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About
Veritas University, known as the Catholic University of Nigeria, is a private institution founded by the Catholic Church in Nigeria in 2002 and licensed by the National Universities Commission in 2007. Located on a campus in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja, it offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across five faculties — natural and applied sciences, management sciences, humanities, social sciences, and education — and is noted for its emphasis on moral, spiritual, and entrepreneurial formation alongside academic excellence. It was the first university in the world to sign the Humanitas AI Compact (2026), reflecting its commitment to ethical innovation.
UNIREAL Score
51/100A 0–100 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- Research activity
- 51
Overview
- Country
- Nigeria
- City
- Abuja
- Established
- 2002
- Students
- 3,500
- Admission period
- August – October
Programs
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Veritas University?
Veritas University is located in Abuja, Nigeria.
When can I apply to Veritas University?
Admission at Veritas University usually runs August – October.
What can I study at Veritas University?
Veritas University offers programs such as Law, Nursing Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration, Mass Communication.
What is the UNIREAL Score of Veritas University?
Veritas University has a UNIREAL Score of 51/100, calculated from: research activity.
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