Jewel University, Gombe state
, Gombe • Est. 2023
About Jewel University, Gombe state
Jewel University, Gombe is a private university located in Gombe State, in north-eastern Nigeria. The institution operates faculties spanning the natural and applied sciences, social and management sciences, humanities, computing and education. Jewel is positioned to provide private higher education access in north-eastern Nigeria, complementing the federal Federal University Kashere, Gombe State University, Gombe State Polytechnic, Federal College of Education (Technical) Gombe, Gombe State College of Education Billiri and North Eastern University Gombe in providing diversified tertiary education access for the region.
History
Jewel University was established as a private university providing quality higher education in north-eastern Nigeria, where private university provision has historically lagged behind southern Nigeria. The institution\'s name "Jewel" reflects aspirations for value and excellence in education. The Gombe State location was selected for accessibility. The institution received NUC approval and admitted its inaugural cohort with founding faculties configured to address tertiary education demand. Through subsequent years the institution has continued to develop academic capacity and infrastructure.
Core values: ExcellenceIntegrityServiceInnovation
Key Facts at a Glance
Courses Offered (35)
Admission Requirements
Jewel University, Gombe 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 17 → Jun 7, 2026 | Open |
Sample Cutoff Marks (2025)
| Course | JAMB | Post-UTME | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Engineering | 222 | 77 | High |
| Software Engineering | 221 | 69 | High |
| Computer Engineering | 213 | 54 | Moderate |
| Mechanical Engineering | 208 | 60 | Moderate |
| Medicine and Surgery | 207 | 51 | Moderate |
| Estate Management | 202 | 72 | Moderate |
| Sociology | 196 | 64 | Low |
| Cyber Security | 195 | 74 | Low |
| Physiotherapy | 190 | 64 | Low |
| Chemical Engineering | 190 | 54 | Low |
Tuition & Fees (2026/2027)
| Tuition fee | ₦850,000 |
| Acceptance fee (fresh students only) | ₦250,000 |
| On-campus accommodation | ₦350,000 |
| Development levy | ₦75,000 |
| Other fees (ID card, medicals, sport, etc.) | ₦100,000 |
| Estimated total per session | ₦1,625,000 |
For incoming undergraduate students in the 2026/2027 academic session. Returning students pay 60-70% of this amount.
Campus & Infrastructure
Jewel University operates from a campus in Gombe State, with academic infrastructure including faculty buildings, research laboratories, the university library, lecture theatres, student halls of residence and sports facilities. The Gombe location is connected by road to Bauchi (about 1.5 hours west), Yola (3 hours east) and Jos (4 hours south-west). Air access is via Gombe Lawanti International Airport with regular flights to Abuja and Lagos, and the larger Yola Airport accessible for additional destinations.