University in Nigeria
Gwagwalada, Abuja (FCT)
University profile
The University of Abuja is a federal university serving the Federal Capital Territory, established in January 1988 to give the new capital an institution whose objectives match the ideals behind the city. Pioneer students were matriculated in 1990 at a mini campus in Gwagwalada, and the university describes itself as the University for National Unity.
Its vision is to combine academic excellence with the pursuit of national unity, and its mission includes instruction, research and public service plus a strong distance-learning component.
The main campus covers about 11,824 hectares along the Abuja-Airport Road, a few kilometres from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, and holds the Senate Building, several faculties, the Postgraduate School, the Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education, the university press and student hostels. The Gwagwalada mini campus covers 33 hectares, and the University of Abuja Business School operates from an annex at Kado in the city centre.
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An acceptable score in the JAMB UTME, followed by the university's own Post-UTME screening. The page does not state a numeric cut-off.
Credit passes in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings, with three credits relevant to the degree applied for.
Candidates must pass the Post-UTME screening organised by the university.
At least two A'Level passes or equivalent, plus five O'Level credits including English Language and Mathematics.
An HND or bachelor's degree plus five O'Level credits including English and Mathematics in no more than two sittings; PhD applicants need a weighted average of 60% (grade B) in a relevant master's degree.
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