Top Colleges & Universities in Nigeria

UNN University at unn.edu.ng

2024 Ranking and Overview

country rank  7
world rank  3914

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Overview

Established in 1960, the University of Nigeria is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Nsukka (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Enugu. This institution also has a branch campus in Enugu and Aba. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, University of Nigeria (UNN) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. University of Nigeria (UNN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 64-year-old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Nigerian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNN 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

University of Nigeria's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Nigeria's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Nigeria' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of Nigeria's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Profile

Name
Acronym UNN
Founded 1960
Motto To restore the dignity of man
Colours Green
Mascot Lion
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official University of Nigeria general video presentation.

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Campus Location

Address Innovation Centre, University of Nigeria
Nsukka
410101 Enugu
Nigeria
University of Nigeria Phone Number +234 (803) 775 0954
University of Nigeria Fax Number +234
Other locations Enugu and Aba

University of Nigeria's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

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 Nigeria'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 Nigeria's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

Click here to explore a list of or, if not available yet, search for them with our powered by Google. We are constantly adding university programs and courses worldwide with the help of university representatives.

You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

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 Nigeria'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 Nigeria.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 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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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 Nigeria's admission information.

University of Nigeria's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Nigeria's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Nigeria a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Nigeria's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


University of Nigeria's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


University of Nigeria's Admission Office Admission Office

University of Nigeria
Nsukka 410101
707 003 8784


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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 Nigeria.

University of Nigeria's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


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

This institution has a range of over-5,000 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Nigeria's Control Type Control Type

University of Nigeria is a public higher education institution.


University of Nigeria's Entity Type Entity Type

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


University of Nigeria's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of Nigeria's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Nigeria 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 Nigeria's main facilities:


University of Nigeria's Library University Library

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


University of Nigeria's Housing University Housing

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


University of Nigeria'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 Nigeria's main services:


University of Nigeria's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Nigeria's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

University of Nigeria's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Nigeria's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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

University of Nigeria's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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 Nigeria's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1960


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)


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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 University of Nigeria's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • 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 Nigeria '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 Nigeria's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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

YouTube YouTube

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

Instagram Instagram

University of Nigeria's Instagram page review University of Nigeria's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Nigeria'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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