Wellspring University

What Wellspring University does

Wellspring University is a private Nigerian university located on Irhirhi Road, off-Airport Road by ADP Junction, Benin City, Edo State. The institution operates across multiple colleges — College of Science and Computing, College of Health Sciences, Faculty of Nursing Science, College of Medicine, and College of Social and Management Sciences — offering NUC-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in computing (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Data Science), health sciences (Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health, Microbiology, Biochemistry), and social/management disciplines (Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Mass Communication, International Relations, Criminology and Security Studies, Intelligence and Security Studies). The university reported 2,149 total students with over 800 new admissions in the 2024/2025 academic session, conferring 228 degrees at its 13th Convocation in October 2025.

The institution runs on a tuition-driven revenue model with annual undergraduate tuition ranging from ₦560,000 to ₦651,000 depending on programme and level, supplemented by postgraduate tuition, JUPEB pre-degree fees, hostel accommodation (approximately ₦215,000-₦225,000), and ancillary charges including acceptance fees, development levy, ICT, laboratory, and library fees. Distribution channels include UTME/JAMB entry, Direct Entry, JUPEB, the School of Part-Time Studies for working professionals, and a digital application portal, with services delivered via on-campus attendance, a student portal, and an eLibrary providing Wellspring OER and Research4Life access. The Ubemilin Centre for Tomorrow serves as the in-house innovation hub, and the Wellspring University Journal of Science and Computing (WUJSC, ISSN 3043-5471) publishes biannual peer-reviewed research. Leadership is headed by Vice Chancellor Professor Isaac Rotimi Ajayi.

Name

Wellspring University

Legal name

Wellspring University

Website

https://wellspringuniversity.edu.ng

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Wellspring University is a private Nigerian university in Benin City, Edo State, delivering NUC-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in computing, health sciences, and social/management disciplines to roughly 2,100 students across full-time, part-time, and JUPEB pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private University Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB)

Keywords

• Private university education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate degree programs
• Health sciences education
• Computer science programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Benin City

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition: Tuition fees for undergraduate programs ranging from ₦560,000 to ₦651,000 annually depending on program and level. Programs include Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, and more.
2. Postgraduate Tuition: Revenue from MBA programmes, Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD), MSc programmes in various disciplines including Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, International Relations, Mass Communication, and Nursing Science; as well as Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and PhD programmes.
3. JUPEB Programme: Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board programme for pre-university education leading to direct university admission.
4. Acceptance and Administrative Fees: One-time acceptance fees (approximately ₦40,000 for most programmes), matriculation fees, caution deposits, ID card fees, and other administrative charges. Additional annual fees include development levy, medical services, laboratory fees, sporting activities, ICT charges, and library development fees.
5. Hostel Accommodation: On-campus hostel accommodation for fresh students (approximately ₦225,000 annually) and returning students (approximately ₦215,000 annually).
6. 2026/2027 Academic Session Fees: School fees for the upcoming 2026/2027 academic session covering all programs including Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Software Engineering, Public Health, Information Technology, Mass Communication, Accounting, Business Administration, Biochemistry, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, and Economics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Wellspring University is a private Nigerian university that sells NUC-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes across health sciences, computing, social sciences, management, and basic medical sciences. It supplements classroom teaching with the Ubemilin Centre for Tomorrow innovation hub, an eLibrary and digital learning resources, and the Wellspring University Journal of Science and Computing (WUJSC). The institution serves prospective students through JAMB/UTME, Direct Entry, JUPEB, and part-time pathways.

Product overview

Wellspring University is a private Nigerian university offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate academic programs across multiple disciplines. The institution operates through its five colleges: College of Science and Computing (offering Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Cyber Security, Data Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry), College of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, College of Social and Management Sciences (offering Business, Accounting, Economics, Mass Communication, International Relations), and Faculty of Nursing Science. The university also provides pre-degree programs through JUPEB and part-time study options through its School of Part Time Studies. Additionally, The Ubemilin Centre for Tomorrow serves as the university's innovation hub, nurturing entrepreneurial initiatives. The institution maintains NUC accreditation across its programs and publishes the Wellspring University Journal of Science and Computing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Ubemilin Centre for Tomorrow: Wellspring University's innovation hub focused on nurturing innovative thinking and initiatives, social impact enterprises, and entrepreneurial ideas. The term Ubemilin is coined from the local Benin dialect meaning 'to nurture'.

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programmes (B.Sc., B.N.Sc., BMLS) A portfolio of NUC-accredited four- to five-year undergraduate degree programmes covering Health Sciences (Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health, Microbiology, Biochemistry), Computing (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Data Science), Business and Management (Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Hospitality and Tourism), and Social Sciences (International Relations, Mass Communication, Criminology, Intelligence and Security Studies, Public Administration). Designed for school leavers entering via UTME/JAMB (100-Level) or Direct Entry (200-Level).
• Postgraduate Degree Programmes (PGD, MBA, MSc, MPhil, DBA, PhD) Postgraduate academic and professional programmes including Postgraduate Diplomas, MBA, MSc in disciplines such as Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, International Relations, Mass Communication, and Nursing Science, the professional Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), MPhil, and PhD programmes across multiple disciplines. Targeted at graduates and working professionals pursuing advanced credentials and specialisation.
• JUPEB Preliminary Programme A pre-university programme run in conjunction with the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board that prepares secondary school completers for direct admission into 100-Level at Nigerian universities, including Wellspring University.
• School of Part-Time Studies Flexible learning options for working professionals and students unable to attend full-time programmes, offering part-time and top-up B.Sc. degree pathways (including a 5-year B.Sc. Computer Science programme billed per semester).
• The Ubemilin Centre for Tomorrow (Innovation Hub) Wellspring University's innovation hub named from the Benin dialect word "Ubemilin" meaning "to nurture"; serves as the institution's intervention vehicle to nurture, manage and promote innovative thinking and initiatives, birth social impact enterprises, and promote entrepreneurial ideas, advocacy, and leadership initiatives beyond the classroom.
• Wellspring University Journal of Science and Computing (WUJSC) A peer-reviewed, open-access, double-blinded, multidisciplinary journal (ISSN 3043-5471) that publishes original research papers, excellent review articles, and concise communications twice a year in June and December across science and computing fields.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% pass rate in professional examinations for pioneer Nursing and Medical Laboratory Sciences graduating cohorts
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dr. Uyi Akpata (Former PwC Country Senior Partner)minorOthers · 29 August 2024Dr. Uyi Akpata, former Country Senior Partner and Regional Senior Partner of PwC West Africa, was conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Management Science by Wellspring University in 2018. The university held a reception in his honour on 29th August 2024 celebrating his retirement after a remarkable 40-year career with PwC. Dr. Akpata expressed commitment to contributing his time and resources towards achieving Wellspring University's vision, indicating potential future collaboration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Covenant University: Covenant University is a top-ranked private Nigerian university in Ota, Ogun State, known for high academic standards and faith-based ethos. Operates across similar disciplines (health, computing, business, social sciences) and competes for the same Nigerian private-university student segment as Wellspring.
• Babcock University: Babcock University is a leading private Nigerian university in Ogun State with comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate programs across health sciences, computing, business, and social sciences. Directly comparable to Wellspring as a faith-based private university offering NUC-accredited programs to a similar Nigerian student demographic.
• Afe Babalola University: Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) is a private Nigerian university in Ado-Ekiti offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in law, health sciences, engineering, computing, and social sciences. Directly comparable private peer with similar multi-college structure and focus on professional employability.
• Benson Idahosa University: Benson Idahosa University is a private Christian university also located in Benin City, Edo State — the same primary market as Wellspring. Directly comparable peer operating in the same city with similar faith-based ethos, multi-college structure, and program portfolio.
• Pan-Atlantic University: Pan-Atlantic University is a private Nigerian university in Lagos operating Lagos Business School and undergraduate programs. Comparable to Wellspring as a private multi-program institution serving the Nigerian professional and undergraduate market with similar tuition levels.

Broad incumbents

• National Open University of Nigeria: NOVA is Nigeria's federally chartered open and distance learning institution, offering degree programs across all of Wellspring's disciplines at scale. Represents the incumbent distance-learning alternative whose growth could constrain Wellspring's addressable market.
• University of Lagos: University of Lagos (UNILAG) is a leading federal public university with comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate programs including Computing, Sciences, and Social Sciences. Represents the broader incumbent that private universities like Wellspring compete against for top Nigerian students.

Emerging players

• African Leadership University: ALU is a pan-African higher education institution with campuses in Mauritius and Rwanda focused on developing African leaders, with a strong tech and entrepreneurship orientation. Comparable to Wellspring in pan-African leadership mission and innovation focus, but operates a more digitally enabled, multi-country model.
• Ashesi University: Ashesi University is a private, non-profit liberal arts university in Ghana with a strong leadership, ethics, and entrepreneurship mission. Comparable to Wellspring's pan-African leadership positioning, though it focuses more on liberal arts and sciences than health sciences.

Others

• uLesson Education Limited: uLesson is a Nigerian edtech platform offering online learning for secondary and tertiary preparation. Adjacent player in the Nigerian education ecosystem that represents the digital learning alternative Wellspring may need to compete with for cost-conscious students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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