About Federal University of Lafia
The Federal University of Lafia is one of the group of nine new federal universities created to ease pressure on existing institutions.
It serves the state of Nasarawa, bordering the federal district of Abuja in Nigeria.
Students can study at faculties of arts, science and social science, agriculture, computing, basic medical science, education, management science, environmental design, health science, clinical science and the school of medicine
The university has two campuses with the main campus being a 206 hectare site on Makurdi Road.
The Centre for Disabilities Studies serves as a hub for additional needs in north-central Nigeria.
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Key statistics
- 22.8No. of students per staff(1)
- 0%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 40 : 60Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- n/aProportion of ISR Publication(1)
- 12,456Number of FTE Students(1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2023 World University Rankings
Subjects taught at Federal University of Lafia
Arts & humanities
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- History, Philosophy & Theology
Social sciences
- Communication & Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Sociology
Physical sciences
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Chemistry
- Physics & Astronomy
Computer science
- Computer Science
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Other Health
Business & economics
- Business & Management
- Accounting & Finance
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Agriculture & Forestry
Psychology
- Psychology
Education
- Education