Federal University of Health Sciences Kwale, Delta State
, Delta • Est. 2023
About Federal University of Health Sciences Kwale, Delta State
Federal University of Health Sciences, Kwale is a federal specialised medical university located in Kwale, Delta State, in southern Nigeria. The institution focuses on medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing and allied health sciences education, with faculties spanning basic medical sciences, clinical sciences, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing sciences and medical laboratory sciences. The university is positioned to address the demand for locally-trained medical professionals in Delta State and the broader Niger Delta, complementing the established federal Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun and the Delta State medical training infrastructure.
History
Federal University of Health Sciences, Kwale was established by the Federal Government as part of the 2023-era expansion of federal specialised universities focused on medical and health sciences education. The Kwale location in Delta State was selected for available land. The institution received NUC and Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) approvals to commence MBBS training and admitted its inaugural cohort. The institution operates teaching hospital affiliations to support clinical training. The establishment reflects federal commitment to addressing Nigeria\'s acute shortage of medical professionals through specialised medical universities distributed across all geopolitical zones.
Core values: ExcellenceIntegrityServiceInnovation
Key Facts at a Glance
Academic
Faculties: — Departments: 30 Undergraduate courses: 35 Postgraduate courses: 25 Modes: Full-time, Part-time, Sandwich Semester: Two semesters Medium: EnglishOutcomes
Graduation rate: — Employment rate (6mo): — Average student rating: 4.0 / 5 Reviews: 0 verifiedRankings
No published rankings yet.Leadership
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Abel Nze Onunu |
Courses Offered (35)
Admission Requirements
Federal University of Health Sciences Kwale, Delta State considers candidates who meet the institutional JAMB cutoff and pass the Post-UTME screening. Direct Entry applicants must meet the entry requirements for their chosen course.
Entry modes accepted: UTMEDirect Entry
✓ Accepts Direct Entry — Accepts inter-university transfers
Admission timeline (recent)
| Event | Year | Window | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Utme | 2026 | May 12 → Jun 24, 2026 | Open |
Sample Cutoff Marks (2025)
| Course | JAMB | Post-UTME | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 258 | 61 | Very High |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering | 256 | 65 | Very High |
| Physiology | 255 | 80 | Very High |
| Political Science | 255 | 54 | Very High |
| International Relations | 254 | 70 | Very High |
| Marine Engineering | 245 | 79 | High |
| Software Engineering | 245 | 51 | High |
| Pharmacy | 241 | 50 | High |
| Mechatronics Engineering | 238 | 65 | High |
| Optometry | 235 | 71 | High |
Tuition & Fees (2026/2027)
| Tuition fee | ₦40,000 |
| Acceptance fee (fresh students only) | ₦35,000 |
| On-campus accommodation | ₦25,000 |
| Development levy | ₦25,000 |
| Other fees (ID card, medicals, sport, etc.) | ₦30,000 |
| Estimated total per session | ₦155,000 |
For incoming undergraduate students in the 2026/2027 academic session. Returning students pay 60-70% of this amount.
Campus & Infrastructure
Federal University of Health Sciences, Kwale operates from a campus in Kwale, in Ndokwa West Local Government Area, central Delta State. The campus features basic medical sciences buildings, anatomy and physiology laboratories, the university library, lecture theatres, student halls of residence and administrative facilities. Clinical training is conducted through affiliated teaching hospitals. Kwale is connected by road to Warri (about 1.5 hours south), Asaba (1.5 hours north) and Benin City (2 hours west). Air access is via Asaba International Airport with daily flights to Lagos and Abuja.