McPherson University (McU) is a private Christian university in Abeokuta, Seriki-Sotayo, Ogun State. Nigeria. It was founded by the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria in 2012.
Vision
“To build a People of Excellence and Integrity for Service”.
Mission
“To provide qualitative, functional and sound education with Godly virtues that will prepare men and women for leadership and positive impact on Society”.
ABOUT MCPHERSON UNIVERSITY
McPherson University is a distinct and vision-driven, leaders-producing Institution that is highly committed to providing a world class education to students from various tribes and races in Nigeria and beyond.
Established in 2012, McU is fast taking shape as the hub of intellectual activities. The University is equipped with modern ICT facilities. The institution is also known for academic discipline, moral probity and its competitive edge which is revolutionizing the Nigerian education.
The Ivory tower is an initiative of the Foursquare Gospel Church, Nigeria which has taken education as one of its basic foundations with a view to raising balanced “champions” who will lead and bring the desired change.
The University was licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) on Tuesday, 28th day of February, 2012, as the 49th private University and 121st University in Nigeria.
At McPherson, we are dedicated to ensuring that students are thoroughly prepared for the now and future as the world is changing. Programmes, spiritual and social activities are structured to enhance students’ academic ability and minimize distractions.
As one of the nation’s private Universities, now famous for academic excellence, the University is home of seasoned and dedicated workforce of experienced academics and amiable administrative staff.
The University is strongly committed to training the students to become the best and brightest in their chosen paths.
MCPHERSON UNIVERSITY LOCATION
The University is located on KM 96, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, Nigeria, near Foursquare City, Ajebo. It is bounded on the north by the Ogunmakin-Ajebo-Abeokuta road and on the east by farmlands and the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The site of McPHERSON UNIVERSITY lies approximately within latitude 7º07N and 7º08N and longitude of 3º41N on elevation of between 82m to 109m.
MCPHERSON UNIVERSITY LIST OF COURSES
Below is the official list of undergraduate courses offered at the McPherson University.
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES
· Department of English Language
· Department of Religious Studies
· Department of History & International Relations
COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
· Department of Computer Science
· Department of Mathematics
· Department of Physics
· Department of Statistics
· Department of Chemistry
· Department of Microbiology
· Department of Biochemistry
· Department of Biotechnology
· Department of Industrial Chemistry
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
· Department of Accounting
· Department of Banking & Finance
· Department of Business Administration
· Department of Economics
· Department of Marketing
· Department of Mass Communication
· Department of International Relations
MCPHERSON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL FEES
Below is the official school fees schedule for students of the McPherson University:
Academic Session School Fees for Returning students
· Faculty of Basic Medical Science
· Nursing = N800,000 per session
· College of Natural and Applied Sciences
· Computer Science = N700,000 per session
· Biochemistry = N630,000 per session
· Microbiology = N630,000 per session
· Medical Laboratory Science = N700,000 per session
· Software Engineering = N700,000 per session
· Information Technology = N700,000 per session
· Cyber Security = N700,000 per session
· College of Social and Management Sciences
· Accounting = N700,000 per session
· Banking & Finance = N620,000 per session
· Economics = N670,000 per session
· Business Administration = N620,000 per session
· Mass Comm. = N700,000 per session
· Marketing = N620,000 per session
· Int’l Relations = N620,000 per session
SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
· PGD = N250,000 (for entire duration – two semesters)
· M.Sc. Accounting = N500,000 (for entire duration – three semesters)
· M.Sc. Computer Science = N500,000 (for entire duration – three semesters)
· MBA = N850,000 (for entire duration – four semesters)
· Ph.D. Computer Science = N900,000 (for entire duration – six semesters)
NOTE: FOR FRESH STUDENTS ONLY
In addition to the School Fees above, fresh students are expected to pay the underlisted fees:
· * Acceptance 55,000.00
· * Medical Screening 10,000.00
· * Development Levy 20,000.00
· * Result Verification 5,000.00
UNDERGRADUATE FRESH STUDENTS ONLY
All payments should be made in the name of the student to the above School’s Account with UBA
NOTE: FOR ALL SCIENCE STUDENTS
* Science Lab.Uniform 5,000.00
NOTE: FOR ALL STUDENTS
Payment of N20,000.00 levy for Parent Lecturer Forum (PLF) should be made to the following account:
BANK – ACCESS BANK PLC
ACCOUNT NAME – McPHERSON UNIVERSITY PARENT LECTURER FORUM
ACCOUNT NUMBER: – 0700658330
SCHOOL FEES STRUCTURE FOR 2021/2022 SESSION
MCPHERSON UNIVERSITY HOSTEL FEE
Below is the hostel accommodation fee for all hostels in MCU. The hostel accommodation is for both fresh and returning students for the current academic session. The hostel is optional but it is advisable that freshers start by staying in the school hostel.
Hostel Accommodation Fee is N80, 000 Naira per student.
MCPHERSON UNIVERSITY STUDENTS LIFE STYLE
Our students enjoy a wide range of lifestyle that make them what they are – Champions. This include moral, academic, social, spiritual, entrepreneurial, sports and recreations, and lots more.
Towards achieving the Total Man Concept programme of McPherson University which is geared towards developing Man in his triune nature, the Sport Sub-Unit of the Directorate; working in collaboration with the Sports arm of the Student Representative Council places their emphasis on the development of Man’s physical being.
To achieve this, sporting activities, competitions, and physical fitness exercises are regularly organized for the students at the University’s Sports complex as well as other Sporting arenas around the Halls of Residence.
Some of such activities include Athletics, Football, Volleyball, Lawn Tennis and Basket Ball. The Common Rooms located within the Halls of Residence are also equipped with Table Tennis boards for indoor games.
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