American University of Nigeria: Statistics

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#6080 of 14,131 In the World
#246 of 1,104 In Africa
#53 of 157 In Nigeria
#1 of 2 In Yola
#2484 of 3,582 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 1,162 scientific papers with 7,930 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, Medicine, and Physics.

Publications
1,162
Citations
7,930

American University of Nigeria majors

by publication & citation count

Computer Science
647 / 4,320
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
636 / 4,342
Engineering
538 / 3,742
Environmental Science
466 / 3,651
Political Science
463 / 3,186
Law
439 / 3,146
Biology
407 / 3,803
Business
355 / 2,456
Medicine
337 / 2,898
Physics
337 / 2,537
Economics
315 / 2,023
Sociology
311 / 2,367
Mathematics
287 / 2,414
Geography and Cartography
285 / 1,710
Philosophy
280 / 1,692
Chemistry
264 / 3,248
Psychology
226 / 2,015
Ecology
224 / 2,068
Telecommunications
223 / 936
Statistics
213 / 1,834
Quantum and Particle physics
211 / 1,628
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
209 / 2,216
History
197 / 1,162
Archaeology
186 / 1,016
Geology
174 / 1,577
Machine Learning
172 / 2,332
Development Studies
170 / 1,241
Computer Networking
165 / 874
Pathology
145 / 1,716
Linguistics
142 / 955
Biochemistry
141 / 2,100
Finance
138 / 845
Marketing
135 / 1,130
Management
132 / 1,132
Materials Science
129 / 1,178
Genetics
124 / 1,649
Organic Chemistry
123 / 960
Cyber Security
119 / 1,311
Public Health
116 / 357
Art & Design
108 / 815

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
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 29 105
2015 33 102
2016 78 123
2017 58 144
2018 60 149
2019 79 234
2020 111 396
2021 112 606
2022 103 1144
2023 92 1404
2024 82 1691
2025 24 1727
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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 38)
    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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