Federal University, Lafia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6716 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #288 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #64 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #1018 of 1,031 | For Mining Engineering |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 20,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- fulafia.edu.ng
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 53%*
* Federal University, Lafia 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 | 5 credits including English and Mathematics in relevant subjects in WAEC or NECO (see course requirements). Pass in Post UME exam conducted on FULafia premises. JAMB score of 180 and above with FULafia as first choice institution |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 20,000 |
Research profile
Federal University, Lafia has published 2,052 scientific papers with 13,783 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, and Political Science.
Federal University, Lafia majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 | 3 |
| 2011 | 8 | 8 |
| 2012 | 5 | 55 |
| 2013 | 32 | 48 |
| 2014 | 61 | 49 |
| 2015 | 47 | 84 |
| 2016 | 89 | 169 |
| 2017 | 106 | 237 |
| 2018 | 137 | 427 |
| 2019 | 160 | 651 |
| 2020 | 220 | 1007 |
| 2021 | 291 | 1415 |
| 2022 | 283 | 1855 |
| 2023 | 270 | 2559 |
| 2024 | 246 | 3039 |
| 2025 | 102 | 2634 |
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 Federal University, Lafia.
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 | TBD | TBD |
| Business | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Agronomy, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Business Education, Christian Religious Studies, Computer Education, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, English, Forestry, French, Geography (Human), Geological Engineering, Geology, Information Technology, Islamic Studies, Laboratory Techniques, Management, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Philosophy, Science Education, Statistics, Surgery, Technology Education, Vocational Education, Wildlife, Writing, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, French, History, Information Technology, International Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Economics, English, Entomology, Ethics, Fine Arts, Forestry, French, Geology, History, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Laboratory Techniques, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Microbiology, Parasitology, Peace and Disarmament, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Protective Services, Rural Planning, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Theatre, Visual Arts, Wildlife, Writing, Zoology |
| Master of Philosophy | Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Communication Arts, Economics, English, Fine Arts, French, History, International Studies, Literature, Physics, Political Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Theatre, Visual Arts, Zoology |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Accountancy, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Economics, English, Entomology, Fine Arts, Forestry, French, Geology, History, Information Technology, International Studies, Laboratory Techniques, Literature, Mathematics, Parasitology, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Theatre, Visual Arts, Wildlife, Zoology |
Federal University, Lafia faculties and divisions
| College : Medicine | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Health, Epidemiology, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Haematology, Immunology, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Parasitology, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Surgery |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Fishery, Forestry, Wildlife |
| Faculty : Arts | Arabic, Christian Religious Studies, Communication Arts, English, Fine Arts, French, History, International Studies, Islamic Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Theatre, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Computing | Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology |
| Faculty : Education | Information Sciences, Library Science, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Science Education, Special Education, Technology Education, Vocational Education |
| Faculty : Environmental Design | Architecture, Building Technologies, Environmental Management, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Management Science | Accountancy, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship |
| Faculty : Science | Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Laboratory Techniques, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics, Zoology |
| Faculty : Social Science | Criminology, Economics, Geography (Human), Information Sciences, Library Science, Mass Communication, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology |
General information
| Founded | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | National Universities Commission (NUC) |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.M.B. 146 Lafia, Nasarawa State Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 331,000 |