award offered to prospective students would cover up to 50 percent of school fees. Quoting the Vice Chancellor, "The vision of the university is to be internationally recognized as a university with a global perspective that educates leaders who will fashion a more humane and just world through teaching, learning, transformational scholarship, and dynamic leadership." [6]
Philomath University named a road project within the university campus to immortalize the late mother of the FCT Minister of State, Hajiya Zainab Sidi Ali, for her contribution to the development of learning and humanity. [7] [8]
Student Representative Council
The student representative council consists of undergraduate students elected to represent members from their respective academic units. The team is led by a President assisted by Faculty representatives and several other members of the executive committee elected individually.
Gallery
- Philomath University's Campus
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Front view of the University -
Entrance to School's reception -
Philomath University logo
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Faculty Buildings -
Hostels -
Aerial view -
Classroom in Philomath University -
Philomath University's hallway -
School Bus
References
- ^ https://www.nuc.edu.ng/nigerian-univerisities/private-univeristies/
- ^ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/02/fec-okays-establishment-of-20-private-varsities/
- ^ https://philomath.edu.ng/courses/
- ^ https://www.nuc.edu.ng/nigerian-univerisities/private-univeristies/
- ^ https://twitter.com/PhilomathUni/status/1571825720061485056?t=8dR5rM1GuKSpZ6N9EoS7qA&s=19
- ^ https://thenationonlineng.net/philomath-varsity-offers-scholarships-to-prospective-students/
- ^ https://guardian.ng/news/varsity-immortalises-aliyus-mother-name-road-after-her/
- ^ https://www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com/varsity-immortalises-aliyus-mother-name-street-after-her/