Official List of Courses Offered in Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University (formerly Eastern Palm University) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University (formerly Eastern Palm University): If you are searching for Eastern Palm University, you need to update your vocabulary immediately. The university has been officially renamed Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University (KOMU).

This institution, located in Ogboko, Ideato South LGA of Imo State, was once surrounded by controversy regarding its ownership (State vs. Private/PPP). Here is the final verdict: KOMU is a full-fledged State University owned 100% by the Imo State Government. It is no longer a private or PPP entity.

Below is the official and accredited list of courses offered at KOMU (formerly Eastern Palm University) for the 2026/2027 session, categorized by their Faculties.

1. College of Medicine and Nursing Science

This is the newest and most competitive college. Admission is strictly by merit.

• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — The flagship course. Requires a high JAMB score (210+).

• Nursing Science (B.NSc) — Extremely competitive (Aim for 205+).

• Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS) — High demand.

• Public Health

• Environmental Health Science

2. Faculty of Law

• Law (LL.B) — Hosted in a dedicated building. Admission requires a very high aggregate score (200+).

3. Faculty of Science

This faculty is the academic backbone of the university.

• Animal and Environmental Biology

• Biochemistry

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Computer Science — The tech hub of the school. Very high demand.

• Cyber Security — New & highly sought after.

• Information Technology — Distinct from Computer Science; focuses on IT infrastructure.

• Mathematics

• Microbiology — Very popular.

• Physics

• Plant Science and Biotechnology

• Statistics

• Zoology

4. Faculty of Social and Management Sciences

• Accounting — Very high demand.

• Banking and Finance

• Business Administration

• Economics

• Entrepreneurship — KOMU places a huge emphasis on self-reliance.

• Industrial Relations and Personnel Management

• Marketing

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Sociology

5. Faculty of Arts

• English and Literary Studies

• History and International Studies

• Linguistics

• Philosophy

6. Faculty of Environmental Sciences

• Architecture — Requires a creative portfolio or flair for design.

• Estate Management

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into KOMU, you need to navigate their specific “Rebranding” reality:

1. The Name Change Confusion

• When registering for JAMB, you might still see “Eastern Palm University” on some older blogs, but on the official JAMB CAPS, it is listed as Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University. Ensure you select the correct name to avoid missing your admission letter.

2. The Cut-Off Mark Hierarchy KOMU has a tiered cut-off system:

• Tier 1 (210+): Medicine and Surgery.

• Tier 2 (200 – 205): Nursing, Law.

• Tier 3 (160 – 180): Medical Laboratory Science, Computer Science, Cyber Security.

• Tier 4 (150): All other courses in Science, Arts, and Management.

3. The “Imo” Catchment

• Since it is now fully an Imo State University, indigenes of Imo State receive priority. However, the university is actively recruiting students from all over Nigeria to boost its population, so non-indigenes have a very high chance of admission if they meet the merit cut-off.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is KOMU a Private University? No. It used to be a PPP (Public-Private Partnership) known as Eastern Palm University. It has been fully recovered by the Imo State Government and is now a Public State University.

Is the campus safe? The university is located in Ogboko, Ideato South. It is a suburban campus. The university management has invested heavily in perimeter fencing and security to ensure student safety, distinct from the general security situation in the region.

Does KOMU accept JUPEB? Yes. KOMU runs a JUPEB Foundation School. If you score low in JAMB, you can enroll in their JUPEB programme (1 year) and gain Direct Entry admission into 200 Level the following year.