Nnamdi Azikiwe University Ranking & Overview 2024

Name
Acronym	NAU
Founded	1991 Origins date back to 1980
Motto	Discipline, Self Reliance and Excellence
Colours	Blue and orange
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Video Presentation	n.a.; please submit an official Nnamdi Azikiwe University general video presentation.

Address	Private Mailbox 5025 Awka Anambra Nigeria
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	+234 708 161 0453
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Other locations	Nnewi, Agulu and Ifite-Ogwari

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Nnamdi Azikiwe University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Nnamdi Azikiwe University's academic range and degree level offering.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Nnamdi Azikiwe University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Nnamdi Azikiwe University.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)	0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International students	0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)	0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

Admission Selection

Has Nnamdi Azikiwe University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

Admission Rate

Nnamdi Azikiwe University's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.

International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Information about international students at Nnamdi Azikiwe University is as follows:

Number of international students: 3
Countries represented: Ghana, Cameroon

Admission Office

PMB 5025
Awka 5025
7069281882
8058923624

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Student Enrollment

Nnamdi Azikiwe University has an enrollment range of 35,000-39,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.

Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 3,000-3,499 academic employees (Faculty).

Control Type

Nnamdi Azikiwe University is a public higher education institution.

Entity Type

Nnamdi Azikiwe University is a non-profit higher education institution.

Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.

Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.

Religious Affiliation

Nnamdi Azikiwe University does not have any religious affiliation.

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University offers a substantial array of library resources and services. The key highlights include:

Number of physical Library branches: 16
- Professor Festus Aghagbo Nwako Library (main Library)
- Faculty of Agriculture Library
- Faculty of Arts Library
- Faculty of Basic Medical Science Library
- Faculty of Basic Clinical Science Library
- Faculty of Bioscience Library
- Faculty of Education Library
- Faculty of Engineering Library
- Faculty of Environment Science Library
- Faculty of Health Science and Technology Library
- Faculty of Law Library
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Library
- Faculty of Medicine Library
- Faculty of Management Sciences Library
- Faculty of Physical Science Library
- Faculty of Social Sciences Library
Number of physical books/volumes: 167,582
Number of physical media (CDs, DVDs, etc.): 3,210
Number of digital/electronic databases: 2
Number of librarians: 31
Number of full-time employees, including librarians: 130
Total library yearly expenditure for 2022:
- Amount budgeted: ₦ 80,000,000
- Actual amount allocated for BOOKS: ₦ 14,077,750
- Office imprest: ₦ 480,000

University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University provides a range of housing options for its students. These options include:

Partitioned rooms with inbuilt conveniences within the hostels.
Three in-campus hostels with a total of 3,633 bed spaces.
Off-campus hostels offering 1,300 bed spaces.
Single-sex hostel accommodations operated by the university.
A total of 4,933 hostel beds available.
The URL for the university's hostel information: hostels.unizik.edu.ng

Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University offers a variety of sport facilities and activities for its students. These facilities include:

Stadium (International size, 70% finished with ongoing work, main pitch and athletic oval in use)
Football pitches (about 5) for practices as the stadium houses the main pitch
Basketball courts (3)
Tennis courts (2)
Track and field (located at the stadium)
Cricket Oval (1)
Handball courts (2)
Volleyball courts (2)

The university also offers a wide range of sport activities, including but not limited to:

Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Cricket
Football
Golf
Handball
Judo
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Tennis
Volleyball
Kick Boxing
Karate

University Services

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Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University financial aids include:

Students Loan = NIL
Student Grant = NIL
Student Scholarship: This varies depending on the organization that offers the scholarship. For example, the Albertina Baker Fund USA offers ₦ 583,000 to Miss Nwogbo Ukachukwu, and the Prof Alex Ndu Memorial Award provides ₦ 1,000,000 to 10 students, among others.
Student Allowance = ₦ 10,000 for approved students.
Tuition Waiver = 30% for Staff at the PG level.
Work Opportunity = Automatic Employment for UNIZIK Students with a First Class Degree.

Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University offers study abroad opportunities through its international collaborations with various institutions:

Belarusian National Technical University
National Open University
Institution of Safety Professionals of Nigeria
Dezhou University Shandong
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Delaware State University, USA
University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw
Marshall University Huntington WV, USA
AFLEXIM BANK CAIRO, Egypt
Medical Research Council Laboratories the Gambia (MRCG) Al LSHTM Banjul

Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University offers various distance learning programs to its students. These programs include:

Sandwich Programme
Postgraduate Programme
Migration Studies

Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Nnamdi Azikiwe University's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Nnamdi Azikiwe University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: National Universities Commission of Nigeria

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1991

Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Medical & Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN)
Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB)
Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (ICEN)
Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIBN)
Radiographers Registration Board (RRB)
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORECON)
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA)
Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors & Valuers(NIESV)
Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN)
National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM)

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

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Academic Structure

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