Gombe State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6683 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #275 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #61 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #1630 of 1,663 | For Toxicology |
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 1,944 scientific papers with 13,041 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 6 |
| 1996 | 0 | 8 |
| 1997 | 0 | 15 |
| 1998 | 1 | 11 |
| 1999 | 0 | 11 |
| 2000 | 0 | 20 |
| 2001 | 0 | 26 |
| 2002 | 1 | 24 |
| 2003 | 1 | 37 |
| 2004 | 8 | 33 |
| 2005 | 3 | 27 |
| 2006 | 3 | 30 |
| 2007 | 3 | 40 |
| 2008 | 6 | 50 |
| 2009 | 5 | 35 |
| 2010 | 13 | 60 |
| 2011 | 4 | 74 |
| 2012 | 14 | 79 |
| 2013 | 27 | 102 |
| 2014 | 33 | 103 |
| 2015 | 47 | 125 |
| 2016 | 73 | 157 |
| 2017 | 92 | 191 |
| 2018 | 120 | 284 |
| 2019 | 162 | 367 |
| 2020 | 251 | 827 |
| 2021 | 273 | 1501 |
| 2022 | 298 | 2412 |
| 2023 | 304 | 2962 |
| 2024 | 191 | 3241 |
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 |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Anatomy, Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Business Administration, Chemistry, Christian Religious Studies, Computer Education, Computer Science, Dietetics, Economics, Educational Administration, English, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, Geography, Geology, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Chemistry, Information Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, Islamic Studies, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Library Science, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Medicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Nutrition, Peace and Disarmament, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Public Health, Religious Education, Science Education, Sociology, Statistics, Surgery, Teacher Training, Toxicology, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Accountancy, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Environmental Management, Finance, Management, Public Administration |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Business Administration, Christian Religious Studies, Computer Science, Ecology, Economics, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, English, Entomology, Environmental Management, Fishery, Geography, History, Inorganic Chemistry, International Relations and Diplomacy, Islamic Studies, Literature, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Parasitology, Peace and Disarmament, Physics, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Science Education, Sociology |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Accountancy, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Business Administration, Christian Religious Studies, Computer Science, Ecology, Economics, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, English, Entomology, Fishery, Geography, History, Inorganic Chemistry, International Relations and Diplomacy, Islamic Studies, Literature, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Parasitology, Peace and Disarmament, Physics, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Science Education, Sociology |
Notable alumni
-
Abdullahi Adamu
- Occupations
- politicianpolitical analyst
- Biography
-
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 | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Health, Haematology, Health Sciences, Histology, Immunology, Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Public Health, Radiology, Surgery |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts and Social Sciences | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, English, History, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Sociology |
| Faculty : Education | Educational Sciences, Humanities and Social Science Education, Science Education |
| Faculty : Law | Islamic Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Pharmaceutical Sciences | Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Science | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Geology, Laboratory Techniques, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Zoology |
| School : Postgraduate Studies | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Computer Science, Education, Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Welfare and Protective Services |
General information
| Alternative names | GSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Accreditation | National Universities Commission (NUC) |
| Motto | Primus Inter Pares(first among equals) |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.M.B. 127 Tudun Wada Gombe, Gombe State Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 199,000 |