UNIABUJA PLANTS 1,503 DATE SEEDLINGS
No fewer than 1,503 seedlings of date palm were yesterday planted at the University of Abuja, as part of plantation exercise to make the institution a green campus
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We must come together to make the UofA of Nigeria a place where creativity is the fulcrum that drives our collective goals
Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na'Allah - Vice Chancellor
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the part-time undergraduate Degree programmes of the Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education(CDL&CE)Click to read more...
"We must come together to make the U of A of Nigeria a place where creativity is the fulcrum that drives our collective goals"
To develop an institution of higher learning that combines academic excellence with the pursuit of the unity of Nigeria.
To provide instructional, research, and public service programmes appropriate to a university of high standing that guarantees academic excellence and to operate a strong and virile distance learning component that ensures equal educational access to a large constituency...
University of Abuja news!!!
VC CONDOLES KWARA STATE GOVERNOR OVER FATHER'S DEATH
The Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na'Allah, has condoled with Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State on the demise of his father, Alh. Abdulganiyu Folorunsho Abdul-Razaq. Alhaji Abdulganiyu who was the first lawyer in northern Nigeria, former Chairman of Body of Benchers, and Mutawali of Ilorin, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, 25th July 2020. Read more...
PROFESSOR AIREDE AWARDED ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS FELLOWSHIP
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ENSURE UofA IS FREE OF COVID -19, VC URGES COMMITTEE
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University of Abuja sets up the UniAbuja Virtual Classroom System Committee
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EMIR ASSURES OF SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT IN UNIABUJA
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EFCC, UofA to set up Joint Committee for Forensic Studies
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JAMB TO ESTABLISH CBT CENTRE IN UNIABUJA, REGISTRAR
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MY DESIRE IS TO MAKE UNIABUJA THE BEST - VC
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SIGNING OF MOU IN DELHI
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University of Abuja, Federal Fire Service to Constitute Committee on Capacity Building...
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ICPC Inducts Members of University of Abuja Anti-Corruption...
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NUC APPROVES UNIABUJA BUSINESS SCHOOL FOR MBA
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Private and Public Universities and the Future of Tertiary Education in Africa
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UNIABUJA SETS UP CENTRE FOR SPONSORED PROJECTS
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COVID-19: HOW UNIABUJA IS DEVELOPING ITS VIRTUAL LEARNING SYSTEM
The committee is to oversee the development of a virtual classroom system for the University through an in-house strategy. The Committee has since been inaugurated.
CONDOLENCE MESSAGES STREAM IN OVER DEATH OF NA'ALLAH'S MOTHER
Condolence messages have continued to pour in over the death of Alhaja Bilkis, mother of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na'Allah.
Alhaja Bilkis died on Sunday 7th June, 2020 at the age of 90 after a brief illness. A former Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission,
Prof. Shuaib Oba AbdulRaheem, in his message, described the death of Alhaja Bilkis Na'Allah Gold as a great loss to Ilorin Emirate and the nation at large.
Prof. AbdulRaheem's condolence message was signed on his behalf by a member of his media team, Comrade Abdulwahab Alafara and made available to newsmen on Monday.
AbdulRaheem, who is also the Talba of Ilorin, added that Alhaja Na'Allah Gold was a dutiful and religious figure who used all the resources at her disposal to ensure
the development of Ilorin Emirate, Kwara State and Nigeria at large.
The ex-Unilorin Vice- Chancellor further stated that the deceased would be remembered by the people of her immediate community for her discipline and resourcefulness.
CONDOLENCE MESSAGES STREAM IN OVER DEATH OF NA'ALLAH'S MOTHER
Condolence messages have continued to pour in over the death of Alhaja Bilkis, mother of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na'Allah.
Alhaja Bilkis died on Sunday 7th June, 2020 at the age of 90 after a brief illness. A former Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission,
Prof. Shuaib Oba AbdulRaheem, in his message, described the death of Alhaja Bilkis Na'Allah Gold as a great loss to Ilorin Emirate and the nation at large.
Prof. AbdulRaheem's condolence message was signed on his behalf by a member of his media team, Comrade Abdulwahab Alafara and made available to newsmen on Monday.
AbdulRaheem, who is also the Talba of Ilorin, added that Alhaja Na'Allah Gold was a dutiful and religious figure who used all the resources at her disposal to ensure
the development of Ilorin Emirate, Kwara State and Nigeria at large.
The ex-Unilorin Vice- Chancellor further stated that the deceased would be remembered by the people of her immediate community for her discipline and resourcefulness.
our students speak
Mrs Josphine Chinenye Ngene emerged the Overall Best Student of the UofA in the 2018/2019 Academic Session. She graduated from the Department of Statistics with 4.83 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). University of Abuja Bulletin brings you an interesting interview with her.
HOW I MADE A FIRST CLASS, NGENE
Mrs Josphine Chinenye Ngene
Academics
An applicant to the University of Abuja for a first-degree programme must satisfy all faculty and departmental requirements as stated below. In addition, the applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications for admission.
Which must include Mathematics and English Language with three(3) other relevant subjects.
School of Advanced Basic and Remedial Studies
Candidates for admission into the School of Advanced Basic and Remedial Studies programme must have attempted Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in the Senior Secondary School Certificate examination and must have at least three credits, two of which must be in the above-named subjects. However, some faculties may differ in their requirements See requirements based on faculties. The School of Advanced Basic and Remedial Studies has a duration of one academic session.
Undergraduate
Candidate must possess WASSCE/NABTEB/NECO or equivalents with credits in five subjects in not more than two sittings. A candidate must, in addition, have an acceptable score in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Examination or a Diploma, NCE with at least lower credit.
A candidate must possess two A'Level passes or equivalents in addition to credits in three other subjects at the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations or equivalents or a Diploma, NCE with at least Upper Credit.
Semester/Course System
The university operates a semester System. There are two semesters in a session with each lasting about 17 weeks. The University operates course credit system. One credit unit is attached to 15 hours of lecture or tutorial; other equivalents of 15 hours of lecture are: 5 hours of laboratory or field work one semester of teaching practice One year of industrial attachment for Agric students; six months for other students.
Student workload
A full-time student is required to register for a minimum of 15 to 16 and a maximum of 24 credit units per semester.
The Student Employment Scheme (SES) is an integral part of the Student Industrial Work
Experience Scheme targeted at developing work ethics among Nigerian youths
particularly students of the University of Abuja. Every Industry/Organization would in
addition to acquired skills, relevant trainings and job specification qualities show kin
interest and would place emphasis on work ethics and culture.
This work ethics and
culture can be developed and cultivated in our students by exposing them to appropriate
work environment and experience which will help acquaint them with organizational core
values to promote visionary leadership and excellent service delivery to the University
and the nation at large.
The Centre for Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme and
Student Employment (CSSE) will offer career advice, information on workshops, work
experience opportunities and placement within the University Community.
We now offer work placement support for students throughout their times in the University
of Abuja at most levels of their study. Most undergraduates can do a stipend paid work
placement from their second year up to their penultimate year of study. A dedicated
placement support will help get students work placement subject to availability of
vacancies, University’s budget and ability of students to meet the eligibility criteria.
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By the time this COVID-19 pandemic is over our lives would have forever changed, the way we work, the way we communicate...and we are as a University must take our place in research and learning,
~ Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na'Allah - Vice Chancellor
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