University of Nigeria: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1607 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #26 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #3 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #203 of 1,957 | For Veterinary |
| Top50% | For 127 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 38%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- unn.edu.ng
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 38% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Universities Matriculation Examination (UME) following secondary school education, or direct entry for holders of the Higher School Certificate (General Certificate of Education, Advanced ('A') level) |
| Academic Calendar | October to September |
We've calculated the 38% acceptance rate for University of Nigeria 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
University of Nigeria is a world-class research university with 18,855 scientific papers published and 137,224 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Ecology, Political Science, and Law.
University of Nigeria majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 102 | 380 |
| 1992 | 92 | 400 |
| 1993 | 71 | 400 |
| 1994 | 67 | 394 |
| 1995 | 76 | 379 |
| 1996 | 78 | 417 |
| 1997 | 70 | 473 |
| 1998 | 60 | 458 |
| 1999 | 97 | 541 |
| 2000 | 97 | 625 |
| 2001 | 83 | 560 |
| 2002 | 102 | 635 |
| 2003 | 81 | 689 |
| 2004 | 183 | 831 |
| 2005 | 162 | 960 |
| 2006 | 180 | 1069 |
| 2007 | 181 | 1318 |
| 2008 | 178 | 1407 |
| 2009 | 185 | 1812 |
| 2010 | 312 | 2264 |
| 2011 | 325 | 2579 |
| 2012 | 365 | 3236 |
| 2013 | 515 | 3629 |
| 2014 | 553 | 4236 |
| 2015 | 598 | 4277 |
| 2016 | 858 | 4032 |
| 2017 | 808 | 4494 |
| 2018 | 1048 | 5624 |
| 2019 | 1370 | 7743 |
| 2020 | 1871 | 11681 |
| 2021 | 2219 | 16871 |
| 2022 | 2062 | 21210 |
| 2023 | 1993 | 24498 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Tuition, undergraduate, free; postgraduate, c. 6,000-8,000 per annum; (NGN) |
|---|
The University of Nigeria has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 Nigeria.
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 | African Languages, Agriculture, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, History, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Mass Communication, Medicine, Modern Languages, Music, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Regional Planning, Religion, Sociology, Soil Science, Surgery, Theatre, Town Planning, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Administration |
University of Nigeria alumni
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Bennet Omalu
- Occupations
- neuropathologistmedical examiner
- Biography
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Dr. Bennet Ifeakandu Omalu // is a Nigerian and American physician, forensic pathologist and neuropathologist who was the first to discover and publish findings on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in American football players while working at the Allegheny County coroner's office in Pittsburgh. He later became the chief medical examiner for San Joaquin County, California, and is a professor at the University of California, Davis, department of medical pathology and laboratory medicine. He is currently the President and Medical Director of Bennet Omalu Pathology.
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Occupations
- short story writernovelistteacherpoetnon-fiction writer
- Biography
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Chief Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian writer whose works include novels, short stories and nonfiction. She was described in The Times Literary Supplement as "the most prominent" of a "procession of critically acclaimed young anglophone authors" of Nigerian fiction who are attracting a wider audience, particularly in her second home, the United States.
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Peter Obi
- Occupations
- bankerpoliticianbusinessperson
- Biography
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Peter Gregory Onwubuasi Obi is a Nigerian politician and businessman who served as governor of Anambra from March to November 2006, February to May 2007, and June 2007 to March 2014. In May 2022, he became the Labour Party candidate for President of Nigeria in the 2023 presidential election, after defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party.
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Nnamdi Kanu
- Occupations
- political activist
- Biography
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Nnamdi Okwu Kanu // is a British-Nigerian political activist who advocates for the secession and independence of Biafra from Nigeria. He is the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), which he founded in 2014. The main aim of IPOB is to restore the defunct separatist state of Biafra which existed in Nigeria's Eastern Region during the Nigerian Civil War of 1967–1970.
University of Nigeria faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crop Production, Dietetics, Food Science, Food Technology, Home Economics, Nutrition, Soil Science |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts | African Languages, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, English, Film, Fine Arts, French, German, History, International Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Mass Communication, Modern Languages, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Religion, Russian, Theatre, Tourism |
| Faculty : Biological Sciences | Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Zoology |
| Faculty : Education | Adult Education, Art Education, Education, Health Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Information Sciences, Library Science, Native Language Education, Physical Education, Religious Education, Science Education, Teacher Training, Vocational Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering |
| Faculty : Pharmaceutical Sciences | Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Technology, Toxicology |
| Faculty : Physical Sciences | Astronomy and Space Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Anthropology, Economics, Geography (Human), Government, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Religion, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology |
| Faculty : Veterinary Science | Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Entomology, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Surgery, Veterinary Science |
| Institute : African Studies | African Studies, Museum Studies |
| Institute : Development Studies | Development Studies |
| Institute : Education | Adult Education, Curriculum, Distance Education, Education, Gender Studies, Health Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Information Technology, Library Science, Physical Education, Science Education, Teacher Training, Vocational Education, Women's Studies |
| School : General Studies | African Languages, African Studies, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, Economic History, Economics, English, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Handicrafts, Human Rights, Islamic Studies, Leadership, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Peace and Disarmament, Philosophy, Phonetics, Tourism |
| School : Postgraduate Studies | Agriculture, Archaeology, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Development Studies, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Humanities and Social Science Education, Information Sciences, Library Science, Medicine, Music, Pharmacy, Public Administration, Public Health, Social Sciences, Surgery, Veterinary Science, Vocational Education |
General information
| Alternative names | UNN |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Accreditation | National Universities Commission |
| Motto | To restore the dignity of man |
| Colors | green |
Location and contacts
| Address | Nsukka, Enugu State Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 310,000 |