Overview
Established in 1960, the University of Nigeria is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Nsukka (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Enugu. This institution also has a branch campus in Enugu and Aba. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, University of Nigeria (UNN) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. University of Nigeria (UNN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 64-year-old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Nigerian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNN 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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public
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non-profit
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very large-sized
Selectivity
averagely selective
University Identity
| Name | University of Nigeria  |
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| Acronym | UNN |
| Founded | 1960 |
| Motto | To restore the dignity of man |
| Colours | Green |
| Mascot | Lion |
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University Location
| Address | Innovation Centre, University of Nigeria Nsukka 410101 Enugu Nigeria |
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+234 (803) 775 0954 |
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| Other locations | Enugu and Aba |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Nigeria's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
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University of Nigeria's X (formerly Twitter) page
University of Nigeria's YouTube channel
University of Nigeria's Instagram page
University of Nigeria's main LinkedIn profile
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