American University of Nigeria: Statistics

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#5743 of 14,131 In the World
#209 of 1,104 In Africa
#45 of 157 In Nigeria
#1 of 2 In Yola
#2500 of 3,499 For Virology
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
60%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
aun.edu.ng
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate60%
Admissions RequirementsJAMB with 160 points and above; 5 academic credits including mathematics and English; or equivalent from other countries; excellent transcript and recommendation from last school attended
Academic CalendarSeptember to May

We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for American University of Nigeria 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

American University of Nigeria has published 1,136 scientific papers with 6,572 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Biology, Business, Physics, and Medicine.

Publications
1,136
Citations
6,572

American University of Nigeria majors

by publication & citation count

Computer Science
640 / 3,426
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
621 / 3,625
Engineering
523 / 3,084
Environmental Science
459 / 3,028
Political Science
454 / 2,697
Law
432 / 2,661
Biology
403 / 3,261
Business
352 / 2,115
Physics
332 / 2,158
Medicine
330 / 2,456
Economics
313 / 1,739
Sociology
303 / 1,986
Mathematics
286 / 2,036
Geography and Cartography
279 / 1,509
Philosophy
273 / 1,426
Chemistry
262 / 2,621
Ecology
224 / 1,749
Psychology
224 / 1,576
Telecommunications
221 / 741
Statistics
215 / 1,551
Quantum and Particle physics
208 / 1,370
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
202 / 1,578
History
193 / 1,044
Archaeology
183 / 919
Machine Learning
172 / 1,782
Development Studies
168 / 1,088
Geology
167 / 1,252
Computer Networking
164 / 643
Pathology
146 / 1,481
Biochemistry
142 / 1,760
Finance
139 / 686
Linguistics
137 / 802
Marketing
134 / 953
Management
129 / 934
Materials Science
126 / 978
Genetics
123 / 1,428
Organic Chemistry
122 / 862
Cyber Security
116 / 851
Public Health
114 / 305
Art & Design
106 / 725

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 0 4
1993 0 6
1994 0 5
1995 0 1
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 0
2000 0 2
2001 0 0
2002 0 11
2003 0 15
2004 0 0
2005 2 3
2006 3 10
2007 4 3
2008 11 24
2009 17 35
2010 14 45
2011 24 43
2012 21 64
2013 42 88
2014 27 105
2015 33 102
2016 78 121
2017 58 144
2018 60 148
2019 79 233
2020 110 397
2021 111 605
2022 103 1141
2023 92 1402
2024 78 1652
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Tuition

The tuition table for American University of Nigeria 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 Tuition Cost (per semester)
Undergraduate $4,500
Graduate $5,500
MBA $6,500

The American University of Nigeria has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

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 American University of Nigeria.

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 No No
Business Yes Yes No
Chemistry Yes No No
Computer Science Yes Yes No
Economics Yes Yes No
Engineering Yes No No
Environmental Science Yes No No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes No
Mathematics Yes No No
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes No No
Psychology Yes No No
Bachelor's Degree Accountancy, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Graphic Design, Industrial Chemistry, Information Technology, International Studies, Law, Literature, Management, Multimedia, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Political Sciences, Public Health, Telecommunications Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma Management
Master's Degree Business Administration, Communication Arts, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Data Processing, English, Graphic Design, Industrial Chemistry, Information Technology, Literature, Multimedia
Doctor of Philosophy Business Administration, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Graphic Design, Industrial Chemistry, Information Technology, Multimedia

Notable alumni

  1. DJ Bally

    DJ Bally
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1988-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    disc jockeyrecord producer
    Biography

    Bobai Balat, also known by his stage name Bally B., is a Nigerian disc jockey, record producer, voiceover artist, and reality television personality. He gained popularity as one of the housemates of the Big Brother Naija 2017 reality game show, a localized Nigerian franchise of the Dutch game show Big Brother. Among other jobs, he has worked as a school teacher in Lagos as well as a statistician for the Federal Government. He is a baritone, known as Baritone Bally in Big Brother Naija. In 2015, Balat created an Afro-infused electronic bootleg remix to Rihanna's hit song FourFiveSeconds, which brought industry recognition and led to a mash-up segment on Lagos City's radio station, The Beat 99.9 FM.

American University of Nigeria faculties and divisions

Faculty : Engineering Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering
School : Arts and Sciences Communication Arts, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, Graphic Design, Industrial Chemistry, International Studies, Literature, Mathematics, Multimedia, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Political Sciences, Public Health
School : Basic Medical and Allied Health Sciences Nursing, Public Health
School : Business and Entrepreneurship Accountancy, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, Marketing
School : Information Technology and Computing Computer Science, Data Processing, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Technology
School : Law Law

General information

Alternative names AUN
Founded 2004
Accreditation National Universities Commission (NUC)
Motto Quality, integrity, Style
Colors red, blue, white

Location and contacts

Address P.M.B. 2250 98 Lamido Zubairu Way Yola Township bypass
Yola, Adamawa State
Nigeria
City population 393,000

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