Overview
Established in 1962, the Ahmadu Bello University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Zaria (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kaduna. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 61-year-old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Nigerian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ABU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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least selective
University Identity
| Name | Ahmadu Bello University  |
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| Acronym | ABU |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Colours | Blue and green |
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University Location
| Address | Sokoto Road, Samaru-Zaria Zaria 2222 Kaduna Nigeria |
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+234 (69) 50 691 |
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+234 (69) 50 022 |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Ahmadu Bello University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
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Ahmadu Bello University's X (formerly Twitter) page
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