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Bayero University

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Kano State, Nigeria
1201–1500th in World University Rankings 2025
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About

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institution

Bayero University is located in Kano, a city in northern Nigeria and the capital of Kano State. It is the second largest city in Nigeria after Lagos.

The first university in the state, it was founded in 1975 when it was upgraded from Bayero University College to a fully accredited university.

There are two colleges within the university: the colleges of health science and natural and pharmaceutical sciences. Between them there are 11 faculties including the faculties of arts and Islamic studies, agricultural sciences, computer science and information technology, communication, engineering, earth and environmental sciences, education, law, management sciences, social sciences and veterinary medicine.

The university also has a strong focus on research with centres including the Centre for Advanced Medical Research, Centre for Infectious Diseases, African Centre for Excellence in Population Health and Policy and many more.

The university library was established in 1964 and has a range of departments including multimedia and e-books Arabic and Islamic resources.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Bayero University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
37 F : 63 M (1)
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International student percentage
0% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
22.3 (1)
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Student total
37377 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Bayero University

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Physical Sciences801–1000th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Life Sciences1001+

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences

Engineering801–1000th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Clinical and Health801–1000th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health