The University of Nigeria, one of the leading academic institutions in Nigeria, has over the years created and developed a robust framework for the network of international relations and strategic partnerships through the interactions of stakeholders and experts in the priority areas.
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About
History
The university was formally opened on 7 October, 1960, as the climax to the Nigerian independence celebrations in the Eastern Region. Her Royal Highness, Princess Alexandra of Kent, representing Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the Nigerian independence celebrations, performed the opening ceremonies and laid the foundation stone of one of the university's early buildings.
Education
The university has 15 Faculties and 102 academic departments. The university offers 108 undergraduate programs and 211 postgraduate programmes.
- Agriculture
- Arts
- Basic Medical Sciences
- Biological Science
- Business Administration
- Dentistry
- Education
- Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Health Sciences
- Law
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Social Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Veterinary Medicine
- Humanities
- Clinical Sciences
Research
Over 139 research groups exist in the university. The outputs of these groups that spread across faculties, centres, institutes and the library had brought the university to limelight in the global research community.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
1198 137
2022
1335 88
2021
1423
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
1201
2022
1201
2021
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Library services
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka Libraries consist of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, the Enugu Campus Main Library and the Medical Library located at the College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla. The Nnamdi Azikiwe Library is the second oldest University Library in Nigeria.
ICT services
- EBSCO Host e-Connect
- Library Online Catalogue
- Publications
- Online Resources
- Turnitin
- Library Journal
- Institutional Repository
- Research Gate Presence
Medical services
The Medical Centre is as old as the University. It was established to take care of minor ailments affecting the staff and students of the University. The centre has a good working relationship with the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital.
Student Life
Campus life
The main campus of the university is located on 871 hectares of hilly savannah in the town of Nsukka, about eighty kilometres north of Enugu, and enjoys a very pleasant and healthy climate. Additionally 209 hectares of arable land are available for an experimental agricultural farm and 207 hectares for staff housing development. There is regular road transport between Nsukka and Enugu, and Nsukka is also quite easily accessible from all parts of Nigeria. There are modern shopping facilities and a large market in Nsukka town.
Sports facilities
The unit is headed by the director of sports domiciled at Nsukka and a deputy director of sports heading the enugu campus of the university. The unit organizes sporting activities for students and staff of the university
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