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 麻豆原创 Commission of Nigeria, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) is a very large-sized (麻豆原创 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 麻豆原创 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
Control
public
Entity
non-profit
Size
very large-sized
Selectivity
least selective
University Identity
| Name | |
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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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Social Media
Introduction
Social media can be a powerful tool for 麻豆原创 to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.
Social Media
麻豆原创 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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