Delsu: Everything you need to Know

Delta State University, popularly known as DELSU, is one of the most prestigious state-owned universities in Nigeria.

Delsu currently operates a multiple-campus system with three distinct campuses, which are about 200 km apart.

The university has its main campus located at Abraka, Delta State, and other campuses in Anwai-Asaba and Oleh, which are still in the same state, Delta.

The National Universities Commission controls, oversees, and accredits Delta State University, one of the 25 federal universities.

As of the time of this post, the university offers a wide range of educational programs, ranging from full-time certificate, degree and diploma programs to part-time weekend and evening degree programs.

Delsu also offers postgraduate studies up to the doctorate level.

The university possesses a student and staff counselling centre, an e-learning centre, students’ and lecturers’ accommodation facilities, a sporting complex, and a host of other amenities.

This unique university boasted about 36,000 students in the 2007/2008 academic session.

Frequently Asked Questions about Delsu

What is the full meaning of Delsu?

Delsu is an abbreviation for Delta State University.

When was Delsu founded?

The year 1992 marked the establishment of Delta State University.

What is the motto of Delta State University (Delsu)?

Knowledge, Character and Service.

What is the official website of Delta State University (DELSU)?

The university has two official websites, which they use to disseminate information to the public.
www.delsu.edu.ng and www.delsuonline.com

www.delsu.edu.ng offers everything you need to know about the school, such as weekly bulletins, library information, gallery, students admission status, etc.

While www.delsuonline.com offers portal services such as, students and admin logins, printing of school fees receipt, replacement of Lost identity cards, result checking, printing of departmental courses, etc.

Does Delsu offer scholarships?

Delta State University offers various forms of financial assistance, including scholarships, bursaries, grants, and different awards. The university has a special scholarship plan and grants to various categories of students.

Is Delsu a federal or state university?

Delta state university is a state owned university, which is overseen and accredited by the National University Commission

Where is Delsu Located?

Delsu is located in Delta State, Nigeria. It has its main campus in Abraka and other campuses in Anwai-Asaba and Oleh.

The History of Delsu

Delta State University (Delsu) was generally recorded as a centre of education.

It began as a government teacher’s training college during the colonial period and a few years into the postcolonial times.

Delsu became an educational college that awarded the Nigerian Certificate of Education (NCE) from the year 1971 to 1985.

The university became affiliated with the University of Benin in 1981 and started offering degree programs from that year until 1985.

Prior to its transformation into the Faculty of Education at the former Bendel State University, its primary campus was located in Ekpoma.

The establishment of the independent Delta State University Abraka was triggered by the creation of Edo and Delta states in August 1991 and the conversion of the formerly known Bendel University Ekpoma in December 1991.

This move was carried out by the then-executive governor of the state, Olorogun Felix Ibru, on the 30th of April, 1992.

Delta State University began with Five faculties at its early stage:

•  Faculty of Education.
• Faculty of Agriculture.
• Faculty of Arts.
• Faculty of Science.
• Faculty of Social science.

In 1995, the state government enacted a policy that enabled the university to have three campuses.

These campuses were distributed within the 3 senatorial districts of Delta State.

As a result of this enacted policy, the main campus was established in Abraka, and the other campuses were established in Anwai-Asaba and Oleh.

Delsu Campuses and Their Faculties.

Delta State University’s academic programmes/faculties are currently distributed among the campuses below.

Delsu Abraka Campus

Abraka is an urhobo kingdom in Delta state, which has been made popular due to the fact that the main Campus of Delta state university (Delsu) is located there.

Faculties in Delsu Abraka Campus.

• Faculty of Education
•  Faculty of Art
• Faculty of Social science
•  Faculty of Pharmacy
•  Faculty of Science

Delsu Anwai- Asaba Campus.

Asaba is a city found in Delta state, which is located at the western edge of the Niger River.

It is a fast growing urban area which possesses one of the Delta state university’s campuses.

Faculties in Anwai-Asaba campus

• Faculty of Agriculture
• Faculty of Accountancy
• Faculty of Environmental Studies.

Oleh Campus

Oleh, the headquarters of the Isoko south local government area is home to one of the Delta State University Campuses.

It was established as a result of the amended Edict in the year 1995

Facilities in Oleh Campus

•  Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Engineering

Delsu Hostel Accommodation (Halls of Residence)

The state owned university offers a wide range of accommodation for both post graduate and undergraduate students.

These Halls of residence are distributed through out the various campuses.

Abraka Halls of Residence (hostel)

Male Accommodation

• Abraka hall for males
•  Canon Mason Hall for males
•  Medical hostel

Female Accommodation

• Council Hall.
• Eco hall
• Ethiope hall
• Medical Hostel
• NDDC Hall
• Executive Hostel

Anwai halls of residence (hostel)

Male Accommodation

• Council Hall

Female Accommodation

• Asaba Hall
• Niger Hall
• NEEDS assessment hall

Delsu Oleh Halls of Residence (hostel)

Male accommodation

•  Two government hostel
• Brooklyn hall

Female Accommodation

• Two Government Hostels
• Isoko Development Venture hostel
• Women Affairs Hall