09/02/2023
ADMISSION NOW OPENS TO SUN, IDUMUJE-UGBOKO, DELTA STATE.
Login and visit the Sport University of Nigeria (SUN), Udumuje-Ugboko Delta State for your admission into her Diploma and certificate programs, Conventional degree programs, and Compulsory physical sports/ High performance training leadership institute.
The Sports University of Nigeria (SUN) was established by the Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation to train athletes, coaches, sports managers and other professionals. The focus is to equip professional sportsmen and women with adequate training to excel in sports and earn additional qualifications that shall enable them to face the challenges of life and contribute positively to national development. Beyond the individual, the Sports University is established to facilitate Nigeria's rise to enviable position as a leading sports nation. It is designed to produce alumni each of whom shall be an accomplished sportsman or woman.
It is with the clear vision above and given additional considerations to the need to expand access to University education in Nigeria and to enhance the entrepreneurial capacity of academic programs taught in Nigerian Universities.
As the pioneer Sports University in Nigeria, the goal is to position the University as a Center of Excellence in sports, business and academics that will be a magnet for aspiring sportsmen and women.
The University has opened its doors to all without discrimination, in line with its equal opportunity commitment.
The University is built on 6 principles of Equity,Justice, Fairness, Hard work, Dedication, and
Commitment as a catalyst for self improvement of its students and national development.
The mission of the Sports University of Nigeria is to provide an enabling state-of-the-art environment for the training of world class sportsmen and women akin to global model of excellence in sports and academics.
The vision of the Sport University of Nigeria is to develop an institution that produces international standard sports professionals who can compete at the Olympics and other world forums with exceptional results and focus on teaching, research and community development.
The objectives of the Sports University of Nigeria are to:
i. promote sports and sports education to ensure the development of sports professionals of international standards.
ii. establish a specialized institute of sports to provide the enabling environment for the training of world class sports athletes, and provide avenue for the development and certification of sports administrators and managers;
iii. to educate and prepare the next generation of sports industry professionals as well as offer additional training and certification programs to those currently in the industry.
iv. committed to finding creative ways to use sports and athletes to inspire positive social change.
ADMMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
I. FOUNDATION YEAR PROGRAMMES
The Foundation programme is for candidates who do not possess the prerequisite qualifications into degree programmes and the required JAMB scores. The programme covers 12 calendar months. During this period, the candidates would be prepared to make up their deficiencies in O -Level subjects to make up in both WAEC or NECO and JAMB. The student will also be actively involved in any sport of his or her interests.
II. DEGREE PROGRAMMES
The admission requirements to the University degree programmes varies among the different faculties. For undergraduate programmes the candidate is required to have at least five (5) credits in subjects such as Mathematics, English Language and any other three subjects relevant to the course of study. The candidate must have also passed the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Potential certifications will be awarded in Coaching, Officiating and other areas in conjunction with the relevant International Awarding Bodies.
III DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
HIGH PERFORMANCE CENTRE AND SPORT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
All candidates applying to any of the programmes of the Sports University are expected to undergo an intensive trial exercise for one week on the campus in any sports of interest to display latent potential in the sport. The candidate must possess a considerable high potential in the sport to get admitted into the University despite the academic standing of the Candidate. The available sports include; Soccer, Athletics (track and fields), Basketball, Volley ball, Badminton, Lawn tennis, Taekwondo, Judo, Gymnastics, Golf, Table tennis, Cycling, Hockey, Boxing, Wrestling, Swimming and Weight lifting.
