Overview and History of Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State

 
Situated barely a short drive from Nigeria’s federal capital, the campus of Mewar International University (MIU) lies at KM 21 Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Masaka, Nasarawa State — placing it at the junction of accessibility and tranquillity. Founded with global aspirations, MIU offers students the chance to engage in higher education near home, yet under an institution with international scope. In a country where demand for quality tertiary education outpaces supply, MIU positions itself as one of the emerging private universities aiming to fill that gap with modern infrastructure, contemporary programmes and a well-connected campus environment. 

What makes MIU particularly interesting is how it blends an Indian-heritage brand (from the “Mewar” region) with a Nigerian location and student base. According to its mission, the university seeks to accelerate “skill-oriented international-quality education” in Africa.

For students, parents and stakeholders considering MIU, this means there is promise: a young institution with modern ambitions. But it also means conducting due diligence is wise — given its recent establishment, checking how many programmes are mature, how the infrastructure performs in practice, how industry linkages work, and how student life fares will be important.
In this blog post we will walk through MIU’s official website, motto, founder, history, chancellor/leadership, accreditation & recognition, academic structure and facilities, campus life, and what we know (if anything) about notable alumni. My aim is to give you a rounded perspective — not just the brochure details, but also realistic commentary on what it currently offers and what you might need to check.

##Official Website
The official website of Mewar International University, Nigeria is miu.edu.ngOn the site you’ll find admission information, programme listings, campus location and contact details. It also features the university’s news updates, announcements of matriculation, scholarship opportunities and details about student life. The fact that the website is active and provides many details is a good sign of institutional transparency and readiness to engage prospective students.

##Motto
MIU Nigeria’s guiding vision is anchored in the phrase “Education for Knowledge, Peace & Prosperity.”

This motto reflects three inter-locking ambitions: to cultivate knowledge (academic excellence), to foster peace (social, ethical and community-oriented values) and to contribute to prosperity (economic empowerment, skill development, job creation). For students, this means that the institution signals not just academic qualifications, but a broader purpose of social impact and personal growth.

##Founder
The information around the specific individual “founder” of MIU is less widely publicised than in some older institutions, but the university describes itself as being co-founded by Engineer Samer Khan (among others) with the backing of the Mewar Group of Institutions (India) and Nigerian promoters. 

The Governing Council listing shows:

His Royal Highness Dr. Shehu Usman Chindo Yamusa III – Chancellor (Emir of Keffi, Nasarawa State) 

Engr. Samer Khan – Pro-Chancellor (Academics) and one of the proprietors of MIU Nigeria. 

Thus, the university’s origin draws on both Indian educational heritage (through Mewar) and Nigerian leadership/promoters, which frames its identity as a hybrid institution: local base, global outlook.

##History
Mewar International University Nigeria is relatively new but ambitious. It is listed among the private universities approved in 2021. 

According to the “About Us” page, MIU describes itself as the “first Indian University to establish its campus in Africa.” 

The campus is described as being spread over “150+ hectares of land, next to the metropolitan Federal Capital Territory Abuja, at the border of Abuja and Nasarawa State.” 

The licensing ceremony from Nigeria’s regulatory body, the National Universities Commission (NUC), was held 8 April 2021, when the licence was presented to MIU Nigeria. 

Since then, the university has launched its initial programmes, matriculated its pioneer cohorts, and begun accreditation – for example programmes in Software Engineering and Computer Science gained full accreditation in late 2024. 
Given the youth of the institution, growth is still ongoing: expanding the range of programmes, building out full infrastructure, deepening faculty experience and establishing graduate outcome track records. That offers both opportunity (join early, shape culture) and caveat (check maturity of your specific programme).

##Chancellor 
His Royal Highness Dr. Shehu Usman Chindo Yamusa III, Emir of Keffi, Nasarawa State 

Brief Biography:
The Emir of Keffi serves as Chancellor of MIU Nigeria, a ceremonial but important role — linking the university to traditional authority, regional networks and cultural legitimacy. While his full biography is not detailed in publicly-available sources on the MIU site, his role as Emir places him in a leadership position within Nasarawa State’s traditional hierarchy. For students and stakeholders, his appointment helps anchor the institution’s regional roots and local-community linkage even as the university projects international ambitions.
It is worth noting that daily academic leadership (such as Vice Chancellor) is held by Professors (see below), so students should check both the Chancellor and the VC for the institution’s leadership path.

##Accreditation and Recognition
MIU Nigeria has achieved key accreditation milestones:

It appears on the JAMB (Joint Admissions & Matriculation Board) “degree-list” of universities under the entry “MEWAR” Masaka, Nasarawa State.

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has given full accreditation status to at least some of its programmes:

The Software Engineering programme: full accreditation score 92.68%.

The Computer Science programme: full accreditation score 94.31%. 

The Cybersecurity programme: full accreditation status (score 89.43%). 

This indicates the institution is recognised and accredited by the key Nigerian regulator. However, because the university is recently established and many programmes are still growing, it remains prudent for prospective students to check:

Whether your specific programme is fully accredited (especially for professional fields)

Whether the facilities/faculty for your programme are fully operational

Whether the degree is recognised for professional/industry licencing if applicable.


##Academic Structure and Facilities
MIU offers a number of faculties (schools) and is equipped with modern facilities. Some key features are:

School-Structure: According to multiple listings, MIU has at least five main schools: School of Computing; School of Law; School of Scien­ces; School of Social Sciences; School of Management.

Programme Offerings: The school website lists undergraduate programmes such as: 

BSc Computer Science

BSc Software Engineering

BSc Cybersecurity

BSc Accounting

BSc Business Administration
 

Campus Infrastructure: The campus is described as spread over 150+ hectares at the border of Abuja & Nasarawa. 

Residential & Student Amenities: The university states it has hostels, canteens, coffee shops, 24-hour pharmacy, grocery store, gaming centre, gym, high-speed internet. 

International Exposure & Incubation: MIU emphasises international internships (over 15 countries), startup incubation centre, industry partnerships. 

Accreditation of Programmes: As earlier noted, major computing programmes have achieved full accreditation which speaks to the institution’s early calling in technology/IT-oriented disciplines.

Modern Teaching & Learning Methods: The university lists “30-50 students in each classroom”, air-conditioned classrooms, “blended teaching”, continuous assessment heavy curricula. 

In summary, MIU appears designed to provide a modern, infrastructure-rich environment with technology focus, global linkages and amenities. For students interested in computing/IT, business/management and modern fields, this is encouraging. Yet, again: for your chosen field verify facility readiness and how long the programme has been running (to ensure matured delivery).

##Campus Life and Facilities
Campus life at MIU Nigeria is projected as vibrant, student-oriented, global in outlook and well-resourced. Some aspects to highlight:

Location & Environment: The site at Masaka (KM 21 Abuja-Keffi Expressway) gives proximity to Abuja/Ke­ffi metro area while allowing a campus set-up.

Student Amenities: As noted above, hostels, cafés, pharmacy, gaming centre, gym and other amenities are part of the campus plan. 

Sports & Extracurricular: The institution mentions activities such as swimming, cricket, squash, tennis, horse-riding, boating (yes!) in their promotional materials.

Innovation & Incubation: The presence of a “Startup Incubation Centre” and international internship programmes suggests that campus life includes entrepreneurial pathways and global exposure. 

Student Community & Internationalisation: The narrative emphasises that students from across Nigeria and international students may be part of the campus, giving a multicultural flavour. 

Considerations for Prospective Students: Because MIU is still relatively new, some facilities may still be scaling up; for example, some accreditation review panels pointed out that hardware labs and academic staff offices need improvement. 

All considered, if you value a campus with modern amenities, global orientation and a bit of “first-mover” energy, MIU offers potential. If you prioritise a fully mature campus culture, longstanding alumni networks and decades-old traditions, note that MIU is still emerging.