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UNIJOS University at unijos.edu.ng

2024 Ranking and Overview

country rank  18
world rank  6159

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Overview

Founded in 1975, the University of Jos is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Jos (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Plateau. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, University of Jos (UNIJOS) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. University of Jos (UNIJOS) 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 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 and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Nigerian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNIJOS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Jos's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Jos's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Jos' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of Jos's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Profile

Name
Acronym UNIJOS
Founded 1975
Motto Discipline and Dedication
Colours Blue, white, brown, gold and green
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Campus Location

Address Private Mailbox 2084
Jos
930001 Plateau
Nigeria
University of Jos Phone Number +234 (73) 559 52
University of Jos Fax Number +234 (73) 55 514

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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 University of Jos'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 University of Jos's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Jos: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on University of Jos's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

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 University of Jos'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 University of Jos.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)		 1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)		 1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on University of Jos's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

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 University of Jos's admission information.

University of Jos's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Jos's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Jos a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Jos's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


University of Jos's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


University of Jos's Admission Office Admission Office

The Registrar, University of Jos
Jos 930001
(73) 610514


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Jos's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. 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 University of Jos.

University of Jos's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Jos has an enrollment range of 35,000-39,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


University of Jos's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


University of Jos's Control Type Control Type

University of Jos is a public higher education institution.


University of Jos's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Jos is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Jos's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of Jos's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Jos 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 University of Jos's main facilities:


University of Jos's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Jos's Library


University of Jos's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


University of Jos'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 University of Jos's main services:


University of Jos's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

University of Jos's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Jos's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Jos's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

University of Jos's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on University of Jos's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

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.


University of Jos's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Jos is legally recognized and/or accredited by: National Universities Commission of Nigeria

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1975


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Jos's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize University of Jos as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

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 University of Jos'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)
  • International Association of Universities (IAU)
  • Association of African Universities (AAU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 University of Jos '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

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Jos's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Jos's Facebook page review University of Jos's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of Jos's X (formerly Twitter) page review University of Jos's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Jos's YouTube channel review University of Jos's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Jos's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

University of Jos's Wikipedia article

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