New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State
, Ogun • Est. 2025
About New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State
New City University, Ayetoro is a private university located in Ayetoro, Ogun State, in south-western Nigeria. The institution operates faculties spanning the natural and applied sciences, social and management sciences, humanities and computing. The institution\'s name "New City" reflects aspirations for modern, forward-looking academic culture. New City serves Ogun State and the broader South-West, complementing the substantial Ogun State tertiary education infrastructure. The institution operates as a private university under accreditation oversight by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Undergraduate admission is conducted through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with candidates required to meet minimum O-Level credit requirements in five subjects including English Language and mathematics where relevant, plus institutional post-UTME screening. Direct Entry admission is available for candidates with relevant A-Level, ND, HND, NCE or other recognised qualifications. The university provides academic support services, hostel accommodation arrangements where available, sporting facilities, library access, computing infrastructure, the bursary, the registry and standard student welfare provisions aligned with NUC quality standards for Nigerian university education.
History
New City University was established as a private university providing quality higher education in south-western Nigeria. The Ayetoro location in Ogun State was selected for available land. 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, contributing to the substantial private tertiary education provision in Ogun State.
Core values: ExcellenceIntegrityServiceInnovation
Key Facts at a Glance
Courses Offered (35)
Admission Requirements
New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun 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 13 → Jun 16, 2026 | Open |
Sample Cutoff Marks (2025)
| Course | JAMB | Post-UTME | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 212 | 69 | Moderate |
| Biology | 211 | 80 | Moderate |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering | 210 | 54 | Moderate |
| Estate Management | 209 | 80 | Moderate |
| Anatomy | 207 | 69 | Moderate |
| Human Resource Management | 201 | 56 | Moderate |
| Chemical Engineering | 201 | 72 | Moderate |
| Mass Communication | 200 | 55 | Moderate |
| Biochemistry | 200 | 59 | Moderate |
| Education and Mathematics | 194 | 56 | 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
New City University operates from a campus in Ayetoro, Ogun State. The campus features academic infrastructure including faculty buildings, research laboratories, the university library, lecture theatres, student halls of residence and sports facilities. The Ogun location provides connectivity via the Lagos-Ibadan or Lagos-Abeokuta corridors, with road access to Lagos (about 1.5 hours south), Ibadan (1.5 hours north) and Abeokuta. Air access is via Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos with daily international and domestic flights.