University of Maiduguri: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4364 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #131 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #25 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #381 of 1,957 | For Veterinary |
| Top50% | For 43 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- unimaid.edu.ng
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 22%*
* The University of Maiduguri 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 | Either Senior School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or General Certificate of Education (GCE) 'O' level with at least 5 credits in relevant subjects and good scores in the University Matriculation Examination; or GCE 'A' level with minimum C grade in at least 3 relevant subjects. Application is through Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - February/March; March-June) |
Research profile
University of Maiduguri has published 4,673 scientific papers with 38,621 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Pathology, Genetics, Engineering, Ecology, and Physics.
University of Maiduguri majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 35 | 55 |
| 1992 | 35 | 63 |
| 1993 | 41 | 79 |
| 1994 | 31 | 80 |
| 1995 | 29 | 93 |
| 1996 | 29 | 87 |
| 1997 | 35 | 128 |
| 1998 | 23 | 91 |
| 1999 | 30 | 118 |
| 2000 | 47 | 160 |
| 2001 | 46 | 202 |
| 2002 | 41 | 213 |
| 2003 | 35 | 237 |
| 2004 | 64 | 253 |
| 2005 | 72 | 312 |
| 2006 | 77 | 325 |
| 2007 | 59 | 457 |
| 2008 | 67 | 480 |
| 2009 | 83 | 638 |
| 2010 | 97 | 853 |
| 2011 | 74 | 976 |
| 2012 | 121 | 1257 |
| 2013 | 125 | 1440 |
| 2014 | 172 | 1640 |
| 2015 | 182 | 1655 |
| 2016 | 188 | 1532 |
| 2017 | 254 | 1586 |
| 2018 | 313 | 2001 |
| 2019 | 341 | 2097 |
| 2020 | 424 | 3193 |
| 2021 | 471 | 4496 |
| 2022 | 422 | 5176 |
| 2023 | 374 | 5253 |
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 Maiduguri.
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 |
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Engineering, Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Arabic, Art History, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Crop Production, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, History, Islamic Studies, Law, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Mechanical Engineering, Soil Science, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Agricultural Engineering, Anatomy, Arabic, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Food Science, History, Islamic Studies, Linguistics, Mechanical Engineering, Veterinary Science |
University of Maiduguri alumni
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Kashim Shettima
- Occupations
- politicianacademiceconomist
- Biography
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Kashim Shettima Mustapha is a Nigerian politician who is the 15th and current vice president of Nigeria. He previously served as senator for Borno Central from 2019 to 2023, and as the governor of Borno State from 2011 to 2019.
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Tukur Yusuf Buratai
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
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Tukur Yusuf Buratai CFR psc(+) NAM GSS ndc (BD) (born 24 November 1960) is a retired Nigerian army lieutenant general, former Chief of Army Staff (appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2015), and Nigeria's Ambassador to the Republic of Benin. He was commissioned into the Nigerian Army in 1983 and has had multiple command, administrative, and instructional appointments.
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Abubakar Malami
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
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Abubakar Malami SAN, is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who served as minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation from 2015 to 2023.
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Ahmed Lawan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan is a Nigerian politician and professor who served as the 14th president of the Nigerian Senate from 2019 to 2023. He represents the Yobe North Senatorial District in the Senate as a member of the All Progressives Congress.
University of Maiduguri faculties and divisions
| Centre : Arid Zone Studies | Arid Land Studies |
|---|---|
| Centre : Disaster and Risk | Safety Engineering |
| Centre : ICT | Information Technology |
| Centre : Normadic Education | Education |
| Centre : Peace and Development | Development Studies, Peace and Disarmament |
| Centre : Trans-Saharan Studies | Arid Land Studies |
| College : Medical Sciences | Anatomy, Dentistry, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crop Production, Fishery, Forestry, Plant and Crop Protection, Soil Science, Wildlife |
| Faculty : Arts | African Languages, Arabic, Arts and Humanities, English, Fine Arts, History, Islamic Studies, Linguistics, Modern Languages |
| Faculty : Education | Adult Education, Art Education, Education, Health Education, Library Science, Physical Education, Science Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Water Science |
| Faculty : Law | Islamic Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Management Sciences | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Management, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Science | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Anthropology, Geography, Mass Communication, Political Sciences, Sociology |
| Faculty : Veterinary Science | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Medicine, Microbiology, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Surgery, Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | Unimaid |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Colors | blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | PMB 1069 Maiduguri, Borno State Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,197,000 |