Bayero University Kano: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3746 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #96 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #17 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #1 of 3 | In Kano |
| #693 of 1,837 | For Pediatrics |
| Top50% | For 44 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- buk.edu.ng
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 18%*
* Bayero University Kano 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 | Universities Matriculation Examination (UME) following secondary school education, or direct entry for holders of the Higher School Certificate (General Certificate of Education, Advanced ('A') level) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - February; March-July) |
Research profile
Bayero University Kano has published 5,654 scientific papers with 33,331 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Pathology, and Genetics.
Bayero University Kano majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 16 | 45 |
| 1991 | 15 | 43 |
| 1992 | 5 | 28 |
| 1993 | 8 | 29 |
| 1994 | 10 | 50 |
| 1995 | 8 | 44 |
| 1996 | 13 | 48 |
| 1997 | 4 | 59 |
| 1998 | 4 | 37 |
| 1999 | 2 | 64 |
| 2000 | 14 | 82 |
| 2001 | 11 | 75 |
| 2002 | 5 | 64 |
| 2003 | 7 | 70 |
| 2004 | 18 | 63 |
| 2005 | 26 | 94 |
| 2006 | 17 | 110 |
| 2007 | 32 | 137 |
| 2008 | 38 | 195 |
| 2009 | 37 | 229 |
| 2010 | 63 | 299 |
| 2011 | 63 | 388 |
| 2012 | 102 | 463 |
| 2013 | 152 | 634 |
| 2014 | 189 | 738 |
| 2015 | 259 | 853 |
| 2016 | 310 | 961 |
| 2017 | 357 | 1136 |
| 2018 | 451 | 1488 |
| 2019 | 611 | 2159 |
| 2020 | 782 | 3510 |
| 2021 | 936 | 6342 |
| 2022 | 718 | 8549 |
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 Bayero University Kano.
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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Dentistry, Management, Microbiology, Otorhinolaryngology, Pharmacy, Public Health, Soil Science |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry |
Notable alumni
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Attahiru Jega
- Enrolled in Bayero University Kano
- 1975-1978 graduated with bachelor's degree in political science
- Occupations
- academicuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Attahiru Muhammadu Jega CON (born 11 January 1957) is a Nigerian academic and former Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano. On 8 June 2010, he was nominated by then President Goodluck Jonathan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), subject to Senate confirmation, as a replacement for professor Maurice Iwu, who vacated the post on 28 April 2010. Jega was the only INEC chairman to oversee two Nigerian General Elections (2011 and 2015). Jega retired on 30 June 2015, handing over his position to Amina Zakari according to a directive by President Muhammadu Buhari.
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Mansur Dan Ali
- Years
- 1959-.. (age 64)
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
Mansur Muhammad Dan Ali Listen is a retired Nigerian Army brigadier general and former Minister of Defence of Nigeria appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in November 2015.
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Ibrahim Jibril
- Occupations
- geographerpolitician
- Biography
-
Ibrahim Usman Jibril CON is a Nigerian traditional ruler and administrator. He is the 12th Emir of Nasarawa Emirate and He was the Minister of State for Environment between 2015 and 2018 in the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration.
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Zayn Africa
- Occupations
- record producersongwritersinger
- Biography
-
Abdulmajid Aliyu known professionally as Zayn Africa, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer.
Bayero University Kano faculties and divisions
| College : Health Sciences | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Dentistry, Haematology, Histology, Medicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Surgery |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Plant and Crop Protection, Soil Science |
| Faculty : Arts and Islamic Studies | African Languages, Arabic, English, French, History, Islamic Studies, Literature |
| Faculty : Computer Science and Information Technology | Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering |
| Faculty : Earth and Environmental Science | Architecture, Environmental Management, Geography, Geology, Regional Planning, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Education | Adult Education, Education, Educational and Student Counselling, Health Education, Information Management, Library Science, Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Science Education, Special Education, Technology Education, Tourism |
| Faculty : Engineering | Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| Faculty : Law | Commercial Law, Islamic Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Science | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Geography, Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology, Natural Sciences, Physics, Zoology |
| Faculty : Social and Management Sciences | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, Environmental Management, Finance, Geography, Management, Mass Communication, Police Studies, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | BUK |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Accreditation | National Universities Commission (NUC); Nigerian Medical and Dental Council, COREN, ICAN |
| Motto | ...and above every possessor of knowledge there is One more learned |
Location and contacts
| Address | PMB 3011 Kano, Kano State Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,849,000 |