SUMAS NUC Accreditation for 15 Programmes

The National Universities Commission has granted full accreditation to 15 academic programmes at the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno.

The approval followed the NUC accreditation evaluation exercise held between 28 October and 3 December 2025. The panels assessed academic standards, staff quality, infrastructure, laboratory facilities, library resources and general school readiness across the affected departments.

SUMAS Gets Full NUC Accreditation for 15 Programmes

The State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, has secured full accreditation for 15 programmes from the National Universities Commission.

The accreditation followed a review by NUC panels, who checked the listed departments and their resources. The assessment covered teaching standards, personnel, facilities and support systems; no small matter for a medical and applied sciences university.

Full List of SUMAS Programmes Accredited by NUC

The programmes that received full accreditation are:

1. Doctor of Physiotherapy
2. Human Anatomy
3. Human Physiology
4. Medical Laboratory Science
5. Nursing Science
6. Human Nutrition and Dietetics
7. Radiography and Radiation Science
8. Computer Science
9. Information and Communication Technology
10. Architecture
11. Doctor of Pharmacy
12. Applied Microbiology and Brewing
13. Biochemistry
14. Genetics and Biotechnology
15. Pure and Industrial Chemistry

These courses now carry full NUC accreditation status as stated by the University.

Areas Checked During the NUC Accreditation Exercise

NUC panels reviewed several parts of the programmes before granting the approval.

The assessment covered:

• Academic standards
• Staffing quality
• Infrastructure
• Laboratory facilities
• Library resources
• General readiness across the affected departments

The exercise ran from 28 October to 3 December 2025.

Vice-Chancellor Reacts to the Accreditation

The Vice-Chancellor of SUMAS, Professor James C. Ogbonna, expressed gratitude to the National Universities Commission for the accreditation process.

He also commended the management, staff and students of the University for their role during the exercise.

Professor Ogbonna said, “The accreditation of these programmes is a strong validation of our commitment to quality education, academic excellence, and global best practices. We remain committed to sustaining and improving on these standards.”

Director of Academic Planning Speaks

The Director of Academic Planning, Professor Jerry Ugwuanyi, also praised the teamwork shown during the accreditation exercise.

He noted that the University community approached the process with determination and confidence.

What the SUMAS NUC Accreditation Means

The full accreditation confirms NUC approval for the 15 listed programmes at SUMAS, Igbo-Eno.

For students, parents and applicants checking SUMAS accreditation status, the approved list covers key medical, science, technology and built environment courses. From Nursing Science to Doctor of Pharmacy, the notice gives a clear record of the programmes that secured full approval.

SUMAS NUC Accreditation Update

The University congratulated the SUMAS community on the full accreditation of the 15 programmes.

The approval marks a fresh academic record for the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, after the NUC exercise completed in 2025.

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