Ahmadu Bello University
About Ahmadu Bello University
Basic information and contact details for Ahmadu Bello University
Ahmadu Bello University is Nigeria’s second oldest university. It first opened in Zaria as the University of Northern Nigeria with four faculties and 426 students in October 1962. It was named after its founder, who was the first premier of Northern Nigeria.
It is now located on a 7,000 hectare site and it is one of the largest universities in sub-Saharan Africa. Faculties include physical sciences, social sciences, education, environmental design, medical sciences and law among others.
There are three campuses at the university: the main Samaru campus, Kongo campus where the faculties of law and public administration are located and Funtua where the School of Basic Studies is located.
Students at the university come from every state in Nigeria.
The Internationalisation Project offers digital degrees in the United Arab Emirates, UK and EU towards the end of the year.
Notable research centres include the Africa Centre for Neglected Tropical Diseases and Forensic Biotechnology while current research projects include devising a car which can run on water.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at Ahmadu Bello University
- Student gender ratio
- 37 F : 63 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 0% (1)
- Students per staff
- 16.5 (1)
- Student total
- 46669 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Subjects Taught at Ahmadu Bello University
See below for a range of subjects taught at Ahmadu Bello University
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
- Veterinary Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology