University of Abuja – University in Abuja

The University of Abuja is a federal university in Nigeria's capital, with its main campus on Airport Road in the Federal Capital Territory. Established in 1988, it was created to serve the growing capital and was also given a dual mandate to provide distance learning, which it continues through its Centre for Distance Learning. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across faculties such as arts, education, engineering, law, management sciences, social sciences, science, agriculture, veterinary medicine, pharmaceutical sciences and the College of Health Sciences, which trains doctors and other health professionals. Its large permanent site includes faculty buildings, hostels, a teaching hospital in Gwagwalada and research centres. The university also runs sponsored research projects and partnerships with government and industry. Prospective students and visitors can contact the main campus by phone or the general information email.