About Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Nnamdi Azikiwe University is located in Akwa, the capital city of Anambra State, Nigeria. Established in 1991, the university has multiple campuses in Awka, Nnewi, Agulu and Ifite-Ogwuari in Ayamelum local government area.
As a federal university, it is accredited by the National Universities Commission and named after Nnamdi Azikiwe, a renowned Nigerian statesman and political leader who served as the first President of Nigeria until 1966.
The university has a total of 57 departments spread across14 faculties including the faculties of agriculture, arts, basic medical sciences, biosciences, education, engineering, environmental sciences, health sciences and technology, law, management sciences, medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, physical sciences and social sciences.
There are also a number of research centres at the university including the centre for oncology research, the centre for sustainable development and the centre for water resource research.
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Key statistics
- 33,509Number of FTE Students(1)
- 46 : 54Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 0%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 15.7No. of students per staff(1)
Subjects taught at Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Engineering & technology
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- General Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Physical sciences
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Physics & Astronomy
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Chemistry
Social sciences
- Communication & Media Studies
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Sociology
- Geography
Arts & humanities
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Architecture
Education
- Education
Business & economics
- Business & Management
- Accounting & Finance
- Economics & Econometrics
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Sport Science
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Medicine & Dentistry
- Other Health
Computer science
- Computer Science
Psychology
- Psychology
Law
- Law