Madonna University, Nigeria is the first Private / Catholic University in Nigeria. Being the first private / Catholic University in Nigeria and a member of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU), we pride ourselves as upholders of the great Catholic education tradition that birthed modern civilization. With both Ecclesiastical and State approvals, we are the best of our kind, and have over the years sought to improve our standard of teaching and learning, with a view to adapting our students to the education and moral demands of the 21st century - in line with the hopes and aspirations of the Catholic Church.
As one of the best private universities in Nigeria, Madonna University has since its inception, remained dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in learning, teaching, research and upholding the age-long Catholic education tradition of holistic formation. With the University starting first in Okija which was her take-off campus, the University’s main campus was relocated to Elele, Rivers State, in 2004. The University’s third campus located in Akpugo; Enugu State came into operation in 2011.