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The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), established in 1988, is a federal institution located in Nigeria’s administrative capital, Abuja. Renowned for its dual-mode system, the institution offers both conventional and distance learning programs. As one of Nigeria’s top federal universities, UNIABUJA provides a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses under various faculties and departments. This guide highlights the courses, fees, and general admission requirements for prospective students.

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University of Abuja School Fees

The University of Abuja’s school fees vary depending on whether you are a new or returning student:

  • New Students: ₦61,340
  • Returning Students: ₦45,340

Detailed information about specific fees for various programs can be accessed via the University’s official website or by contacting them through:

List of Courses at the University of Abuja

UNIABUJA has consistently expanded its faculties and programs to meet the demand for quality education. Below is the comprehensive list of courses offered by the University of Abuja:

Faculty of Education

  • Arts Education
  • Counseling & 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

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

New Faculties Introduced in UNIABUJA

The University has added the following faculties to its academic structure:

  1. Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
  2. Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health Services
  3. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science
  4. Faculty of Environmental Sciences

University of Abuja Postgraduate Courses

The University of Abuja provides a conducive environment for postgraduate education. Partnering with international institutions, the school offers world-class postgraduate programs, including Master’s and Ph.D. courses, across various faculties.

Faculty of Agriculture

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  • Animal Science (PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.)
  • Agronomy (PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.)
  • Agro-Forestry (PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.)
  • Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology (PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.)
  • Agricultural Economics & Farm Management (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

  • 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 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 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 Clinical Sciences

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

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.)

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  • 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 Law

  • Masters of Laws (LL.M, PhD. Law)

Faculty of Management Science

  • 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 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.)
  • International 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.)

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(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

Masters in Society & Development Studies

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

Institute for Legislative Studies

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

General Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

  1. O-Level Results: Candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) credits in relevant subjects, including Mathematics and English, in not more than two sittings.
  2. JAMB UTME Score: Applicants must meet or exceed the University’s cut-off mark as specified by JAMB.
  3. Subject Combination: Candidates must have the correct subject combination for their chosen course.

Postgraduate Admission Requirements

  1. Academic Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of Second Class Lower (2:2) for Master’s programs.
  2. Transcript Submission: Applicants must submit academic transcripts from their previous institutions.
  3. Professional Certifications: Some programs may require additional professional qualifications.

Why Choose the University of Abuja?

  1. A variety of academic programs across multiple faculties.
  2. Strong emphasis on research and development.
  3. Availability of student-centered initiatives, including internships, mentorships, and employment schemes.

Akpan Unwana

By Akpan Unwana

Akpan Unwana is a senior reporter at 99Scholar News with a special interest in digital innovations.

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