Claretian University, Nekede in Imo State, offers a range of undergraduate programs across six faculties, each with distinct fee structures.
What undergraduate programs are available?
Claretian University offers a variety of NUC‑accredited full-time degree programs grouped under six schools:
- Arts, Social & Management Sciences: Accounting; Economics; Criminology & Security Studies; Taxation; Philosophy; Business Administration; Political Science; Sociology; Mass Communication
- Science & Computing: Computer Science; Cyber Security; Software Engineering; Information Technology; Physics with Electronics; Renewable Energy; Mathematics; Biology; Ageing Studies; Biotechnology; Chemistry; Forensic Science; Industrial Chemistry; Geology; Biochemistry; Microbiology
- Agricultural Sciences: Agricultural Economics; Agriculture; Food Processing & Evaluation; Agro-enterprise; Agro Research & Extension; Water Resources & Agro‑meteorology; Animal Science (pre-veterinary)
- Allied Health Sciences: Nursing Science; Public Health; Community Health; Social Work; Emergency Management; Physiotherapy
- Engineering & Technology
- Hospitality & Tourism Management
What are the admission requirements for these courses?
UTME route
- Minimum 160 in JAMB UTME
- Correct subject combinations in UTME
- 5 credit passes in SSCE (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB), including English & Mathematics and relevant subjects
Direct Entry route
- IJMB/JUPEB A-levels or ND/NCE with credit passes
- Five SSCE credit passes including English & Math
Additional qualifications apply for professional degrees.
What is the general tuition fee by faculty?
Based on the 2024/2025 figures and current data:
- Arts & Social Sciences: ₦250,000/year
- Sciences: ₦300,000/year
- Engineering: ₦350,000/year
- Law: ₦350,000/year
- Medicine & Health Sciences: ₦350,000/year (likely applies to Nursing, Public Health, Physiotherapy)
These amounts only cover tuition fees, excluding other compulsory charges.
How much is the hostel/accommodation fee?
Hostel is charged per session at ₦1,020,000, covering utilities, security, and maintenance.
Off-campus accommodation is optional and costs vary.
What other compulsory levies do students pay?
Other annual charges include acceptance, registration, exam, medical, library, sports, ID card, matriculation fees, etc.
Total cost for a full year including tuition and hostel, can reach approximately ₦2,457,500.
What is the total cost per faculty including tuition and hostel?
| Faculty/Program | Tuition (₦) | Hostel (₦) | Ancillaries¹ (₦) | Total (₦) |
| Arts & Social Sciences | 250,000 | 1,020,000 | 187,500 | 1,457,500 |
| Science | 300,000 | 1,020,000 | 187,500 | 1,507,500 |
| Engineering & Law | 350,000 | 1,020,000 | 187,500 | 1,557,500 |
| Medicine & Health Sciences | 350,000 | 1,020,000 | 187,500 | 1,557,500 |
Can fees be paid in installments?
Partial installment plans are reported for specific programs in some universities.
Claretian’s official sources don’t confirm instalment payments, so assume payment in full per session, unless updated.
How are fees paid and are there scholarship options?
- Payment via Remita or bank portal, using school-generated RRR codes
- Freshers may receive partial scholarship waiving acceptance or bursary; specific details to be confirmed
- Payments must be made on the official portal—third-party payments are strongly discouraged.