Ahmadu Bello University
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Global #2077
Nigeria #7
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1962
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 49,436 students
- Website
- https://www.abu.edu.ng
About
Ahmadu Bello University is a higher education institution in Nigeria, founded in 1962. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is among the top 10 universities in Nigeria. The university has approximately 49K students, a member of Top 10 Universities in Nigeria.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #1201 · Ranked | — |
| THE | 2026 | THE #1216 · Ranked | 31.88 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #2077 · Ranked | 66.35 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
177
h-index
476,305
Citations
22,424
Publications
10,894
i10-index
1.90
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Motto
"Discipline, Self-Reliance and Excellence"
Frequently Asked Questions
Ahmadu Bello University is ranked #2,077 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Nigeria, it holds the #7 position.
Ahmadu Bello University was founded in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Nigeria.
Ahmadu Bello University has a student body of approximately 49,436 students.
Ahmadu Bello University has produced 22,424 research publications with 476,305 total citations and an h-index of 177, according to OpenAlex data.