Ahmadu Bello University: Admissions, Rankings

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) is one of Nigeria’s leading federal government research universities. The school was established to impart contemporary knowledge through multi-disciplinary approaches and with the aid of high-quality facilities. It also develops individuals to become intellects who can generate new ideas that meet the needs of their community and the entire country.

Ahmadu Bello University Overview

Ahmadu Bello University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 2450	29 %
Africa Rankings	# 46	10 %
Nigeria Rankings	# 8	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 2508	30 %
Africa Rankings	# 45	10 %
Nigeria Rankings	# 8	—

Admissions At Ahmadu Bello University

If you wish to study at Ahmadu Bello University, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Ahmadu Bello University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Ahmadu Bello University international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Ahmadu Bello University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	International Admissions Page
Master's	Domestic and International Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at Ahmadu Bello University

There are several Ahmadu Bello University majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Ahmadu Bello University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.