Gombe State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6736 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #275 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #60 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #1658 of 1,677 | For Public Policy / Administration |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 59%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- gsu.edu.ng
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 59% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC) with credits in English and Mathematics; Other admission requirements set out by each facultty, which should be obtained at not more than two sittings of the SSSC. |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
We've calculated the 59% acceptance rate for Gombe State University 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
Gombe State University has published 1,259 scientific papers with 6,309 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Ecology, Political Science, and Law.
Gombe State University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 6 |
| 1996 | 0 | 8 |
| 1997 | 0 | 12 |
| 1998 | 0 | 9 |
| 1999 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 | 0 | 7 |
| 2002 | 1 | 7 |
| 2003 | 1 | 8 |
| 2004 | 8 | 9 |
| 2005 | 2 | 12 |
| 2006 | 2 | 20 |
| 2007 | 3 | 21 |
| 2008 | 5 | 29 |
| 2009 | 3 | 20 |
| 2010 | 7 | 28 |
| 2011 | 3 | 53 |
| 2012 | 9 | 49 |
| 2013 | 20 | 65 |
| 2014 | 12 | 68 |
| 2015 | 32 | 63 |
| 2016 | 52 | 81 |
| 2017 | 61 | 102 |
| 2018 | 86 | 151 |
| 2019 | 118 | 209 |
| 2020 | 194 | 479 |
| 2021 | 209 | 946 |
| 2022 | 211 | 1666 |
| 2023 | 211 | 1997 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Gombe State University 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 (NGN) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 100,000 |
| Master's Degree | 150,000 |
| PhD Degree | 200,000 |
Gombe State University 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 Gombe 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 | 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 | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Master's Degree | Economics, Education, English, Geography, History, Literature, Physics, Political Sciences, Religious Studies, Sociology |
|---|
Notable alumni
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Abdullahi Adamu
- Occupations
- political analystpolitician
- Biography
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Abdullahi Adamu is a Nigerian politician who was the governor of Nasarawa State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. He is a member and former national chairman of the ruling Party All Progressives Congress (APC).
Gombe State University faculties and divisions
| College : Medical Science | Health Sciences, Medicine |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Sociology |
| Faculty : Education | Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Religious Education, Science Education |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Science | Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| School : Postgraduate Studies | Economics, Education, English, History, Literature, Physics, Political Sciences, Religious Studies, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | GSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Accreditation | National Universities Commission (NUC) |
| Motto | Primus Inter Pares |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | PMB 127 Tudun Wada Gombe, Gombe State Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 280,000 |