Abia State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5243 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #184 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #37 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #1 of 2 | In Uturu |
| #743 of 1,849 | For Public Policy / Administration |
| Top50% | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- abiastateuniversity.edu.ng
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Universities Matriculation Examination (UME) following secondary school education |
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - March; April-July) |
We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for Abia State University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Abia State University has published 2,962 scientific papers with 19,868 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Political Science, Engineering, Law, Business, and Geography and Cartography.
Abia State University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 2 |
| 1993 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 4 |
| 1995 | 9 | 5 |
| 1996 | 14 | 14 |
| 1997 | 8 | 17 |
| 1998 | 6 | 16 |
| 1999 | 7 | 14 |
| 2000 | 8 | 28 |
| 2001 | 4 | 13 |
| 2002 | 3 | 11 |
| 2003 | 18 | 21 |
| 2004 | 26 | 39 |
| 2005 | 41 | 34 |
| 2006 | 32 | 53 |
| 2007 | 39 | 74 |
| 2008 | 34 | 118 |
| 2009 | 24 | 186 |
| 2010 | 48 | 274 |
| 2011 | 62 | 301 |
| 2012 | 53 | 449 |
| 2013 | 91 | 514 |
| 2014 | 142 | 662 |
| 2015 | 123 | 723 |
| 2016 | 115 | 699 |
| 2017 | 150 | 721 |
| 2018 | 196 | 905 |
| 2019 | 256 | 1057 |
| 2020 | 292 | 1454 |
| 2021 | 242 | 1942 |
| 2022 | 343 | 2437 |
| 2023 | 314 | 3059 |
| 2024 | 221 | 3612 |
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 Abia State 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 | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Banking, Business Education, Economics, Education, Educational and Student Counselling, English, Environmental Management, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, French, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Igbo, Information Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, Library Science, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Native Language Education, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Religion, Religious Education, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agriculture, Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Applied Linguistics, Applied Physics, Architecture, Architecture and Planning, Art Education, Banking, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Building Technologies, Business Education, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Crop Production, Curriculum, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Management, Finance, Fine Arts, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Geography, Health Sciences, History, Home Economics, Humanities and Social Science Education, Igbo, Industrial Chemistry, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Microbiology, Modern Languages, Native Language Education, Nursing, Optometry, Orthopaedics, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physiology, Plant and Crop Protection, Plastic Surgery, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Religion, Religious Studies, Science Education, Sociology, Soil Science, Statistics, Surgery, Surveying and Mapping, Teacher Training, Telecommunications Technology, Town Planning, Translation and Interpretation |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agriculture, Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Applied Linguistics, Applied Physics, Architecture, Architecture and Planning, Art Education, Banking, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Building Technologies, Business Education, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Crop Production, Curriculum, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Management, Finance, Fine Arts, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Geography, Health Sciences, History, Home Economics, Humanities and Social Science Education, Igbo, Industrial Chemistry, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Microbiology, Modern Languages, Native Language Education, Nursing, Optometry, Orthopaedics, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physiology, Plant and Crop Protection, Plastic Surgery, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Religion, Religious Studies, Science Education, Sociology, Soil Science, Statistics, Surgery, Surveying and Mapping, Teacher Training, Telecommunications Technology, Town Planning, Translation and Interpretation |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agriculture, Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Applied Physics, Architecture, Architecture and Planning, Art Education, Banking, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Building Technologies, Business Education, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Crop Production, Curriculum, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Management, Finance, Fine Arts, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Geography, Health Sciences, History, Home Economics Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Igbo, Industrial Chemistry, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Microbiology, Modern Languages, Native Language Education, Nursing, Optometry, Orthopaedics, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physiology, Plant and Crop Protection, Plastic Surgery, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Religious Education, Religious Studies, Science Education, Sociology, Soil Science, Statistics, Surgery, Surveying and Mapping, Teacher Training, Telecommunications Technology, Town Planning, Translation and Interpretation |
Notable alumni
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John Godson
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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John Abraham Godson is a Polish-Nigerian politician, a university teacher and a former Charismatic minister. He served as a member of the Sejm between 2010 and 2015, most recently as a member of the PSL.
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Jerry Eze
- Occupations
- writerevangelistpastor
- Biography
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Jerry Uchechukwu Eze is a Nigerian Pentecostal pastor, best known as the founder and Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International. He is also recognized as the convener of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration (NSPPD), a popular online digital prayer meeting platform.
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Obiwu
- Occupations
- academicwriter
- Biography
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Obioma Paul Iwuanyanwu known mononymously as Obiwu, is a Nigerian-American writer and professor. He is a survivor of the Igbo genocide in Nigeria (1966–1970), and teaches World Literature and Critical Theory in the Humanities Department at Central State University.
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Ugonna Ozurigbo
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Ugonna Ozurigbo // is a Nigerian politician. He was deputy speaker of the 8th Assembly of the Imo State House of Assembly beginning in July 2015.
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Paschal Eze
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
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C. Paschal Eze is a Nigerian American tourism marketing consultant. Born in Nigeria, Ezekiel worked as a journalist in The Gambia but currently serves as Vice President for Africa at the Hawaii USA-headquartered International Council of Tourism Partners. Ezekiel has authored over a dozen books since 1998.
Abia State University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crop Production, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Plant and Crop Protection, Soil Science |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Biological Sciences | Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Microbiology |
| Faculty : Business Administration | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing |
| Faculty : Clinical Medicine | Medicine, Orthopaedics, Physiology, Plastic Surgery |
| Faculty : Education | Agricultural Education, Art Education, Business Education, Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Foreign Languages Education, Home Economics Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Psychology, Religious Education, Science Education, Sociology, Teacher Training, Vocational Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Environmental Studies | Architecture, Architecture and Planning, Building Technologies, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Geography (Human), Health Sciences, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Humanities | African Languages, Applied Linguistics, Communication Studies, English, French, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religion, Religious Studies, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Law | International Studies, Law, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Medicine and Health Sciences | Anatomy, Biomedicine, Dentistry, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Nursing, Optometry, Pharmacology, Physiology, Public Health, Surgery |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Physical Sciences | Applied Physics, Computer Science, Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Political Science | International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Social Science | Government, Information Sciences, Labour and Industrial Relations, Library Science, Mass Communication, Public Administration, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | ABSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| Accreditation | National Universities Commission (NUC) |
| Motto | Excellence and Service |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.M.B. 2000 Uturu, Abia State Nigeria |
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