Njala University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5764 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #226 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #2 of 5 | In Sierra Leone |
| #2 of 3 | In Freetown |
| #1679 of 2,695 | For Forestry |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- njala.edu.sl
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 43%*
* Njala 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.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE) with Ordinary ('O') level passes in 5 approved subjects including English Language and Mathematics obtained in not more than two sittings. |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - December; January-March; April-June) |
Research profile
Njala University has published 1,094 scientific papers with 12,883 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Sociology, Economics, History, Development Studies, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, and Ecology.
Njala University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 39 |
| 1994 | 1 | 37 |
| 1995 | 6 | 39 |
| 1996 | 9 | 50 |
| 1997 | 0 | 44 |
| 1998 | 3 | 53 |
| 1999 | 1 | 34 |
| 2000 | 0 | 49 |
| 2001 | 0 | 58 |
| 2002 | 2 | 45 |
| 2003 | 2 | 56 |
| 2004 | 0 | 44 |
| 2005 | 0 | 47 |
| 2006 | 1 | 62 |
| 2007 | 2 | 67 |
| 2008 | 2 | 54 |
| 2009 | 2 | 79 |
| 2010 | 10 | 91 |
| 2011 | 8 | 107 |
| 2012 | 14 | 114 |
| 2013 | 23 | 160 |
| 2014 | 15 | 175 |
| 2015 | 31 | 209 |
| 2016 | 46 | 246 |
| 2017 | 46 | 389 |
| 2018 | 48 | 453 |
| 2019 | 43 | 583 |
| 2020 | 66 | 948 |
| 2021 | 71 | 1132 |
| 2022 | 119 | 1516 |
| 2023 | 137 | 1842 |
| 2024 | 123 | 1943 |
| 2025 | 156 | 2024 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 4,000-6,000 for foreign students. (USD) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | Tuition fee, 269,098-667,406 per annum. (SLL) |
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 Njala 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Business Administration, Crop Production, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Finance, Fishery, Forestry, Human Resources, Marketing, Peace and Disarmament, Rural Studies, Science Education, Soil Science, Statistics |
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Njala University faculties and divisions
| School : Agriculture | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Clothing and Sewing, Crop Production, Dietetics, Food Technology, Forestry, Home Economics, Horticulture, Nutrition, Plant and Crop Protection, Rural Studies, Soil Science, Textile Design, Zoology |
|---|---|
| School : Community Health Sciences | Community Health, Epidemiology, Food Science, Health Sciences, Hygiene, Laboratory Techniques, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, Traditional and Complementary Medicine and Therapy, Water Management |
| School : Education | Adult Education, Agricultural Education, Applied Linguistics, Art Education, Cultural Studies, Curriculum, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Health Education, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Sports Management, Teacher Training |
| School : Environmental Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Development Studies, Ecology, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Geography, Surveying and Mapping, Wildlife |
| School : Forestry and Horticulture | Aquaculture, Fishery, Forestry, Horticulture, Tourism, Wildlife, Wood Technology |
| School : Medical Sciences | Medicine |
| School : Natural Resources Management | Natural Resources |
| School : Social Sciences | Accountancy, Administration, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Banking, Business Administration, Christian Religious Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Government, Human Resources, Islamic Studies, Management, Marketing, Peace and Disarmament, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Rural Studies, Secretarial Studies, Social Sciences, Social Welfare, Social Work, Sociology, Taxation |
| School : Technology | Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Equipment, Business Computing, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Processing, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Farm Management, Harvest Technology, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Arts Education, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Physical Engineering, Physics, Radiophysics, Soil Management, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering, Waste Management, Water Management |
General information
| Alternative names | NU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Accreditation | Tertiary Education Commission |
Location and contacts
| Address | Private Mail Bag Freetown Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| City population | 951,000 |