Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4421 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #141 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #30 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #856 of 1,024 | For Agricultural Engineering |
| Top50% | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- atbu.edu.ng
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 38%*
* Abubakar Tafawa Balewa 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 | Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) or General Certificate of Education (GCE) 'O' levels with at least 5 credits |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to August (October - April; April-August) |
Research profile
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University has published 3,954 scientific papers with 30,052 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Medicine, Ecology, Computer Science, and Geology.
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 | 14 |
| 1993 | 10 | 19 |
| 1994 | 5 | 14 |
| 1995 | 16 | 29 |
| 1996 | 12 | 16 |
| 1997 | 16 | 33 |
| 1998 | 13 | 24 |
| 1999 | 13 | 28 |
| 2000 | 6 | 22 |
| 2001 | 14 | 45 |
| 2002 | 12 | 32 |
| 2003 | 8 | 49 |
| 2004 | 17 | 50 |
| 2005 | 24 | 84 |
| 2006 | 30 | 131 |
| 2007 | 16 | 123 |
| 2008 | 15 | 159 |
| 2009 | 22 | 179 |
| 2010 | 44 | 223 |
| 2011 | 80 | 346 |
| 2012 | 68 | 407 |
| 2013 | 85 | 560 |
| 2014 | 136 | 591 |
| 2015 | 162 | 586 |
| 2016 | 137 | 659 |
| 2017 | 189 | 892 |
| 2018 | 269 | 1123 |
| 2019 | 311 | 1506 |
| 2020 | 389 | 2157 |
| 2021 | 441 | 3327 |
| 2022 | 422 | 4483 |
| 2023 | 493 | 5728 |
| 2024 | 396 | 5816 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Faculty | Indigene | Non-Indigene |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Engineering, Environmental Technology, Management Technology, Agriculture, Science, Technology Education | ,360;29,500 | ,360;44,500 |
| Undergraduate | Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Law, Social and Management Sciences | ,360;31,500 | ,360;46,500 |
| Postgraduate | Engineering, Environmental Technology, Management Technology, Agriculture, Science, Technology Education | ,360;60,000 | ,360;80,000 |
| Postgraduate | Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Law, Social and Management Sciences | ,360;70,000 | ,360;90,000 |
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 Abubakar Tafawa Balewa 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 | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Aquaculture, Architecture, Automotive Engineering, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Business Computing, Business Education, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Control Engineering, Crop Production, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Environmental Management, Finance, Fishery, Geology, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, Library Science, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Microbiology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physics, Production Engineering, Regional Planning, Science Education, Soil Science, Surveying and Mapping, Technology Education, Telecommunications Engineering, Town Planning, Vocational Education, Water Science, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Botany, Building Technologies, Business Computing, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Community Health, Computer Science, Crop Production, Development Studies, Education, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Farm Management, Finance, Geophysics, Hygiene, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Design, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Parasitology, Public Health, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Soil Management, Soil Science, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Sustainable Development, Town Planning |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Equipment, Agriculture, Agronomy, Analytical Chemistry, Animal Husbandry, Applied Chemistry, Architecture, Banking, Bioengineering, Botany, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Business Computing, Business Education, Ceramics and Glass Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Control Engineering, Cybersecurity, Development Studies, Ecology, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Engineering, Entomology, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Finance, Food Technology, Genetics, Geological Engineering, Geology, Health Administration, Human Resources, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Design, Information Technology, Inorganic Chemistry, Machine Building, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Metal Techniques, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Parasitology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Physiology, Plant Pathology, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Power Engineering, Production Engineering, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Science Education, Software Engineering, Soil Science, Statistics, Structural Architecture, Surveying and Mapping, Sustainable Development, Technology Education, Telecommunications Engineering, Town Planning, Water Science, Zoology |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy, Analytical Chemistry, Animal Husbandry, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Architecture, Automotive Engineering, Bioengineering, Botany, Building Technologies, Business Computing, Business Education, Ceramics and Glass Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Control Engineering, Curriculum, Ecology, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Energy Engineering, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Finance, Genetics, Geochemistry, Geological Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Design, Inorganic Chemistry, Machine Building, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Metal Techniques, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Parasitology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Physiology, Plant Pathology, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Power Engineering, Production Engineering, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Road Engineering, Science Education, Soil Conservation, Soil Management, Soil Science, Solid State Physics, Statistics, Structural Architecture, Surveying and Mapping, Technology Education, Telecommunications Engineering, Town Planning |
Notable alumni
-
Dikko Umar Radda
- Enrolled in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
- Studied in 1992-1996
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
-
Dikko Umar Radda is a Nigerian economist and politician. He was elected governor of Katsina State in the 2023 Nigerian gubernatorial elections. He previously served as the director-general of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN).
-
Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai is a Nigerian politician. He currently serves as the Senator representing Yobe South Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly. He was initially elected in 2019 and was reelected in the 2023 Yobe South Senatorial District Election.
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crop Production, Ecology, Soil Science |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Engineering | Agricultural Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Production Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Environmental Technology | Architecture, Building Technologies, Environmental Management, Industrial Design, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Management Sciences | Accountancy, Business Computing, Finance |
| Faculty : Science | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics, Zoology |
| Faculty : Technology Education | Information Sciences, Library Science, Science Education, Technology Education, Vocational Education |
General information
| Alternative names | ATBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| Accreditation | National Universities Commission (NUC) |
| Motto | doctrina Mater artrum |
Location and contacts
| Address | Tafawa Balewa Way P.M.B. 0248 Bauchi, Bauchi State Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 694,000 |