University of Abuja: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3628 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #109 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #18 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #1 of 5 | In Abuja |
| #714 of 1,001 | For Optometry |
| Top50% | For 18 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 35,372
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- uniabuja.edu.ng
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 21%*
* The University of Abuja 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 | Senior School Certificate (SSC) with credits in 5 relevant subjects obtained at no more than 2 sittings, or General Certificate of Education (GCE) O level in 5 subjects, or equivalent qualification; and University Matriculation Examination (UME) in 3 relevant subjects and knowledge of English |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to September |
| Enrollment | 35,372 |
| Full time employee | 817 |
| Student:staff ratio | 43:1 |
Research profile
University of Abuja has published 4,656 scientific papers with 31,764 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Pathology, Ecology, Political Science, and Sociology.
University of Abuja majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 | 4 |
| 1997 | 8 | 6 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 | 8 |
| 2002 | 4 | 8 |
| 2003 | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 | 3 |
| 2005 | 7 | 26 |
| 2006 | 10 | 10 |
| 2007 | 10 | 9 |
| 2008 | 10 | 14 |
| 2009 | 27 | 20 |
| 2010 | 52 | 49 |
| 2011 | 69 | 95 |
| 2012 | 71 | 160 |
| 2013 | 111 | 255 |
| 2014 | 126 | 458 |
| 2015 | 165 | 566 |
| 2016 | 192 | 703 |
| 2017 | 207 | 864 |
| 2018 | 256 | 1113 |
| 2019 | 327 | 1426 |
| 2020 | 485 | 2154 |
| 2021 | 527 | 3161 |
| 2022 | 527 | 4251 |
| 2023 | 601 | 5495 |
| 2024 | 549 | 6059 |
| 2025 | 349 | 5860 |
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 University of Abuja.
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 | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Art Education, Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Crop Production, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Management, Finance, Geography, Humanities and Social Science Education, International Law, Islamic Law, Law, Library Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Physics, Plant and Crop Protection, Political Sciences, Private Law, Public Administration, Public Law, Science Education, Sociology, Soil Science, Statistics, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Economics, Education, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, English, Geography, History, Law, Microbiology, Physics, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Sociology, Theatre, Zoology |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Botany, Chemistry, Economics, Education, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, English, Environmental Management, Geography, History, Law, Microbiology, Physics, Political Sciences, Sociology, Theatre, Zoology |
University of Abuja alumni
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Natasha Hadiza Akpoti
- Years
- 1979-.. (age 47)
- Enrolled in the University of Abuja
- Studied in 2000-2004
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Natasha Hadiza Akpoti is a Nigerian politician and lawyer who serves as a member of the 10th Nigeria National Assembly representing Kogi Central Senatorial District since 2023. A member of the People's Democratic Party, she is the first elected female senator in Kogi State.
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Chukwuebuka Obi-Uchendu
- Occupations
- lawyermedia personality
- Biography
-
Chukwuebuka Obi-Uchendu // is a Nigerian media personality. He is known for hosting the reality show Big Brother Naija (also known as BBNaija), the talk show Rubbin' Minds on Channels TV as well as co-hosting The Spot and Men's Corner on Ebonylife television. He is an ambassador for Budweiser Nigeria, Samsung Nigeria, and 2Sure Nigeria.
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Kanayo O. Kanayo
- Years
- 1962-.. (age 64)
- Occupations
- lawyerbusinesspersonactorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Anayo Modestus Onyekwere MFR //, known professionally as Kanayo O. Kanayo //, is a Nigerian actor and lawyer. In 2006, he won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in Family Battle.
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Ike Ekweremadu
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ike Ekweremadu is a Nigerian politician and a lawyer who hails from Enugu State and served in the Senate of Nigeria for Enugu West from 3 June 2003 to 5 May 2023. He is a member of the People's Democratic Party, and was the Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate for three (3) consecutive (6th, 7th and 8th) senate. On 23 June 2022, Ekweremadu and his wife were charged in the UK with conspiring to arrange the travel of a 21 year old into the UK in order to harvest organs. He was found guilty on 23 March 2023 at the Old Bailey. On 5 May 2023, he was sentenced to nine years and eight months imprisonment.
University of Abuja faculties and divisions
| Centre : Abuja Leadership Center | Leadership, Public Administration |
|---|---|
| Centre : Gender and Security Studies | Gender Studies |
| College : Health Sciences | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Health, Haematology, Health Sciences, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacy, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Crop Production, Fishery, Food Science, Nutrition, Soil Science |
| Faculty : Arts | African Languages, Arts and Humanities, Chinese, English, French, German, History, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Portuguese, Religion, Spanish, Theatre |
| Faculty : Communication, Film And Multimedia Studies | Communication Studies, Film, Mass Communication, Multimedia |
| Faculty : Education | Art Education, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Science Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Railway Engineering |
| Faculty : Environmental Sciences | Environmental Studies |
| Faculty : Law | International Law, Islamic Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Management Sciences | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Science | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Economics, Environmental Management, Finance, Geography, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| Faculty : Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Science |
| Institute : Education | Biology, Chemistry, Christian Religious Studies, Economics, Education, Educational and Student Counselling, English, Foreign Languages Education, Geography, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Islamic Studies, Mathematics Education, Physics, Primary Education, Religious Education, Science Education |
| School : Postgraduate Studies | Analytical Chemistry, Banking, Biology, Botany, Business Administration, Demography and Population, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, English Studies, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Gender Studies, Geography, Geophysics, History, Inorganic Chemistry, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Islamic Law, Law, Media Studies, Microbiology, Natural Resources, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Science Education, Sociology, Solid State Physics, Theatre, Zoology |
General information
| Founded | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | National Universities Commission (NUC) |
| Motto | For Unity and Scholarship |
| Colors | green, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Main Campus Airport Road Abuja, Federal Capital Territory Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,693,000 |