Ahmadu Bello University

Zaria, Nigeria

"Discipline, Self-Reliance and Excellence"

ABU offers a PhD program and boasts 17,775 publications and 192,940 citations among its students. The university’s admission rate stands at 8%, fostering a diverse learning environment and dedicated faculty.

Est. 1962 Non-profit Public-private partnership 8% Acceptance

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Basic Information

University Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Doctorate

Founded

1962

Acceptance Rate

Languages

English

Last Updated

Updated on June 21, 2026

Accreditation

National Universities Commission (NUC)

Address

P.M.B. 1045 Sokoto Road, Samaru Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria

Tuition Costs (Annual)

Bachelor's Degree

₦41,000 - ₦55,000

Master's Degree

$1,500 - $3,000

Doctorate Degree

₦60,000 - ₦100,000

Academic Metrics

17775

Publications

192940

Citations

Programs Offered

Agriculture

Bachelor's

Agricultural Business Agricultural Education Agricultural Engineering Agriculture Animal Science Aquaculture Forestry Harvest Technology Plant Sciences Soil Science

Master's

Agricultural Business Agricultural Education Agricultural Engineering Agriculture Animal Science Aquaculture Plant Sciences Soil Science

Doctorate

Agricultural Business Agricultural Education Agricultural Engineering Agriculture Animal Science Aquaculture Plant Sciences Soil Science

Biology

Bachelor's

Anatomy Bacteriology Biology Botany Physiology Wildlife Biology Zoology

Master's

Anatomy Bacteriology Biology Botany Entomology Immunology Parasitology Physiology Population Biology Wildlife Biology Zoology

Doctorate

Anatomy Bacteriology Biology Botany Entomology Immunology Parasitology Physiology Wildlife Biology Zoology

Business

Bachelor's

Accounting Business Administration Logistics Management Marketing Real Estate

Master's

Accounting Business Administration Entrepreneurship Logistics Management Tourism

Doctorate

Accounting Art Management Business Administration Management

Chemistry

Bachelor's

Biochemistry Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Materials Engineering

Master's

Biochemistry Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Materials Engineering

Doctorate

Biochemistry Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Materials Engineering

Communications

Bachelor's

Cinema and Media Communication Studies

Master's

Communication Studies Journalism

Doctorate

Communication Studies

Computer Science

Bachelor's

Computer Science Data Science Software Engineering

Master's

Artificial Intelligence Computer Science

Doctorate

Computer Science

Economics

Bachelor's

Banking Economics Finance Risk Management

Master's

Banking Economics Finance Risk Management

Doctorate

Economics Finance

Education

Bachelor's

Adult Education Art Education Bilingual Education Counselor Education Education Library Science Physical Education Science

Master's

Art Education Bilingual Education Counselor Education Education Library Science Physical Education Science Vocational Education

Doctorate

Art Education Bilingual Education Counselor Education Education Library Science Physical Education Science

Engineering

Bachelor's

Automotive Engineering Biomedical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Mining Engineering Petroleum Engineering Safety Engineering Surveying Engineering

Master's

Automation & Robotics Biomedical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Energy Engineering Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Nuclear Engineering Petroleum Engineering Safety Engineering Surveying Engineering Transportation Engineering

Doctorate

Environmental Sciences

Bachelor's

Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Geography Sustainability Water Science

Master's

Earth Sciences Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Geography Sustainability Water Science

Doctorate

Earth Sciences Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Geography Sustainability Water Science

Fine Arts

Bachelor's

Apparel and Fashion Architecture Art Ceramic Arts Design Fine Arts

Master's

Apparel and Fashion Architecture Art Ceramic Arts Design Fine Arts

Doctorate

Apparel and Fashion Architecture Art Ceramic Arts Design Fine Arts

Healthcare

Bachelor's

Aromatherapy Health Science Hygiene Laboratory Techniques Nursing Nutrition Public Health

Master's

Blood Bank Technology Health Science Laboratory Techniques Nursing Nutrition Public Health

Doctorate

Blood Bank Technology Health Science Laboratory Techniques Nursing

History

Bachelor's

Archaeology History

Master's

Archaeology Art History History

Doctorate

Archaeology Art History History

Information Technology

Bachelor's

Information Technology Telecommunications

Master's

Information Technology Telecommunications

Doctorate

Information Technology Telecommunications

International Studies

Bachelor's

Development Studies General Studies International Relations Urban Studies

Master's

African Studies Development Studies Family Studies General Studies International Relations Rural Studies Urban Studies

Doctorate

African Studies Development Studies Family Studies General Studies International Relations Urban Studies

Law

Bachelor's

Criminal Justice Law

Master's

Criminal Justice Law

Doctorate

Criminal Justice Law

Linguistics

Bachelor's

Translation and Interpretation

Doctorate

Linguistics

Literature

Bachelor's

Arabic English French Hausa Hawaiian Language Literature

Master's

African Languages Arabic English French Hausa Hawaiian Language Literature

Doctorate

African Languages Arabic English French Hausa Hawaiian Language Literature

Mathematics

Bachelor's

Actuarial Science Mathematics Statistics

Master's

Actuarial Science Mathematics Statistics

Doctorate

Mathematics Statistics

Medicine

Bachelor's

Medicine Pharmacy Radiation Science Surgery Toxicology Veterinary Science

Master's

Gynaecology Medicine Pathology Pharmacy Toxicology Veterinary Science

Doctorate

Medicine Pathology Pharmacy Toxicology Veterinary Science

Performing Arts

Bachelor's

Performing Arts Theatre

Master's

Performing Arts Theatre

Doctorate

Performing Arts Theatre

Philosophy

Bachelor's

Humanities Peace Studies

Master's

Humanities Peace Studies Philosophy

Doctorate

Humanities Philosophy

Physics

Bachelor's

Physics

Master's

Biophysics Physics

Doctorate

Biophysics Physics

Psychology

Bachelor's

Psychology

Master's

Psychology

Doctorate

Psychology

Public Administration

Bachelor's

Administration Government Political Science Public Administration

Master's

Administration Government Political Science Public Administration

Doctorate

Administration Government Political Science Public Administration

Religion

Bachelor's

Religion

Master's

Religion

Doctorate

Islamic Studies Religion

Sociology

Bachelor's

Social Sciences

Master's

Social Sciences

Doctorate

Social Sciences

Trades

Bachelor's

Mason Mechanical Trades Sports

Master's

Mason Mechanical Trades Parks & Recreation Sports

Doctorate

Mason Sports

About Ahmadu Bello University

A distinguished institution known as Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Nigeria, stands as a cornerstone of education in West Africa and a significant contributor to the region’s intellectual landscape. Founded in 1962, this public-private partnership embodies a commitment to fostering research, innovation, and societal progress across diverse academic disciplines. Located in the heart of Nigeria, Zaria, the university boasts a rich legacy rooted in its establishment during a crucial period of national development, aiming for excellence and contributing actively to the advancement of education within the region. The university’s status as a regional hub ensures it maintains a strong connection with Africa’s most prominent universities, fostering collaborative learning opportunities. As an institution committed globally, it has been recognized as one of the top universities in Nigeria and also in West Africa, and holds a unique position based on geography, history and research. The university operates under the NUC oversight, adhering to rigorous standards for accreditation and educational quality, consistently striving to improve its offerings through continuous reform and strategic investment. Its expansive campus hosts various academic programs, training students with high qualities that are valued far beyond just their education at the university.