Bayero University Kano
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Global #2859
Nigeria #11
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1962
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Website
- http://www.buk.edu.ng/
About
Bayero University Kano is a higher education institution in Nigeria, founded in 1962. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is one of the leading universities in Nigeria. It is part of Nigeria's higher education landscape, which includes over 300 institutions across the country.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #2859 · Ranked | 60.58 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
138
h-index
191,577
Citations
13,009
Publications
4,257
i10-index
1.65
Mean Citedness
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Motto
""...and above every possessor of knowledge there is one more learned""
Frequently Asked Questions
Bayero University Kano is ranked #2,859 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Nigeria, it holds the #11 position.
Bayero University Kano was founded in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Nigeria.
Bayero University Kano has produced 13,009 research publications with 191,577 total citations and an h-index of 138, according to OpenAlex data.