African University of Science and Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #7106 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #308 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #67 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #2 of 5 | In Abuja |
| #2876 of 3,318 | For Geotechnical Engineering |
Quick Review
- Funding
- Private
- Website
- aust.edu.ng
- Acceptance rate
- 42%*
* The African University of Science and Technology 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 | BSc Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or Science from a recognized university with a minimum of Second Class Upper or a G.P.A. of at least 3.5 |
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Research profile
African University of Science and Technology has published 715 scientific papers with 4,870 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Geology, and Ecology.
African University of Science and Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 4 |
| 2011 | 18 | 14 |
| 2012 | 28 | 35 |
| 2013 | 26 | 53 |
| 2014 | 52 | 71 |
| 2015 | 76 | 108 |
| 2016 | 30 | 142 |
| 2017 | 26 | 174 |
| 2018 | 38 | 212 |
| 2019 | 59 | 268 |
| 2020 | 83 | 605 |
| 2021 | 108 | 787 |
| 2022 | 87 | 1068 |
| 2023 | 65 | 1214 |
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 African University of Science and Technology.
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 | No | No | No |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | No | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Master's Degree | Applied Physics, Computer Science, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Applied Physics, Mathematics, Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
African University of Science and Technology faculties and divisions
| Course/Programme : Computer Science | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering |
|---|---|
| Course/Programme : Materials Science and Engineering | Materials Engineering |
| Course/Programme : Petroleum Engineering | Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| Course/Programme : Pure and Applied Mathematics | Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics |
| Course/Programme : Theoretical and Applied Physics | Astronomy and Space Science, Physics |
General information
| Alternative names | AUST |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
Location and contacts
| Address | PMB 681 Garki (Street address: Km 10 Airport Road Galadimawa) Abuja, Federal Capital Territory Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,569,000 |