[3] Western Delta University was founded by a group of Urhobo Scholars under the auspices of the Urhobo Advancement Foundation (UAF) who saw the need for a privately financed university in the wetlands of Delta State, Nigeria.

[4][5] Western Delta University admits students via JAMB UTME and Direct Entry into various courses.

Requirements for admission into Western Delta University are GCE O/Level, SSCE, NECO or NABTEB credit level passes in at least five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and one relevant science or social science subject obtained at not more than two (2) sittings.

Direct Entry candidates are expected to possess a good Diploma (with minimum of lower credit), NCE (with minimum of merit) from recognized institutions OR 2 Advanced Level GCE passes in relevant subjects.

They are: The following are the courses currently offered by the School: Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Basic And Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics & Computer Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Technology,[10] Pure and Industrial Mathematics, Physics and Energy Studies, Physics & Electronics, Geology & Petroleum Studies, Accounting, Economics, Hotel and Tourism Management, Business Administration, Mass Communication, Political Science and Public Administration and Sociology, Plant Science and Microbiology, International Relations.