On behalf of The Governing Board and the Academic Senate You are welcomed to The University of America College of Science & Technology Isuofia Campus

Prof. Engr. P. Gamaliel Onyeka Onyemaobi. Ph.C.. D.Sc. PhD

Vice-Chancellor and Rector

Prof. Princess Shullam:  Deputy Rector

Dr.  Zems.  Mathias . Act.  Registrar

Asst, Prof  Sunny O Itua   Provost

Mr. A Sam E. Ezechukwu  Assistant  Provost

1. To build an astute innovative Higher Polytechnic/ university  college that advances all humans via EQUAL ACCESS TO QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION FOR ALL
2. To Advance private investment in application of science, technical and vocational education (TVET) to the transformation of our nation`s economy.
3. To educate and advance the Whole Man.

1. Empower  all with knowledge  and Practical  skills
2. to ensure that our graduates obtain technical knowledge and skills that are relevant to specific industries that will make them marketable or become entrepreneurs. 
3. Expand access to education at all levels by providing credible and attractive alternatives to university education; thus addressing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) bottleneck.

Goals

1. The ultimate goal of UA Nigeria is to continue to be a first class Higher Innovation Enterprise Institution offering post-secondary education programmes leading to the award of diplomas/certificates such as the National Diploma of IEIs (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND). That produces first class graduates with the nation`s most needed entry levels- graduates that will go on to their  various employment fields  with marketable  skills to function as technicians, higher technicians/technologists and  professionals.
   1. UAN  is a  private sector driven institution that teach practical skills linked to the needs of specific industry (tailoring, fashion design, software design, foundry, leather works, hospital etc) UAN seek to create a one-stop career centre for products from the secondary education level who chose the acquisition of professional skills, or provide alternative route to tertiary education for others.
   2. UAN seek to educate graduates of senior secondary schools to use their talents and creativity to transform knowledge into wealth as well as a broader economic base for the country. The training emphasizes the development of innovations using innate abilities and ensures that graduates understand how their expertise fits into improving the society and fulfilling national goals.
   3.  To this end, UAN seeks to:

• Design appropriate and dynamic programmes that meet current and future sector needs and as well add value to NBTE minimum benchmark.
• Design programs that reflect industry needs, technological tends and global best practice.
• Provide programs that emphasize practical training with ample opportunity for innovative work place experience.
• Develop partnerships with government agencies and other tertiary institutions with a view to developing the needed skills and creating a bridge to the labor market.
• Evolve a mechanism for tracking the progress of their graduates.
• Organize capacity building programmes for teachers and managers.
• Assess and certify students in collaboration with sector skill councils.
• Develop partnership with publishers, international agencies and other stakeholders in the area of development of TVET text books and other instructional materials.
• Establish Governing Council with membership as approved by FME.
•  To promote and advance the national ideals of the  Federal Ministry of  Science and  Technology. 
  

Programs Entry Requirement

1. Students must have completed the Senior Secondary School and obtained 5 credits at NECO or WAEC or GCE are qualified to apply
2. JAMB Score from 100 and up
3. Proof Nigerian Citizenship and age.
4. Tuition: N30,000 x 3 semesters a year =N30,000 a year for 2 years.

Program Duration and Graduation

   On completion of 24 months programme taught in modules, a graduate from the IEI will be required to pass prescribed professional examinations and be awarded a National Diploma (ND in an area of specialization.

  On completion of 24 months programme beyond the ND taught in modules, a graduate from the IEI will be required to write and defend a final project as well as pass all prescribed professional examinations and be awarded a Higher National Diploma degree (HND in an area of specialization.

Programs Entry Requirement  for  HND

1. Students must have completed the Senior Secondary School and obtained 5 credits at NECO or WAEC or GCE are qualified to apply
2. Proof of  Graduating with a  three years NCE, or Two years Diploma / N.D or three years  Adv.Diploma
3. Proof Nigerian Citizenship and age.
4. Tuition: N50,000 x 3 semesters a year =N150,000 a year for 2 years.

Programs Entry Requirement for PGDIP 7

1. Students must have completed the Senior Secondary School and obtained 5 credits at NECO or WAEC or GCE are qualified to apply
2. Proof of  Graduating with a four or Five  years  HND or  Bachelors degree in the field of interest
3. Proof Nigerian Citizenship and age.
4. Detailed  CV/Resume
5. Three proposed thesis research topics for the UAN approval
6. Two professional recommendation letters
7. Tuition N120,000 x 3 semesters a year =N360,000 a year.

Programs Entry Requirement for PGDIP 8

1. Students must have completed the Senior Secondary School and obtained 5 credits at NECO or WAEC or GCE are qualified to apply
2. Proof of  Graduating with a four or Five  years  HND or  Bachelors degree in the field of interest
3. Proof of  Graduating with a Master Degree or a UAN  PGDIP 7  in the field of interest
4. Proof Nigerian Citizenship and age.
5. Detailed  CV/Resume
6. Three proposed thesis research topics for the UAN approval
7. Two professional recommendation letters
8. Tuition N200,000  x  3 semesters a year =N600,000 a year for three years

Programs  available

• Computer Science
• Automotive Engineering
• Aerospace/Aviation Engineering
•  Computer Software
• Computer Hardware
• Multimedia Technology
• Networking and Security
• Petroleum  Oil and  Gas  Engineering  Technology
• Music/Music Education/Music  Acoustic Engineering
• Telecommunication Tech
• Marine Engineering Tech.
• Welding & Fabrication
• Civil and structural  Engineering  Technology / Building Constructions/ Architecture
• Shipping and Logistics  Managements
• Banking  and  Finance
• Agriculture/ Agric   Business Administration
• Child Care Managements
• Cosmetology & Beauty Therapy
• Film and TV Production
• Performing & Media Arts
• Security Management & Tech.
• Law/Paralegal Studies
•  Medical Laboratory Technology.
•  Pharmacy  Technology
•  Dental Technology.
• Optometry  Technology 
• Optical  Technology    
•  Traditional Complementary Naturopathic Medicine



1. Faculty of Economics and Business

Diploma and   HND Levels 

Economics and business Administration

Banking and Finance

Finance and Accounting

Airport and Aviation Logistics Administration

Airport and Aviation Security Administration

Seaport and Maritime Logistics Administration

Seaport and Maritime Security and Safety Administration

Transport and Logistics Administration

Rail Way Transport Logistics and Rail Station Administration

2. Faculty of  Education 

NCE- Higher Diploma Ed = B.Ed from UA 

PGDip. ED. Level 7= M.Ed from UA USA.

PGDIP. ED.  Level 8= Ed.D/PhD from the UA Curacao / USA

3. Philip  Emeagwali  Faculty of Computer science

 U.K. level 5 Diploma / National  Diploma

Duration : 2 years  

Diploma in Computer Science

Diploma in Computing and Business Administration

Diploma in Computer Engineering

Diploma in Computer Software Engineering

Diploma in Hardware Engineering.

Diploma in information security Engineering

U.K. level 6 Higher Diploma

Duration : 2 years beyond Diploma

 Higher Diploma in Computer Science

Higher Diploma in Computing and Business Administration

Higher Diploma in Computer Engineering

Higher Diploma in Computer Software Engineering

Higher Diploma in Hardware Engineering.

Higher Diploma in information security Engineering

LEVEL 7  PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE DIPLOMA  (PGDIP 7)  in

Computer Science

Computing and Business Administration

Computer Engineering

Computer Software Engineering

Hardware Engineering.

information security Engineering

Duration : 1- 2 years beyond Higher Diploma  

LEVEL 8 PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE DIPLOMA  (PGDIP 8)

Computer Science

Computing and Business Administration

Computer Engineering

Computer Software Engineering

Hardware Engineering.

information security Engineering

Duration : 1- 2 years beyond PGDIP 7

4 .Faculty of  Music 

 Diploma in Music

 Higher Diploma in Music Ed.

Higher Diploma in Music and Acoustic Engineering

LEVEL 7 PGDIP in 

Music

Music Education

Music and AcousticM Engineering

MED. MA. MEng Music

Level  8  PGDip in

Music

Music Education

Music and Acoustic Engineering

D.Mus. D.Mus.Ed.

Pharmacy

*UAN Level 7 Professional Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy in any specializations of your choice   ( PGDip. Pharm 7)

*Graduates eligible to receive M.Sc. Pharmacy  in the specialization of your study from UA Curacao/USA.

Duration  : 12months -24 months

Prerequisite: B.Pharm and  registered to practice as a  Pharmacist  by Pharmacy  council of any nation.

*UAN Level 8  Professional Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy in any specializations of your choice  ( PGDip. Pharm 8)

*Graduates eligible to receive Doctor of  Pharmacy  in the specialization of your study from UA Curacao/USA.

Duration  : 12months -24 months

Same thing applies to holders of B.Optometry and BSN. Nursing / Midwifery

Prerequisite:  B .Optometry and  licensed or registered to practice Optometry by medical council of any nation 

Prerequisite:  BSN. Nursing / Midwifery and  licensed or registered to practice Nursing / Midwifery by Nursing / Midwifery Council of any nation 



 UAN is the first innovation Polytechnic university college in  Nigeria , we are recognised worldwide by the following bodies



 In United Kingdom. we are recognised by the ATHE . U.K. 

      Federal Ministry of Education Federal Charter

The University of America College of Science & Technology was established by 5th National Assembly Education Sector Bill (FME Education Reform Acts 2007.Ref. Initiative No . 12 (IEI) and received its Federal Charter in July 19, 2013 with RC1129763, as a tertiary Innovation Enterprise Institution to Advance the national economic growth through the maximization of human potentials via  excellence in vocational, scientific and technological training so as to develop the Workforce and enhance the nation's global competitiveness.

Approval, Licensure / Accreditation and  NYSC Participation Eligible

       The University of America College of Science & Technology is fully approved by Anambra State Government`s Ministry of Tertiary & Higher Education, Awka, Anambra state.

UA Nigeria is licensed by the Federal Ministry of Education # FME/NBTE/IEI/15/005.  and Accredited by the National Board for Technical Education # C/Teb.553/Vol 1/257  to award the nationally recognized National Vocational Certificate,  National Certificates, National Diplomas (ND) degree , Higher National Diplomas (HND ) degrees. Graduates of UAN. HND are eligible to participate in the national NYSC Scheme.

Recognized and registered with the joint Matriculation Board (JAMB)

       We are register and listed with the JAMB as IEI Institution No. 104. Code name: UACST. UAN also offers its own British and American style modular NVQ level 4  certificates, Level 5 Diplomas, Level 6 Higher Diplomas, Level 7 Professional Graduate Diplomas and Level 8 Professional Graduate Diplomas in various subjects.

International Affiliation with recognized bodies and universities

UAN is a higher Innovation Polytechnic and affiliate University College of the University of America Curacao/USA and an institutional member of the Association African Universities (AAU) #AAU/OMU/1647. We are currently the only private polytechnic in the Anambra state and we are listed in the Wikipedia official list of Nigeria Polytechnics. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_polytechnics_in_Nigeria.

Diploma to degree Conversion Arrangement Available to Graduates

Graduates of UAN would be able to convert their various UA Nigeria diplomas to degrees of The UoA Curacao/USA. In the following order:

1. One year Level 4 National Certificates =One year of university in. 

2. Diploma/National Diploma =   equivalent to an Associate degree in U.K and US

3. Higher Diploma/HND= equivalent to U.K and U.S Bachelor's degree.

4. Professional Graduate Diploma Level 7=   equivalent of a U.K and U.S Masters degree.

5. Professional Graduate Diploma Level 8 = equivalent of a U.K and U.S. doctorate

Faculty of   Law:

Diploma in Law / Paralegal studies.

Duration 2 years

*Higher Diploma in Law and Latin

Duration:  2 years beyond the Diploma. 

*Graduates of HND in Law and Latin is eligible to receive an LL.B (Hons.) in Law and Latin from UA Curacao/ USA.

*Level  7  Professional Graduate Diploma in Law

Prerequisite:  LL.B. B.L. and must be called to the bar of your country.

Duration: 12-24 months 

Curriculum: study advanced  Six law Courses and specialize in one or two and write a thesis at the end of the course.

Graduates of UAN  PGDIP. LAW 7 are eligible to receive an LL.M from UA Curacao/USA.

*Level  8  Professional Graduate Diploma in Law( PGDip. Law 8 )

Prerequisite:  LL.B. B.L. and must be called to the bar of your country.

Duration: 12-24 months 

Curriculum: study advanced  Six law Courses beyond  PGDIP 7 and specialize in one or two and write a thesis at the end of the course.

Graduates  of UAN PGDIP. LAW 7 & 8 are eligible to receive an   LLD  or  PhD from UA Curacao/USA depending on quality and length of your research thesis: PhD 320  pages thesis and  LL.D 150 pages thesis .

Dr. Mathias E. Onyemaobi Faculty of Natural Medicine.

 U.K. level 5 Diploma / National  Diploma

Duration : 3 years  

Traditional Complimentary and Naturopathic Medicine

Natural Osteopathic Medicine

Chiropractic  Medicine

Naturopathic Dentistry

Naturopathic Optometry

African Traditional Orthopedic Medicine

Botanical Pharmacy

Naturopathic Nursing

Medical Laboratory Technology

Naturopathic Midwifery /Women and Children Health

Pharmacy Assistant

Dentist Assistant

Optometric Assistant

U.K. level 6  Higher Diploma

Duration : 2 years beyond Diploma

 Traditional Complimentary and Naturopathic Medicine

Natural Osteopathic Medicine

Chiropractic  Medicine

Naturopathic Dentistry

Naturopathic Optometry

African Traditional Orthopedic Medicine

Botanical Pharmacy

Naturopathic Nursing

Naturopathic Midwifery /Women  and Children Health

Medical Laboratory Technology

Pharmacy Assistant

Dentist Assistant

Optometric Assistant

* Graduates of our level 6 Higher Diplomas  in any Subject are eligible to receive a Bachelor`s degree  from UA Curacao/ USA

 *UAN Level 7 Professional Graduate Diploma in any specializations of your choice  ( PGDip. Med. 7)

Traditional Complimentary and Naturopathic Medicine

Natural Osteopathic Medicine

Chiropractic  Medicine

Naturopathic Dentistry

Naturopathic Optometry

African Traditional Orthopedic Medicine

Botanical Pharmacy

Naturopathic Nursing

Naturopathic Midwifery /Women  and Children Health

Medical Laboratory Technology

* Graduates of our PGDIP  7  in any Subject are eligible to receive a Master`s  degree  from UA Curacao/ USA

*UAN Level 8 Professional Graduate Diploma in any specializations of your choice( PGDip. Med. 8)

Traditional Complimentary and Naturopathic Medicine

Natural Osteopathic Medicine

Chiropractic  Medicine

Naturopathic Dentistry

Naturopathic Optometry

African Traditional Orthopedic Medicine

Botanical Pharmacy

Naturopathic Nursing

Naturopathic Midwifery /Women  and Children Health

* Graduates of our PGDIP   8 in any Subject are eligible to receive a Doctorate degree  from UA Curacao/ USA.

*UAN Level 7  Professional Graduate Diploma in Medical Science in any specializations of your choice ( PGDip.Med.7)

*Graduates eligible to receive M.Sc. Medical Science in the specialization of your study from UA Curacao/USA.

Duration  : 12months -24 months

Prerequisite:  MBBS. or  M.Ch.BS  and licensed or registered to practice Medicine by medical council of any nation  .

Prerequisite:  Dentistry- BDS and  licensed or registered to practice Dentistry by medical council of any nation.

Prerequisite:  B .Optometry and  licensed or registered to practice Optometry by medical council of any nation 

Prerequisite:  BSN. Nursing / Midwifery and  licensed or registered to practice Nursing / Midwifery by Nursing / Midwifery Council of any nation 

*UAN Level  8  Professional  Graduate Diploma in Medical Science in any specializations of your choice              ( PGDip. Med. 8)

*Graduates eligible to receive Doctor of  Medicine  in the specialization of your study from UA Curacao/USA.

Duration  : 12months -24 months

Prerequisite:  MBBS. or  M.Ch.BS  and licensed or registered to practice Medicine by medical council of any nation  .

*UAN Level 7  Professional Graduate Diploma in Medical Science in any specializations of your choice              ( PGDip. Med. 7)

Dentistry

*UAN Level 7 Professional Graduate Diploma in Dentistry Science in any specializations of your choice( PGDip. Med/DS 7)

*Graduates eligible to receive M.Sc. Dentistry Science in the specialization of your study from UA Curacao/USA.

Duration  : 12months -24 months

Prerequisite:  Dentistry- BDS and licensed or registered to practice Dentistry by medical council of any nation.

*UAN Level 8 Professional Graduate Diploma in Dentistry Science in any specializations of your choice  ( PGDip. Med/DS 8)

*Graduates eligible to receive Doctor of  Dentistry in the specialization of your study from UA Curacao/USA.

Duration  : 12months -24 months