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WDU University at wdu.edu.ng

2024 Ranking and Overview

country rank  126
world rank  11937

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Overview

Founded in 2007, the Western Delta University is a private higher education institution located in Oghara, Delta. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Western Delta University (WDU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. Western Delta University (WDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 17-year-old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. WDU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Western Delta University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Western Delta University's Entity Typenot reported

Size

Western Delta University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Western Delta University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name
Acronym WDU
Founded 2007
Motto Knowledge for Human Advancement
Colours Blue, yellow and green
Mascot Dolphin
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Campus Location

Address Private Mailbox 10
Oghara
Delta
Nigeria
Western Delta University Phone Number +234 (70) 6090 8008
Western Delta University Fax Number +234

Western Delta University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Western Delta University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Western Delta University's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Western Delta University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Western Delta University.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
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students
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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Western Delta University's admission information.

Western Delta University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Western Delta University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Western Delta University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Western Delta University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Western Delta University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Western Delta University's Admission Office Admission Office


Oghara
903 930 4022


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Western Delta University.

Western Delta University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Western Delta University has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Western Delta University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).


Western Delta University's Control Type Control Type

Western Delta University is a private higher education institution.


Western Delta University's Entity Type Entity Type

Not reported


Western Delta University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Western Delta University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Western Delta University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Western Delta University's main facilities:


Western Delta University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Western Delta University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Western Delta University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Western Delta University's main services:


Western Delta University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Western Delta University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Western Delta University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Western Delta University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Western Delta University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Western Delta University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Western Delta University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: National Universities Commission of Nigeria


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Western Delta University's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Western Delta University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Western Delta University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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