Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University: Statistics

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#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
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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 RequirementsSenior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) or General Certificate of Education (GCE) 'O' levels with at least 5 credits
Academic CalendarOctober 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.

Publications
2,598
Citations
16,285

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
1,596 / 12,019
Environmental Science
1,589 / 10,495
Engineering
1,450 / 10,094
Chemistry
1,242 / 9,972
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,198 / 5,845
Physics
1,148 / 8,096
Medicine
1,019 / 5,356
Ecology
913 / 7,081
Computer Science
900 / 4,142
Geology
811 / 5,076
Geography and Cartography
757 / 4,316
Organic Chemistry
750 / 7,173
Mathematics
712 / 3,541
Quantum and Particle physics
665 / 4,313
Materials Science
628 / 5,248
Political Science
612 / 2,231
Business
604 / 3,015
Law
594 / 2,161
Statistics
587 / 2,868
Biochemistry
529 / 4,978
Economics
527 / 1,801
Sociology
505 / 1,885
Pathology
482 / 3,130
Genetics
475 / 4,057
Paleontology
470 / 2,778
History
443 / 2,372
Psychology
433 / 1,943
Philosophy
431 / 1,286
Archaeology
431 / 2,328
Botany
409 / 2,736
Agricultural Science
380 / 3,049
Environmental Management
345 / 3,784
Public Health
342 / 1,502
Metallurgical Engineering
337 / 3,251
Development Studies
325 / 1,095
Machine Learning
317 / 1,630
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
316 / 1,378
Management
299 / 1,472
Demography
288 / 1,269
Linguistics
276 / 657

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
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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

  1. Dikko Umar Radda

    Dikko Umar Radda
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1970-.. (age 54)
    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.

  2. Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai

    Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1960-.. (age 64)
    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

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