National Universities Commission green-lights new degrees in Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering and more
Bells University of Technology, Ota, has received formal approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to establish 11 new full-time academic programmes, positioning the institution at the forefront of Nigeria’s drive for advanced, industry-relevant education.
In the approval letter received by the BellsTech, the Commission confirmed that resource-verification panels had found the university’s human and material resources “sufficient for the effective take-off” of the proposed courses.
The New Programmes at a Glance
1. B.Tech. Software Engineering
2. B.Tech. Cyber Security
3. B.Tech. Library and Information Systems
4. B.Tech. Data Science
5. Split of Management Technology into:
i.) B. Sc. Project Management
ii) B. Sc. Transport Management
6. M.Sc. and Ph.D. Finance
7. M.Sc. and Ph.D. Information Technology
8. M.Tech. and Ph.D. Surveying and Geoinformatics
9. PGD., M.Eng., M.Phil. and Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering
10. PGD., M.Eng., M.Phil. and Ph.D. Computer Engineering
11. PGD., M.Eng., M.Phil. and Ph.D. Mechatronics
All programmes are slated to commence in the 2025/2026 academic session on the university’s main campus in Ota. The approval explicitly covers full-time delivery.
“A New Era of Tech-Driven Learning”
Reacting to the announcement, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jeremiah O. Ojediran, RE COREN, FNSE, FNIAE, IION, hailed the decision as “a watershed moment” for Bells University. “These programmes were designed in close consultation with industry leaders and international accreditation bodies. From biomedical devices to geospatial intelligence, our graduates will be equipped to solve 21st-century challenges—here in Nigeria and globally,” he said.
Next Steps
The university leadership has pledged to:
• Fast-track recruitment of additional faculty with terminal degrees and industry experience.
• Expand state-of-the-art laboratories for cyber-security simulation, rapid-prototyping mechatronics, and biomedical imaging.
• Embed professional certifications (e.g., Cisco, PMI, CFA, ESRI) into the curricula to enhance employability.
Founded in 2005, Bells University is Nigeria’s first private university of technology. The institution currently offers over 40 NUC-accredited programmes across six colleges and is recognized for its emphasis on entrepreneurship, research, and ethical leadership.