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State University
✓ NUC Accredited 🏠 Hostel
Niger Delta University (NDU)
📍 Amassoma, Bayelsa · 📅 Est. 2000 · 👥 16,000+ Students
160Cut-off
32+Courses
14Faculties
YesPost-UTME
26Yrs Old
📋 Overview
Full Name
Niger Delta University
Abbreviation
NDU
Ownership
State
Category
State University
Year Founded
2000
Location
Amassoma, Bayelsa
Address
Niger Delta University, P.M.B. 071, Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Website
Phone
Email
Students
16,000+
Accreditation
National Universities Commission (NUC)
Hostel
✅ Available
Post-UTME
✅ Yes
Niger Delta University (NDU) is the pioneer university in Bayelsa State, established in the year 2000 by the Bayelsa State Government under Governor Chief Diepreye Solomon Peter Alamieyeseigha. The university is located on Wilberforce Island in Amassoma, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area — an area accessible primarily by boat or via the Yenagoa–Amassoma road. NDU is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities and operates two main campuses: the main campus in Amassoma (which hosts most faculties) and a satellite campus in Yenagoa (the state capital, which hosts the Faculty of Law). The Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (NDUTH) is located in Okolobiri and serves as the clinical training facility for the university's health science programmes. NDU is NUC-accredited and ranks among the 50 best universities in Nigeria. It is the most established and comprehensive university in Bayelsa State, with 12 faculties and approximately 16,000 students.
🏛️ Faculties and Colleges
Niger Delta University is organised into 14 faculties/colleges.
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Agricultural Technology
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Nursing
- Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (NDUTH)
- School of Postgraduate Studies
📖 Courses Offered in NDU
Niger Delta University offers 32 accredited courses. All programmes are approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Minimum JAMB score: 160.
MBBS (Medicine and Surgery)
B.Sc (Nursing Science)
B.Sc (Medical Laboratory Science)
B.Pharm (Pharmacy)
B.Sc (Physiotherapy)
B.Agric (Agriculture)
B.Sc (Fisheries and Aquaculture)
B.Engr (Civil Engineering)
B.Engr (Electrical Engineering)
B.Engr (Mechanical Engineering)
B.Engr (Chemical Engineering)
B.Engr (Computer Engineering)
B.Engr (Agricultural Engineering)
LL.B (Law)
B.Sc (Computer Science)
B.Sc (Mathematics)
B.Sc (Physics)
B.Sc (Chemistry)
B.Sc (Biology)
B.Sc (Biochemistry)
B.Sc (Microbiology)
B.Sc (Economics)
B.Sc (Accounting)
B.Sc (Business Administration)
B.Sc (Mass Communication)
B.Sc (Political Science)
B.Sc (Sociology)
B.A (English Language)
B.A (History)
B.A (Theatre Arts)
B.Ed (Education)
B.Sc (Fine and Applied Arts)
💰 NDU School Fees
NDU operates a subsidised fee structure as a Bayelsa State university. Indigenes of Bayelsa State pay lower fees than non-indigenes. For most faculties, undergraduate school fees range from approximately NGN 100,000 to NGN 200,000 per session. Medicine and Surgery is the most expensive programme at approximately NGN 1,659,500 per session. Nursing Science fees are approximately NGN 158,000 for freshers (following a recent NGN 7,000 increase). On-campus hostel accommodation at the Amassoma campus costs NGN 30,000 to NGN 60,000 per bed space per session, with allocation on a first-come, first-served basis via the hostel portal at hostel.nduportal.com. All payments are made digitally through ndufees.com — cash payments to individuals are not accepted. Visit ndu.edu.ng for the current approved fees schedule.
⚠️ Fees are subject to annual review. Always verify on the official portal or bursary department before payment.
As a state institution, fees are subsidised by the Bayelsa State Government.
📝 Admission Requirements & Cut-off Mark
160
JAMB Cut-off Mark (2026)
Minimum JAMB UTME score to apply. Departments may set higher scores.
Minimum JAMB UTME score to apply. Departments may set higher scores.
✅ Post-UTME: Required
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NDU admission requirements:
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JAMB UTME minimum score of 160 for most programmes (some sources report 140 as the general minimum; competitive courses like Medicine require significantly higher scores).
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Five O'Level credit passes at not more than two sittings, including English Language, Mathematics and programme-relevant subjects.
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Medicine requires credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
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Law requires credits in English Language, Government or History and three other subjects.
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NDU conducts Post-UTME screening for all candidates above the cut-off; UTME and Post-UTME scores are combined for admission ranking.
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Direct Entry via A'Level or ND/HND Upper Credit is available.
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Bayelsa State indigenes benefit from a catchment area advantage in competitive programmes.
🌟 Notable Alumni
Chief Timipre Sylva (former Governor of Bayelsa State and former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources)
several serving and retired Bayelsa State government officials and commissioners
judges of the Bayelsa State High Court and Federal High Court
medical doctors, pharmacists and nurses working in federal and state hospitals across the South-South
engineers in the oil and gas sector across the Niger Delta
academics at polytechnics and universities in the South-South
💡 Notable Facts about NDU
NDU is Bayelsa State's pioneer university, established in 2000 as the state itself was just four years old (Bayelsa was created in 1996).
The university is located in Amassoma on Wilberforce Island — a predominantly riverine community accessible by road through the Yenagoa–Amassoma axis and by water transport.
The Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (NDUTH) in Okolobiri is one of the few teaching hospitals in the South-South outside Rivers and Delta States.
NDU's Law Faculty in Yenagoa gives the university a presence in the state capital.
NDU is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities — a mark of its international academic recognition..
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Go to Official Portal ↗❓ Frequently Asked Questions — NDU
What courses are offered in Niger Delta University?
Courses offered in Niger Delta University (NDU) include: MBBS (Medicine and Surgery), B.Sc (Nursing Science), B.Sc (Medical Laboratory Science), B.Pharm (Pharmacy), B.Sc (Physiotherapy), B.Agric (Agriculture), B.Sc (Fisheries and Aquaculture), B.Engr (Civil Engineering), B.Engr (Electrical Engineering), B.Engr (Mechanical Engineering), B.Engr (Chemical Engineering), B.Engr (Computer Engineering), B.Engr (Agricultural Engineering), LL.B (Law), B.Sc (Computer Science), B.Sc (Mathematics), B.Sc (Physics), B.Sc (Chemistry), B.Sc (Biology), B.Sc (Biochemistry), B.Sc (Microbiology), B.Sc (Economics), B.Sc (Accounting), B.Sc (Business Administration), B.Sc (Mass Communication), B.Sc (Political Science), B.Sc (Sociology), B.A (English Language), B.A (History), B.A (Theatre Arts), B.Ed (Education), B.Sc (Fine and Applied Arts). All programmes are accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
How much are NDU school fees?
NDU operates a subsidised fee structure as a Bayelsa State university. Indigenes of Bayelsa State pay lower fees than non-indigenes. For most faculties, undergraduate school fees range from approximately NGN 100,000 to NGN 200,000 per session. Medicine and Surgery is the most expensive programme at approximately NGN 1,659,500 per session. Nursing Science fees are approximately NGN 158,000 for freshers (following a recent NGN 7,000 increase). On-campus hostel accommodation at the Amassoma campus costs NGN 30,000 to NGN 60,000 per bed space per session, with allocation on a first-come, first-served basis via the hostel portal at hostel.nduportal.com. All payments are made digitally through ndufees.com — cash payments to individuals are not accepted. Visit ndu.edu.ng for the current approved fees schedule.
What is the JAMB cut-off mark for Niger Delta University?
The JAMB cut-off mark for Niger Delta University is 160 as of 2026. Individual departments may set higher cut-off marks depending on competition.
Does NDU conduct Post-UTME?
Niger Delta University conducts a Post-UTME screening exercise for all qualified candidates who meet the JAMB cut-off mark.
What is the address of Niger Delta University?
The address of Niger Delta University is: Niger Delta University, P.M.B. 071, Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Visit https://www.ndu.edu.ng for directions.
What are the admission requirements for NDU?
NDU admission requirements: (1) JAMB UTME minimum score of 160 for most programmes (some sources report 140 as the general minimum; competitive courses like Medicine require significantly higher scores). (2) Five O'Level credit passes at not more than two sittings, including English Language, Mathematics and programme-relevant subjects. (3) Medicine requires credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. (4) Law requires credits in English Language, Government or History and three other subjects. (5) NDU conducts Post-UTME screening for all candidates above the cut-off; UTME and Post-UTME scores are combined for admission ranking. (6) Direct Entry via A'Level or ND/HND Upper Credit is available. (7) Bayelsa State indigenes benefit from a catchment area advantage in competitive programmes.
Does NDU have hostel accommodation?
Niger Delta University provides on-campus hostel accommodation for students.
Is NDU accredited?
Yes, Niger Delta University is fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
Where is NDU located?
Niger Delta University is located in Amassoma, Bayelsa, Nigeria. Full address: Niger Delta University, P.M.B. 071, Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
When was NDU established?
Niger Delta University was established in 2000, making it 26 years old as of 2026. It is a state institution.