Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4584 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #142 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #30 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #960 of 1,031 | For Mining Engineering |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- atbu.edu.ng
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 36%*
* 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 2,598 scientific papers with 16,285 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 11 | 12 |
| 1992 | 8 | 12 |
| 1993 | 9 | 12 |
| 1994 | 5 | 9 |
| 1995 | 14 | 30 |
| 1996 | 13 | 14 |
| 1997 | 15 | 29 |
| 1998 | 13 | 19 |
| 1999 | 11 | 20 |
| 2000 | 6 | 17 |
| 2001 | 12 | 34 |
| 2002 | 11 | 25 |
| 2003 | 7 | 40 |
| 2004 | 14 | 45 |
| 2005 | 21 | 64 |
| 2006 | 28 | 105 |
| 2007 | 16 | 99 |
| 2008 | 13 | 143 |
| 2009 | 18 | 150 |
| 2010 | 32 | 178 |
| 2011 | 39 | 289 |
| 2012 | 44 | 322 |
| 2013 | 40 | 444 |
| 2014 | 73 | 415 |
| 2015 | 105 | 410 |
| 2016 | 107 | 381 |
| 2017 | 139 | 520 |
| 2018 | 195 | 709 |
| 2019 | 221 | 901 |
| 2020 | 284 | 1268 |
| 2021 | 341 | 2088 |
| 2022 | 332 | 3046 |
| 2023 | 338 | 3759 |
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 |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Education |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Banking, Bioengineering, Botany, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Entomology, Environmental Management, Farm Management, Finance, Geology, Industrial Design, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Parasitology, Physics, Plant Pathology, Regional Planning, Soil Science, Statistics, Technology Education, Town Planning |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Bioengineering, Botany, Building Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Management, Geology, Industrial Design, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Parasitology, Physics, Plant Pathology, Regional Planning, Soil Science, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning, Zoology |
Notable alumni
-
Dikko Umar Radda
- Enrolled in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
- Studied in 1992-1996
- Occupations
- economistpolitician
- Biography
-
Dikko Umar Radda is a Nigerian economist and politician who is the current governor of Katsina State since 2023. He served as the director-general of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). He was elected governor of Katsina State in the 2023 Nigerian gubernatorial elections.
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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 subsequently reelected in the 2023 Yobe South Senatorial District Election.
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University faculties and divisions
| School : Agriculture and Agricultural Technology | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Chemical Engineering, Crop Production, Farm Management |
|---|---|
| School : Engineering and Engineering Technology | Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering |
| School : Environmental Technology | Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Building Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Industrial Design, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Safety Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
| School : Management Technology | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Insurance, Management, Technology, Transport and Communications, Transport Management |
| School : Science | Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology, Geology, Geophysics, Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Microbiology, Nuclear Physics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology |
| School : Technology Education | Agricultural Education, Automotive Engineering, Biology, Building Technologies, Business Education, Chemistry, Computer Education, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Library Science, Mathematics Education, Metal Techniques, Physics, Science Education, Technology Education, Vocational Education, Wood Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | ATBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| Motto | doctrina Mater artrum |
Location and contacts
| Address | Tafawa Balewa Way PMB 0248 Bauchi, Bauchi State Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 694,000 |