University of Abuja courses, fees, and requirements: 2024/2025 update

The Federal University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) was established in 1988 in Abuja, Nigeria's administrative and political capital. It is a dual-mode university for conventional and distance learning programs. Here is a list of the University of Abuja courses (undergraduate and postgraduate) and general admission requirements.

UNIABUJA, or UofA, is one of Nigeria's top federal tertiary education institutions. The school offers a wide range of courses under various faculties and departments. In addition, UofA has a students' employment scheme, an internship and linkages unit, a center for undergraduate research, and a mentorship program.

University of Abuja school fees

The current school fees of the University of Abuja, Gwagwalada is ₦61,340 for the new and ₦45,340 for old students.

For new students, you can find detailed information about the University of Abuja courses and fees from the school's website or reach out to them via these contact details:

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• University of Abuja's address: Mohammed Maccido Road, Airport Rd, Abuja, Nigeria
• Email: info@uniabuja.edu.ng.

A list of the University of Abuja courses

UNIABUJA has developed robust developmental strategies to meet and sustain Nigeria's demand for quality higher education. Therefore, expect more courses and faculties at the University of Abuja. Here is a list of courses at the University of Abuja:

Faculty of Education

• Arts Education
• Counselling & Educational Psychology
• Educational Foundation
• Educational Management
• Library and Information Science
• Science and Environmental Education
• Social Science Education

Faculty of Agriculture

• Animal Science
• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Extension
• Crop Protection
• Crop Science
• Soil Science

Faculty of Engineering

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Management Sciences

• Accounting
• Banking & Finance
• Business Administration
• Public Administration

Faculty of Social Sciences

• Economics
• Geography and Environmental Management
• Political Science & International Relations
• Sociology

Faculty of Law

• Islamic Law
• International Law and Jurisprudence
• Private & Property Law
• Public Law

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Faculty of Sciences

• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Statistics
• Physics

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

• Veterinary Anatomy
• Veterinary Animal Health and Production
• Veterinary Microbiology
• Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology
• Veterinary Pathology
• Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry
• Veterinary Medicine
• Veterinary Public Health
• Veterinary Surgery
• Theriogenology
• Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology

What are the new faculties in UNIABUJA?

The Federal University of Abuja introduced these four new faculties:

• Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
• Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health Services
• Faculty of Pharmaceutica*l Science
• Faculty of Environmental Sciences

The University of Abuja colleges and departments

The Federal University of Abuja has the following colleges and departments for medical courses:

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

• Department of Anatomical Sciences
• Department of Human Physiology
• Department of Medical Biochemistry

Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences

• Department of Chemical Pathology
• Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion
• Department of Medical Microbiology & Parasitology
• Department of Medical Pathology & Forensic Medicine
• Department of Medical Pharmacology & Therapeutics

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Faculty of Clinical Sciences

• Department of Anaesthesia
• Department of Community Medicine
• Department of Internal Medicine
• Department of Surgery
• Department of Paediatrics
• Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Department of Ophthalmology
• Department of Radiology
• Department of Psychiatry

The University of Abuja postgraduate courses

UNIABUJA is a conducive environment for postgraduate studies. It partners with initiatives from Switzerland and Morocco to provide Masters and Ph.D. STEM students with world-class educational materials and tools relevant to local research. Here is a list of postgraduate UNIABUJA courses:

Faculty of Agriculture

• Animal Science (PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Agronomy (PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Agro-Forestry (PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Agricultural Ext. & Rural Sociology (PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Agricultural Business Management. (PGD)
• Agricultural Econs. & Farm Management. (PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Agricultural Economics (PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Crop Protection (PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Development Economics (M.Sc.)
• Environmental Economics (M.Sc.)
• Soil Science (PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.)

Faculty of Arts

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• Diplomatic Studies (PGD, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.)
• English Language (M.A., Ph.D.)
• Literature in English (PGD, M.A., Ph.D.)
• Nigerian and African History ( M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.)
• Media Arts (PGD, M.A., Ph.D.)
• Theatre Arts (PGD, M.A., Ph.D.)

Faculty of Basic Medical Science

• Anatomical Sciences (MSc, Ph.D.)
• Human Physiology (MSc, Ph.D.)
• Medical Biochemistry (MSc, Ph.D.)

Faculty of Education

• Counseling Education (M.Ed., Ph.D.)
• Curriculum Studies (M.Ed., Ph.D.)
• Guidance & Counseling Education (M.Ed., Ph.D.)
• Language Education (M.Ed., Ph.D.)
• PGD in Education
• Educ. Planning (M.Ed., Ph.D.)
• Educational Psychology (M.Ed., Ph.D.)
• Social Studies Education (M.Ed., Ph.D.)
• Science Education (M.Ed., Ph.D.)
• Mathematics Education (M.Ed., Ph.D.)

Faculty of Clinical Sciences

• Community Medicine (MPH)
• Sexual & Reproductive Health (MPH)

Faculty of Engineering

Civil Engineering (M. Eng., PhD. Eng.)

Chemical Engineering (M. Eng., PhD. Eng.)

Electrical Engineering (PGD. M. Eng., PhD. Eng.)

Mechanical Engineering (M. Eng., PhD. Eng.)

Faculty of Law

• Masters of Laws (LL.M, PhD. Law)

Faculty of Management Science

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• Accounting (PGD., MSc.)
• Accounting & Finance (MSc.)
• Business Administration (PGD, PGDBA, M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Banking and Finance (PGD)
• Public Administration (PGDBA, MPA, M.Sc., Ph.D.)

Faculty of Science

• Applied Mathematics (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Applied Geophysics (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Biology (Environmental) (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Botany (Biodiversity) (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Computer Science (Intelligence System) (M.Sc.)
• Comp. Sci. (Distributed Computing Systems) (M.Sc.)
• Comp. Sci. (Networking Communication) (M.Sc.)
• Computer Sci. (Database Systems) (M.Sc.)
• Computer Science (Ph.D.)
• Computer Science (Infor. Security) (M.Sc.)
• Computer Science (Software Engineering) (M.Sc.)
• Environmental Microbiology (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Food Microbiology (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Industrial Microbiology (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Inorganic Chemistry (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Analytical Chemistry (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Organic Chemistry (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems (PGDIS)
• Physical Chemistry (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Pure Mathematics (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Solid State Physics (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Statistics (PGDS, M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Zoology (Parasitology) (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Zoology (Fisheries) (M.Sc., Ph.D.)

Faculty of Social Science

• Biogeography (Ph.D.)
• Climatology (Ph.D.)
• Criminology (M.Sc.)
• Demography (M.Sc.)
• Development Sociology (M.Sc.)
• Environmental Planning & Protection (PGD) (M.Sc.)
• Economics (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Environmental Resources Planning (Ph.D.)
• Gender Studies (M.Sc.)
• Geography. (Population & Manpower Plan.) (M.Sc.)
• Geography (Geomorphology) (M.Sc.)
• Geography (Biogeography) (M.Sc.)
• Geography (Climatology) (M.Sc.)
• Geomorphology (Ph.D.)
• Int. Relations & Diplomacy (M.Sc.)
• Industrial Sociology (M.Sc.)
• Intercul. Conflict & Comm. (PGD)
• Medical Sociology (M.Sc.)
• Political Science (Int. Relations) (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Political Sci. (Polit. Economy & Dev Studies) (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Political Science (PGD)
• Political Science (Policy Analysis) (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Population & Manpower Planning (Ph.D.)
• Masters in Financial Economics (MFE)
• Sociology (Ph.D.)

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Faculty of Vet. Medicine

• Food Hygiene (PGD)
• Epidemiology (PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Vet. Public Health (MVPH, Ph.D.)
• Vet. Preventive Medicine (MVPH, Ph.D.)
• Vet. Microbiology (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Bacteriology (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Immunology (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Virology (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Pharmacology (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Toxicology (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Vet. Parasitology (PGD)
• Vet. Hematology Protozoa & Entomology (M.Sc.)

Sultan Machido Institute for Peace and Legislative Studies

• PGD Peace and Security (Professional)
• PGD Leadership and Discipline (Professional)
• PGD Society and Development (Professional)
• Masters in Peace and Security (Professional)
• Masters in Leadership & Discipline (Professional)
• Masters in Society & Dev. (Professional)

Centre for Gender Security Studies and Youth Advancement

• PGD in Gender Studies (Part-Time)
• M.A. in Gender Studies (Part-Time)

Institute of Education

• PGD in Education (Part-Time)

Institute for Peace Studies & Social Rehabilitation(APUDI)

• Anti-Corruption Studies (PGD)
• Criminology & Security Studies (PGD)
• Leadership and Discipline Studies (PGD)
• NGO and Management Studies (PGD)
• Social Rehabilitation Studies (PGD)
• Social Rehabilitation Studies es (PGD)
• Peace & Security Studies (PGD)
• Masters in Leadership and Discipline Studies
• Masters in Criminology & Security Studies
• Masters in NGO and Management Studies
• Masters in Anti-Corruption Studies

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Masters in Society & Development Studies

• Masters in Peace & Security Studies
• Masters in Social Rehabilitation Studies

Institute for Legislative Studies

• Legislative Studies (MLS)
• Legislative Studies (PGDLA)

How many campuses does UNIABUJA have?

The Federal University of Abuja has two campuses; the main campus is in Abuja, and the second is in Gwagwalada FCT.

How many faculties does UNIABUJA have?

This federal university has twelve faculties. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences are the biggest and have the most departments.

How many students are at UNIABUJA?

The University of Abuja has 55,364 students and 3,362 staff members.

Does UNIABUJA have nursing?

The UofA of Nigeria offers nursing courses under the Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health Services. Like other top-notch nursing schools in the country, this institution aims to develop nursing professionals who can positively change society locally and abroad.

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Does Abuja University offer mass communication?

UNIABUJA offers mass communication courses under its new Faculty of Communication and Media Studies.

Does UNIABUJA have pharmacy?

The UofA of Nigeria has pharmacy courses in the Faculty of Pharmaceutica*l Science—one of this school's four newest faculties.

How can I get admission to UNIABUJA?

Undergraduates at the 100 level should meet the following University of Abuja courses admission requirements:

• You must score at least a credit pass in five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics (not more than two sittings).
• Three of the credit passes must be in subjects relevant to the degree course applied.
• You must attain the acceptable JAMB cut-off mark and UTME score.
• You must have attained UNIABUJA's post-UTME exam (the university's departmental cut-off mark).
• A Direct Entry (DE) admission candidate must have at least two (2) ‘A’ Level passes, or equivalent in addition to five (5) credit passes in other subjects (including English Language and Mathematics) at the ordinary level (WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB and Grade II).
• A credit pass in O'Level English Language is required for all courses.
• A credit in Mathematics is required for all science-based courses.

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Here is a list of the University of Abuja admission requirements for postgraduate studies:

• You should have a Higher National Diploma (HND) and Bachelor’s Degree.
• You must have credit passes in five (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics at the ordinary level (WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB, and Grade II), and must be obtained at no more than two (2) sittings.

For admission into any UNIABUJA Ph.D. program:

• You must have obtained a weighted average score of 60% or a letter ‘B’ grade in the Master’s degree relevant to the field of study.
• You should have five (5) subject credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics at the ordinary level (WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB, and Grade II), and must be obtained at no more than two (2) sittings.

What is the cut-off mark for all courses in the University of Abuja?

The University of Abuja courses and cut-off marks vary per faculty and department. JAMB's approved UTME cut-off mark for UNIABUJA is 180 for all admissions. However, find out UNIABUJA's post-UTME test departmental cut-off mark from the institution.

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Can UNIABUJA accept the second choice?

The University of Abuja does not enroll students who picked this school as a second choice in JAMB. Nevertheless, this does not mean that all universities in Nigeria have this policy. Some allow you to choose them as your second option and will admit you if you qualify for the course you selected.

What courses does the University of Abuja offer?

University of Abuja courses (undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees, and distance-learning studies) are grouped into the following faculties:

• Faculty of Agriculture
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Management Sciences
• Faculty of Sciences
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
• Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
• Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health Services
• Faculty of Pharmaceutica*l Science
• Faculty of Environmental Sciences

What are science courses at the University of Abuja?

Here is a list of some of UNIABUJA's science courses:

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• Biology (Environmental) (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Botany (Biodiversity) (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Zoology (Parasitology) (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Zoology (Fisheries) (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Food Microbiology (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Industrial Microbiology (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Environmental Microbiology (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Physical Chemistry (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Organic Chemistry (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Inorganic Chemistry (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Analytical Chemistry (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Computer Science (Infor. Security) (M.Sc.)
• Computer Science (Software Engineering) (M.Sc.)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems (PGDIS)
• Computer Science (Intelligence System) (M.Sc.)
• Comp. Sci. (Distributed Computing Systems) (M.Sc.)
• Comp. Sci. (Networking Communication) (M.Sc.)
• Computer Sci. (Database Systems) (M.Sc.)
• Computer Science (Ph.D.)
• Solid State Physics (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Applied Geophysics (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Pure Mathematics (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Applied Mathematics (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Statistics (PGDS, M.Sc., Ph.D.)

Are there medical courses in UNIABUJA?

Here are the University of Abuja courses for the faculty of veterinary medicine:

• Food Hygiene (PGD)
• Epidemiology (PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Vet. Public Health (MVPH, Ph.D.)
• Vet. Preventive Medicine (MVPH, Ph.D.)
• Vet. Microbiology (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Bacteriology (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Immunology (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Virology (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Pharmacology (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Toxicology (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
• Vet. Parasitology (PGD)
• Vet. Hematology Protozoa & Entomology (M.Sc.)

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What are the medical courses offered in UNIABUJA?

Medical courses in UNIABUJA that are under the Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences include:

• Chemical Pathology
• Medical Microbiology & Parasitology
• Hematology and Blood Transfusion
• Medical Pharmacology & Therapeutics
• Medical Pathology & Forensic Medicine

How many years to study medicine in UNIABUJA?

It takes at least six years to study Medicine and Surgery in UNIABUJA. You will study preliminary basic sciences for 12 months, spend 18 months in the pre-clinical program in basic medical sciences, and the remaining 42 months taking courses in pathology and pharmacology.

Other universities in Nigeria also apply the same curriculum to medical doctor students. After completing your medical undergraduate degree, you can take core clinical courses in medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, community medicine, and psychiatry.

What are the new accredited courses in UNIABUJA?

The latest accredited courses in UNIABUJA are from the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health Services, Faculty of Pharmaceutica*l Science, and the Faculty of Environmental Sciences.

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University of Abuja courses are available for both local and international students. It is recommended that a potential student of UNIABUJA should contact the school for more information about on-campus accommodation, the application process, and more.

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