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Ahmadu Bello University

country rank	3
world rank	1692

University Overview

Established in 1962, Ahmadu Bello University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Zaria (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kaduna. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the National Universities Commission, Nigeria, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution.

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.

This 56 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Nigerian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Ahmadu Bello University
Acronym	ABU
Founded	1962
Colours	Blue and green

University Location

Address	Sokoto Road, Samaru-Zaria Zaria (population range: 1,000,000-5,000,000) 2222 Kaduna Nigeria
T	+234 (69) 50 691
F	+234 (69) 50 022

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees
	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
A&H	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
B&S	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
L&C	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
M&H	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Eng		✔️	✔️	✔️
S&T	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Ahmadu Bello University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)
International students	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Ahmadu Bello University‘s office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	90-100%
Admission Office	Office of the Registrar Zaria 2222 +234

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Ahmadu Bello University‘s Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	25,000-29,999
Academic Staff	over-5,000
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Ahmadu Bello University for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

National Universities Commission, Nigeria

Year of first Accreditation

1976

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN)
Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)
Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA)
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)
Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB)
Council of Legal Education (CLE)

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Ahmadu Bello University as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
Association of African Universities (AAU)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

iTunes U

Not reported

Open Education Consortium

Not reported

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Ahmadu Bello University’s Wikipedia article

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