Usmanu Danfodio University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5073 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #170 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #35 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #1 of 2 | In Sokoto |
| #921 of 1,957 | For Veterinary |
| Top50% | For 15 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.udusok.edu.ng
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 56%*
* Usmanu Danfodio 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 | 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 | September to June (September - December; January-March; April-June) |
Research profile
Usmanu Danfodio University has published 3,648 scientific papers with 15,956 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Genetics, Engineering, Pathology, Biochemistry, and Physics.
Usmanu Danfodio University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 21 |
| 1992 | 9 | 25 |
| 1993 | 4 | 19 |
| 1994 | 6 | 14 |
| 1995 | 10 | 21 |
| 1996 | 15 | 21 |
| 1997 | 8 | 29 |
| 1998 | 4 | 22 |
| 1999 | 5 | 19 |
| 2000 | 10 | 19 |
| 2001 | 11 | 30 |
| 2002 | 6 | 30 |
| 2003 | 10 | 36 |
| 2004 | 33 | 40 |
| 2005 | 26 | 55 |
| 2006 | 30 | 68 |
| 2007 | 26 | 82 |
| 2008 | 24 | 89 |
| 2009 | 23 | 110 |
| 2010 | 29 | 169 |
| 2011 | 38 | 201 |
| 2012 | 49 | 266 |
| 2013 | 100 | 342 |
| 2014 | 149 | 413 |
| 2015 | 142 | 457 |
| 2016 | 189 | 443 |
| 2017 | 250 | 481 |
| 2018 | 345 | 717 |
| 2019 | 329 | 996 |
| 2020 | 420 | 1526 |
| 2021 | 406 | 2356 |
| 2022 | 437 | 3046 |
| 2023 | 398 | 3261 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Nigerians, 11,500-35,000; Non-Nigerians, 41,500-65,000. Postgraduate: Nigerians, 39,000-70,000; Non-Nigerians, 54,000-111,000 (NGN) |
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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 Usmanu Danfodio 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 | 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 | Agriculture, Education, Fine Arts, Fishery, Forestry, Law, Medical Technology, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Education, Management, Public Administration |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Public Administration, Veterinary Science |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Agriculture, Education, Fine Arts, Fishery, Forestry, Health Sciences, Veterinary Science |
Notable alumni
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Aminu Waziri Tambuwal
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
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Aminu Waziri Tambuwal is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who has served as Senator for Sokoto South since 2023. He served as the governor of Sokoto State from 2015 to 2023. He is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, and served as the 12th Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from 2011 to 2015.
Usmanu Danfodio University faculties and divisions
| College : Health Sciences | Anatomy, Community Health, Health Sciences, Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Surgery |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crop Production, Fishery, Forestry, Soil Science, Zoology |
| Faculty : Law | Commercial Law, Islamic Law, Law, Private Law |
| Faculty : Management | Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Science | Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics, Zoology |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Veterinary Sciences | Microbiology, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Surgery, Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | UDU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Accreditation | National Universities Commission (NUC) |
| Motto | Read |
Location and contacts
| Address | PMB 2346 Sokoto Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 428,000 |