Arthur Jarvis University

About

Arthur Jarvis University (AJU) is a private university in Calabar, Nigeria founded in 2016. The school is the first private university in Cross River State.

Biology Microbiology Plant Science & Biotechnology Department of Chemical Sciences

Geology Applied Geophysics Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences

Computer Science Mathematics Cybersecurity Software Engineering Data Science Artificial Intelligence Department of Physics

Accounting Banking & Finance Department of Business Administration

Business Administration Entrepreneurial Studies Department of Criminology & Security Studies

Economics Department of Mass Communication and Digital Media

Public Administration Political Science Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Hospitality and Tourism Management Department of Sociology/Social Work

Sociology Peace & Conflict Resolution Department of Languages and Linguistics

Medical Laboratory Science Radiography Department of Optometry

Applicants seeking admission into the school must possess a minimum of five credits in SSCE, GCE, NECO, or an accredited equivalent, comprising English Language, Mathematics, and three other subjects as stipulated for each program. These credits must be attained in a maximum of two exam sittings. Applicants must also sit for JAMB UTME and attain the minimum score required.

The university matriculated 120 students in the first year after establishment.

In April 2023 the university celebrated a combined convocation ceremony with 251 students.

The University was founded by Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, a Nigerian businessman and politician. He is the first son of former military governor of old Cross River State General Dan Archibong.

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