The management of Hensard University, Toru-Orua in Bayelsa State has commenced admission into 30 courses that are spread across five faculties.

All the admission processes are online, according to the institution’s management.

The university’s vice chancellor, Prof. Dileep Kumar, made the announcement on the institution’s website on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

“We are glad to announce that our admissions have started. All the details are available on our website,” Hensard’s Vice Chancellor said.

“There is a buffet of 30 courses to choose from and as has been stated we would avail students the best teaching and learning experience in the conducive environment of Toru-Orua,” Kumar said.

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The National Universities Commission (NUC) gave the approval after its resources verification inspection team had a final look at the facilities the Hensard University was placing at the deposition of students.

Prof Kumar listed the approved courses as:

Faculty of Agriculture

1. Agricultural Economics & Extension Services
2. Agronomy
3. Fisheries and Aquaculture
4. Animal Production and Husbandry
5. Forestry and Wildlife Management

Faculty of Arts, Social & Management Sciences

1. Accounting
2. Business Administration
3. Economics
4. History and Diplomatic Studies
5. Languages and Linguistics
6. Performing and Creative Arts
7. Philosophy and Religious Studies
8. Political Science and International Relations
9. Procurement
10. Project Management

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

1. Environmental Management
2. Geology and Geophysics
3. Meteorology and Climate Science
4. Surveying and Geo-informatics

Faculty of Mass Communication & Broadcasting

1. Broadcasting
2. Film & Multimedia
3. Journalism

Faculty of Sciences & Computing

1. Biochemistry and Biotechnology
2. Computer Science
3. Cyber Security
4. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
5. Microbiology & Molecular Biology
6. Physics with Electronics
7. Science Laboratory Technology
8. Software Engineering

“Hensard University anchors its uniqueness on its dual certifications, international linkages, access to global educational resources, experienced faculty and staff from Nigeria and abroad, research centres and institutes which work together to produce graduates who would be ethical entrepreneurs, leaders and change agents for the improvement of society,” Prof Kumar said.

He stated further that admissions are also open for the Hensard University Foundation School which is running a one-year programme on arts, social and management sciences, physical and natural sciences to prepare candidates for JAMB, GCE, NECO.

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