Ave Maria University, Pyanko (AMU) is a faith base private institution located in the urban setting of the city of Pyanko in Nasarawa State. Ave Maria University is founded by the Ave Maria Foundation, which has been a key player in the education sector of Nigeria, operating the Ave Maria group of schools (Ave Maria Nursery and Primary school Nyanya, Abuja. Ave Maria Nursery and Primary school Mararaba, Nasarawa State.Ave Maria Boys secondary school Nyanya, Abuja.Ave Maria Girls secondary school Jikwoyi, Abuja.Ave Maria Day secondary school, Mararaba, Nasarawa State.

Dr Eucharia Onah is the promoter of the Ave Maria group of Schools and the Chancellor of Ave Maria University Pyanko, Nasarawa State.

Ave Maria University, Pyanko offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized degrees in various areas of study. Arts, Humanities, Social and Management Science and Basic Science.

Ave Maria University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including library service, housing, sports facilities, exchange programs, online courses, distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

FOUNDER’S GOALS

• The goal of the founder is to develop the spiritual and moral well-being of students

• To develop a credible institution of learning with a highly subsidized rate for benefit of humanity.

• To coordinate the character moulding process of all members of the community through consistent learning and enlightenment

•  To engage in programs and activities that provide community services aligned with the universities mission to her host community

•  To be ranked among the best universities in Nigeria by the end of her fifth convocation.

Mrs. Eucharia Nneka Onah.

Promoter and Chancellor