Imo State University: Statistics

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#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
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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 Rate30%
Admissions RequirementsMinimum 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.

Publications
1,945
Citations
8,258

Imo State University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
1,258 / 6,392
Environmental Science
1,078 / 5,521
Medicine
1,074 / 3,553
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
958 / 2,584
Chemistry
885 / 5,359
Engineering
696 / 3,876
Ecology
632 / 4,375
Political Science
592 / 1,674
Law
559 / 1,628
Physics
557 / 3,637
Organic Chemistry
537 / 4,113
Sociology
525 / 1,279
Geography and Cartography
503 / 2,121
Geology
499 / 2,882
Pathology
498 / 1,845
Biochemistry
480 / 2,673
Computer Science
466 / 1,321
Business
435 / 1,171
Economics
425 / 1,299
Genetics
407 / 1,453
Mathematics
401 / 895
Public Health
377 / 1,405
Philosophy
370 / 793
Psychology
361 / 879
Statistics
354 / 800
History
313 / 644
Botany
299 / 1,873
Quantum and Particle physics
294 / 2,433
Paleontology
293 / 1,414
Demography
284 / 757
Materials Science
279 / 1,783
Immunology
277 / 935
Archaeology
273 / 588
Development Studies
257 / 1,036
Nutrition and Food Science
237 / 843
Linguistics
229 / 478
Agricultural Science
226 / 1,251
Psychiatry
188 / 472
Metallurgical Engineering
162 / 933
Finance
158 / 443

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
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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

  1. Mercy Eke

    Mercy Eke
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1993-.. (age 31)
    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.

  2. Chris Abani

    Chris Abani
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1966-.. (age 58)
    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".

  3. Uche Nwosu

    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.

  4. Arinze Stanley Egbe

    Arinze Stanley Egbe
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1993-.. (age 31)
    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.

  5. Chidi Odinkalu

    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.

  6. Chuka Odom

    Chuka Odom
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1960-.. (age 64)
    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.

  7. Chris Okewulonu

    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

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