Imo State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5524 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #195 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #41 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #2 of 2 | In Owerri |
| #1041 of 1,052 | For Broadcast Journalism |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- imsu.edu.ng
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Minimum of 5 'O' level passes, including English and Mathematics and University Matriculation Examination (UME) |
We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for Imo 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
Imo State University has published 1,945 scientific papers with 8,258 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Ecology, Political Science, Law, and Physics.
Imo State University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10 | 11 |
| 1992 | 13 | 13 |
| 1993 | 8 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 | 16 |
| 1995 | 1 | 14 |
| 1996 | 4 | 14 |
| 1997 | 3 | 14 |
| 1998 | 9 | 8 |
| 1999 | 5 | 20 |
| 2000 | 11 | 26 |
| 2001 | 4 | 22 |
| 2002 | 5 | 20 |
| 2003 | 7 | 31 |
| 2004 | 17 | 43 |
| 2005 | 16 | 30 |
| 2006 | 35 | 53 |
| 2007 | 18 | 49 |
| 2008 | 19 | 51 |
| 2009 | 12 | 87 |
| 2010 | 14 | 116 |
| 2011 | 34 | 158 |
| 2012 | 19 | 136 |
| 2013 | 50 | 248 |
| 2014 | 57 | 260 |
| 2015 | 81 | 335 |
| 2016 | 116 | 314 |
| 2017 | 116 | 319 |
| 2018 | 128 | 416 |
| 2019 | 147 | 527 |
| 2020 | 263 | 689 |
| 2021 | 275 | 1107 |
| 2022 | 202 | 1347 |
| 2023 | 166 | 1447 |
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 Imo 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 | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, African Languages, Agricultural Economics, Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Crop Production, Economics, Education, English, Entomology, Environmental Management, Fine Arts, Food Science, French, Gender Studies, Geography, History, Insurance, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Marketing, Mass Communication, Microbiology, Nutrition, Parasitology, Philosophy, Physics, Plant Pathology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Regional Planning, Religious Studies, Sociology, Soil Science, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Theatre, Town Planning |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Chemistry, Economics, English, Environmental Management, French, Geography, History, Law, Literature, Mass Communication, Nutrition, Parasitology, Philosophy, Physics, Plant Pathology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Sociology, Statistics, Theatre |
Notable alumni
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Mercy Eke
- Occupations
- video vixeninfluenceractorentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Mercy Eke //, is a Nigerian media personality, actress, video vixen and entrepreneur from Imo State. She won season 4 of Big Brother Naija in October 2019, becoming the first woman to win the reality show. She is the founder of MNM luxury.
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Chris Abani
- Enrolled in Imo State University
- In 1991 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- professornovelistpolitical activistplaywrightwriter
- Biography
-
Christopher Abani is a Nigerian-American and Los Angeles- based author. He says he is part of a new generation of Nigerian writers working to convey to an English-speaking audience the experience of those born and raised in "that troubled African nation".
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Uche Nwosu
- Years
- 1975-.. (age 49)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Uche Nwosu, is a Nigerian politician and former Deputy Chief of Staff to the Imo State Government from 2011 to 2013, Commissioner for Lands from 2013 to 2015 and was the Chief of Staff from 2015 to 2019.
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Arinze Stanley Egbe
- Enrolled in Imo State University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- artist
- Biography
-
Arinze Stanley Egbengwu is a Nigerian artist, activist, photographer, engineer, and entrepreneur. He is best known for creating hyperrealistic pencil drawings.
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Chidi Odinkalu
- Years
- 1968-.. (age 56)
- Enrolled in Imo State University
- In 1987 graduated with Bachelor of Laws
- Occupations
- writeracademiclawyer
- Biography
-
Chidi Anselm Odinkalu was born on June 12, 1968. He is a Nigerian human rights activist, lawyer, professor and writer. He was the former Chairman of Nigeria's National Human Rights Commission and was recently the senior team manager for the Africa Program of Open Society Justice Initiative.
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Chuka Odom
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
Chuka Odom is a Nigerian lawyer and 2015 People's Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant for Governor of Imo State. He was Commissioner for Special Duties between 2003 - 2007, in Abia State, Federal Minister of State for Environment, Housing and Urban Development from December 2007 to May 2009 and then Minister of state for FCT (Federal Capital Territory, Abuja), a post he held until October 2010.
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Chris Okewulonu
- Years
- 1964-.. (age 60)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Chris Okewulonu // is a Nigerian Barrister, politician and entrepreneur. He served as the Chief of Staff to Emeka Ihedioha as the Governor of Imo State from 3 June 2019 to 15 January 2020 He is a member of the People's Democratic Party.
Imo State University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Biotechnology, Crop Production, Dietetics, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Rural Studies, Soil Science, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business Administration | Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Banking, Business Administration, Finance, Hotel and Restaurant, Insurance, Management, Marketing, Tourism |
| Faculty : Education | Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Educational Testing and Evaluation |
| Faculty : Engineering | Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Environmental Science | Architecture, Building Technologies, Computer Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Geography, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Nursing, Optometry |
| Faculty : Humanities | African Languages, Arts and Humanities, English, French, History, International Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Religion, Theatre |
| Faculty : Law | Commercial Law, International Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Health, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Optometry, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Science | Applied Physics, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics, Zoology |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Anthropology, Economics, Government, Information Sciences, Library Science, Mass Communication, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | IMSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| Accreditation | National Universities Commission (NUC); Ministry of Education, Imo State; Council |
| Motto | Excellence in Service |
Location and contacts
| Address | PMB 2000 Owerri, Imo State Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 908,000 |