Veritas University, Abuja, was founded in March 2002 by the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) with the mission of providing high-quality tertiary education grounded in moral values. The university received its provisional operating license from the National Universities Commission (NUC) in May 2007, leading to the commencement of academic activities in October 2008 at its initial site in Obehie, Abia State. In 2014, VUA successfully relocated to its permanent campus in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja. The university graduated its first cohort of students in 2012 and further enhanced its academic offerings with the establishment of the School of Postgraduate Studies in 2013. In 2016, Veritas University Abuja was formally granted its permanent license by the NUC, solidifying its status as a recognized institution of higher learning. A notable milestone was achieved during the 2020/2021 academic session with the launch of the Faculty of Law, culminating in the official commissioning of its dedicated building, the Justice Chike Idigbe Faculty of Law, in May 2023. In the 2022/2023 session, Veritas University Abuja expanded its academic portfolio by introducing the Faculty of Health Sciences, which initially offered programs in Nursing and Medical Laboratory Science. This expansion was complemented by the formal approval of the College of Medicine in November 2023, allowing the Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) program to begin in the 2023/2024 session.

Veritas University, Abuja, has earned a strong reputation for academic excellence, innovation, and intellectual distinction through outstanding performances in national and international competitions. The University has recorded notable global achievements, including winning the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Innovation Challenge in 2024, the inaugural Commonwealth Universities Debating Championship, and the Pan-African Universities Debating Championship. Its students have also excelled individually, with remarkable performances in continental competitions such as the Africa AI-Powered Quizathon. At the national level, the University continues to stand out in academics and co-curricular excellence, achieving top positions in competitions such as the University Duel STEM contest, YIAGA Debating Championship, Abuja Accounting Championships, and national essay competitions. Veritas University has also represented Nigeria on the global stage at prestigious platforms such as the World Universities Debating Championship and intercontinental debates. These accomplishments, alongside recognition in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, reflect the University’s commitment to quality education and its growing influence both nationally and internationally.