Ahmadu Bello University
Established on October 4, 1962, as the University of Northern Nigeria, Ahmadu Bello University is one of the largest and most prestigious higher education institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. The university operates across multiple campuses, primarily the Samaru and Kongo campuses in Zaria, offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and distance learning programs. It is highly regarded for its research contributions, particularly in agriculture, engineering, and medicine.
Programmes
- African Languages and Cultures
- Arabic
- Archaeology and History
- English and Literary Studies
- French
- History
- Philosophy
- Theatre and Performing Arts
- Educational Psychology and Counselling
- Arts and Social Science Education
- Library and Information Science
- Vocational and Technical Education
- Human Kinetics and Health Education
- Science Education
- Educational Foundations and Curriculum
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering
- Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
- Polymer and Textile Engineering
- Architecture
- Building
- Fine Arts
- Geomatics
- Glass and Silicone Technology
- Industrial Design
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Quantity Surveying
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Botany
- Microbiology
- Zoology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
Admissions
- Accepts international applicants
- Scholarships or financial aid available
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