Niger Delta University: Statistics

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#5516 of 14,131 In the World
#193 of 1,104 In Africa
#39 of 157 In Nigeria
#1282 of 1,466 For Toxicology
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Quick Review

Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Website
www.ndu.edu.ng
Languages
English
Acceptance rate
65%*

* Niger Delta University 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.

Research profile

Niger Delta University has published 1,918 scientific papers with 11,033 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Sociology, Political Science, and Ecology.

Publications
1,918
Citations
11,033

Niger Delta University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
1,215 / 7,227
Medicine
1,076 / 6,707
Environmental Science
1,004 / 6,385
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
971 / 6,005
Engineering
838 / 6,154
Chemistry
825 / 6,972
Physics
683 / 3,988
Sociology
585 / 3,281
Political Science
561 / 2,094
Ecology
559 / 2,828
Law
545 / 2,068
Geology
508 / 2,661
Genetics
501 / 3,848
Organic Chemistry
499 / 4,603
Geography and Cartography
497 / 2,029
Pathology
479 / 4,158
Computer Science
455 / 4,433
Economics
437 / 1,685
Biochemistry
430 / 3,516
Psychology
398 / 1,914
Mathematics
398 / 2,698
Public Health
373 / 2,817
Business
368 / 942
Philosophy
336 / 2,626
Statistics
334 / 2,542
Paleontology
318 / 1,599
Demography
308 / 2,102
Quantum and Particle physics
301 / 2,434
Development Studies
301 / 1,329
History
284 / 918
Archaeology
267 / 884
Materials Science
266 / 1,241
Immunology
225 / 2,183
Botany
214 / 1,299
Astrophysics and Astronomy
202 / 854
Surgery
199 / 1,847
Aerospace Engineering
188 / 957
Psychiatry
187 / 1,067
Family medicine
184 / 1,474
Linguistics
181 / 2,199

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
2002 1 0
2003 0 0
2004 2 0
2005 4 2
2006 4 1
2007 7 4
2008 9 9
2009 35 23
2010 34 46
2011 66 106
2012 79 141
2013 93 259
2014 102 398
2015 122 427
2016 87 384
2017 122 426
2018 133 507
2019 155 611
2020 228 967
2021 240 1383
2022 201 2375
2023 191 2632
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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 Niger Delta 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 No
Biology Yes Yes No
Business Yes Yes No
Chemistry Yes Yes No
Computer Science Yes Yes No
Economics Yes Yes No
Engineering Yes Yes No
Environmental Science Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes No
Mathematics Yes Yes No
Medicine Yes Yes No
Physics Yes Yes No
Psychology Yes Yes No
Master's Degree Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Banking, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Management, Finance, Geography, Geophysics, Management, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physics
Doctor of Philosophy Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Management, Geography, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Pharmacy

Notable alumni

  1. Blessing Oborududu

    Blessing Oborududu
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1989-.. (age 35)
    Occupations
    amateur wrestler
    Biography

    Blessing Oborududu is a Nigerian freestyle wrestler. She is currently ranked as the world number two woman wrestler and also the first wrestler to win an Olympic medal representing Nigeria at the Olympics. She is also a twelve-time African champion from 2010 to 2023.

Niger Delta University faculties and divisions

College : Health Sciences Health Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy
Faculty : Agricultural Technology Agricultural Economics, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Crop Production, Environmental Management, Fishery, Genetics, Physiology, Rural Studies, Sociology, Soil Science
Faculty : Arts Arts and Humanities, Christian Religious Studies, English, Fine Arts, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Theatre
Faculty : Education Adult Education, Art Education, Business Education, Curriculum, Education, English, Foreign Languages Education, French, Health Education, Industrial Arts Education, Mathematics Education, Physical Education, Political Sciences, Technology Education, Vocational Education
Faculty : Engineering Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Water Science
Faculty : Law Civil Law
Faculty : Management Sciences Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Finance, Insurance, Management, Marketing
Faculty : Sciences Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Geophysics, Industrial Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology, Parasitology, Physical Chemistry, Physics
Faculty : Social Sciences Economics, Environmental Management, Food Science, Geography, Meteorology, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Sociology, Transport and Communications, Waste Management, Water Management, Water Science

General information

Alternative names NDU
Founded 2000
Accreditation National Universities Commission (NUC)
Motto Creativity, Excellence and Service

Location and contacts

Address PMB 071 Wilberforce Island
Amassoma, Bayelsa State
Nigeria

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