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Bayero University Kano

country rank  21
world rank  6272

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Overview

Established in 1975, the Bayero University Kano is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Kano (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Bayero University Kano (BUK) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 45,000-49,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. Bayero University Kano (BUK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 49-year-old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. BUK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Bayero University Kano's Control Typepublic

Entity

Bayero University Kano's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Bayero University Kano' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Bayero University Kano's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Acronym BUK
Founded 1975
Motto ...and above every possessor of knowledge there is One more learned
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University Location

Address Private Mailbox 3011
Kano
Kano
Nigeria
Bayero University Kano's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Bayero University Kano Phone Number +234 (64) 666 023
Bayero University Kano Fax Number +234 (64) 661 480

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Bayero University Kano's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Bayero University Kano's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Bayero University Kano's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Bayero University Kano.

Bayero University Kano: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Bayero University Kano's admission information.

Bayero University Kano's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Bayero University Kano's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Bayero University Kano a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Bayero University Kano's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Bayero University Kano's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Bayero University Kano's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Bayero University Kano.

Bayero University Kano's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Bayero University Kano has an enrollment range of 45,000-49,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Bayero University Kano's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Bayero University Kano's Control Type Control Type

Bayero University Kano is a public higher education institution.


Bayero University Kano's Entity Type Entity Type

Bayero University Kano is a non-profit higher education institution.


Bayero University Kano's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


Bayero University Kano's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Bayero University Kano does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Bayero University Kano's main facilities:


Bayero University Kano's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Bayero University Kano's Library


Bayero University Kano's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Bayero University Kano's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Bayero University Kano's main services:


Bayero University Kano's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Bayero University Kano's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Bayero University Kano's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Bayero University Kano's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Bayero University Kano's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Bayero University Kano's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Bayero University Kano is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: National Universities Commission of Nigeria


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Bayero University Kano's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Bayero University Kano 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities 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

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Facebook Facebook

Bayero University Kano's Facebook page Bayero University Kano's official Facebook page

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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