Abdou Moumouni University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5080 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #174 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #1 of 1 | In Niger |
| #656 of 2,632 | For Forestry |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 20,400
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- uam.refer.ne
- Languages
- French
- Acceptance rate
- 50%*
* Abdou Moumouni University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (baccalauréat) or special entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - December; January-March; April-June) |
| Enrollment | 20,400 |
Research profile
Abdou Moumouni University has published 2,471 scientific papers with 29,134 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Geography and Cartography, Medicine, Ecology, Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Abdou Moumouni University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 9 | 38 |
| 1993 | 5 | 31 |
| 1994 | 10 | 46 |
| 1995 | 7 | 63 |
| 1996 | 8 | 95 |
| 1997 | 7 | 139 |
| 1998 | 8 | 93 |
| 1999 | 2 | 73 |
| 2000 | 10 | 101 |
| 2001 | 7 | 85 |
| 2002 | 7 | 89 |
| 2003 | 11 | 83 |
| 2004 | 11 | 172 |
| 2005 | 15 | 124 |
| 2006 | 16 | 129 |
| 2007 | 23 | 150 |
| 2008 | 31 | 254 |
| 2009 | 36 | 329 |
| 2010 | 37 | 386 |
| 2011 | 49 | 497 |
| 2012 | 52 | 556 |
| 2013 | 71 | 689 |
| 2014 | 85 | 824 |
| 2015 | 85 | 898 |
| 2016 | 100 | 1229 |
| 2017 | 137 | 1867 |
| 2018 | 163 | 2045 |
| 2019 | 185 | 2450 |
| 2020 | 195 | 2933 |
| 2021 | 176 | 3331 |
| 2022 | 272 | 2928 |
| 2023 | 256 | 2908 |
| 2024 | 295 | 2968 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Abdou Moumouni University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Licence | Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Botany, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Geology, Health Sciences, International Law, Mathematics, Medical Auxiliaries, Mining Engineering, Otorhinolaryngology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physics, Private Law, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Law, Radiology, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Docteur en Médecine | Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy |
| Master | Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Agronomy, Anthropology, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Botany, Business Administration, Cattle Breeding, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Documentation Techniques, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, English, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Ethics, Finance, Forestry, Geography (Human), Geology, Heritage Preservation, History, Horticulture, Information Sciences, Inorganic Chemistry, Linguistics, Management, Mathematics, Meteorology, Multimedia, Natural Resources, Organic Chemistry, Philosophy, Physics, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Social Psychology, Social Studies, Sociology, Water Science, Zoology |
| Doctorat | Geography (Human), History, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Social Studies |
Notable alumni
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Lalla Malika Issoufou
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Lalla Malika Issoufou is a Nigerien medical doctor and patron of many charities. She served as First Lady of Niger, alongside Aïssata Issoufou Mahamadou, from 7 April 2011 to 2 April 2021 as the second wife of President Mahamadou Issoufou.
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Aïssata Issoufou Mahamadou
- Born in
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Niger - Occupations
- chemical engineer
- Biography
-
Aissata Issoufou Mahamadou is a Nigerien chemist, chemical engineer, mining specialist, and healthcare advocate who served as First Lady of the Republic of Niger from 7 April 2011 to 2 April 2021. She is the first wife of former President Mahamadou Issoufou and shared the title of First Lady with Issoufou's second wife, Lalla Malika Issoufou. Issoufou Mahamadou is president of the Guri-Vie Meilleure Foundation.
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Rakiatou Kaffa-Jackou
- Years
- 1965-.. (age 60)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Rakiatou Christelle Kaffa-Jackou is a Nigerien aeronautical engineer and politician who has served as Minister for Population since 2016.
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Hassana Alidou
- Occupations
- pedagogueambassadordiplomatlinguist
- Biography
-
Hassana Alidou was a Nigerien diplomat who served as Ambassador to the United States and Canada from 2015 to 2019. She then became the first scholar in residence for the Union Institute and University Institute for Social Justice.
Abdou Moumouni University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agronomy | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Forestry, Sociology, Soil Science |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts and Humanities | Communication Studies, English, Geography (Human), History, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology |
| Faculty : Economics and Law | Economics, Law |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Biomedicine, Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health |
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Physics |
| Institute : Radio-Isotopes | Agronomy, Chemistry, Medical Technology, Nuclear Physics, Radiology |
| Research Division : Humanities | Arabic, Archaeology, Fine Arts, Folklore, Geography (Human), History, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Sociology |
| Research Division : Mathematics Education | Mathematics Education |
| School : Education | Education, Educational Sciences, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Pedagogy, Science Education, Teacher Training |
General information
| Alternative names | UAM Université Abdou Moumouni |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| Accreditation | Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (MESRS) |
Location and contacts
| Address | BP 10896 Niamey, 10896 Niger |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,496,000 |