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University of Nigeria

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University Overview

Established in 1960, the University of Nigeria is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Nsukka (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Enugu. This institution also has a branch campus in Enugu and Aba. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, University of Nigeria (UNN) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. University of Nigeria (UNN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 64-year-old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Nigerian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:University of Nigeria
Acronym:UNN
Founded:1960
Motto:To restore the dignity of man
Colours:Green
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University Location

Address:Innovation Centre, University of Nigeria Nsukka 410101 Enugu Nigeria
Tel:+234 (803) 775 0954
Fax: +234
Other locations:Enugu and Aba

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Nigeria's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Nigeria is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: National Universities Commission of Nigeria

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1960


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important University of Nigeria's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important University of Nigeria's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of African Universities (AAU)