Benue State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5538 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #196 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #42 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #1 of 2 | In Makurdi |
| #1117 of 1,187 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- bsum.edu.ng
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 48%*
* Benue State 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 Requirements | General Certificate of Education (Ordinary level) with minimum of 5 credits at single sitting |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to August |
Research profile
Benue State University has published 2,067 scientific papers with 7,837 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Chemistry, Engineering, and Pathology.
Benue State University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 9 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | 0 | 7 |
| 1996 | 1 | 7 |
| 1997 | 1 | 7 |
| 1998 | 2 | 11 |
| 1999 | 2 | 4 |
| 2000 | 3 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 | 9 |
| 2002 | 4 | 12 |
| 2003 | 4 | 12 |
| 2004 | 4 | 9 |
| 2005 | 7 | 15 |
| 2006 | 6 | 28 |
| 2007 | 5 | 15 |
| 2008 | 9 | 26 |
| 2009 | 12 | 37 |
| 2010 | 34 | 48 |
| 2011 | 35 | 80 |
| 2012 | 61 | 96 |
| 2013 | 71 | 149 |
| 2014 | 91 | 245 |
| 2015 | 86 | 269 |
| 2016 | 65 | 334 |
| 2017 | 141 | 400 |
| 2018 | 175 | 477 |
| 2019 | 215 | 634 |
| 2020 | 297 | 833 |
| 2021 | 265 | 1113 |
| 2022 | 269 | 1313 |
| 2023 | 183 | 1446 |
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 Benue State 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 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Botany, Business Administration, Chemistry, Economics, Education, English, French, Geography, History, Law, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Regional Planning, Religious Studies, Sociology, Theatre, Town Planning, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Accountancy, Biology, Business Administration, Economics, Education, French, Geography, History, Law, Literature, Mass Communication, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Theatre |
Notable alumni
-
Jeta Amata
- Years
- 1974-.. (age 50)
- Enrolled in Benue State University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in theater arts
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm director
- Biography
-
Jeta Amata is a Nigerian filmmaker, born on August 21, 1974, to popular Nigerian actor Zack Amata. He comes from a family of veteran filmmakers including Ifoghale Amata, Zack Amata and Fred Amata. Growing up in the film industry, following his family's passion for film, Jeta produced and directed his first film Glamour Boyz at the age of 21, making it no surprise when he began to rise in the world of film and entertainment.
Benue State University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Peace and Development Studies | Development Studies, Peace and Disarmament |
|---|---|
| College : Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Medicine, Surgery |
| Faculty : Arts | Arts and Humanities, Christian Religious Studies, Cultural Studies, English, French, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Religion, Religious Studies, Theatre |
| Faculty : Education | Agricultural Equipment, Biology, Building Technologies, Chemistry, Curriculum, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, English, Foreign Languages Education, French, Health Education, Heating and Refrigeration, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanics, Metal Techniques, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Religious Education, Science Education, Social Studies, Teacher Training, Technology Education, Vocational Education, Wood Technology |
| Faculty : Environmental Sciences | Geography, Regional Planning |
| Faculty : Law | Commercial Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Management Sciences | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Finance, Management |
| Faculty : Science | Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Microbiology, Natural Sciences, Physics, Zoology |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Economics, Geography, Mass Communication, Meteorology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Regional Planning, Social Sciences, Sociology, Town Planning |
| School : Postgraduate Studies | Accountancy, Analytical Chemistry, Arts and Humanities, Botany, Business Administration, Clinical Psychology, Curriculum, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, English, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, French, Gender Studies, Geography, Health Administration, Health Education, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Inorganic Chemistry, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Mass Communication, Mathematics Education, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Religious Studies, Science Education, Social Studies, Sociology, Sports, Sports Management, Theatre, Town Planning, Zoology |
General information
| Alternative names | BSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Accreditation | National Universities Commission |
| Motto | Scientia Liberatio Populurum |
Location and contacts
| Address | PMB 102119 Km 1, Gboko Road Makurdi, Benue State Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 171,000 |