Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Anambra State, Anambra • Est. 1992 • “Discipline, Self-Reliance, Excellence”
About UNIZIK
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), located in Awka, Anambra State, is one of Nigeria\'s largest federal universities and the leading higher education institution in the South-East region. UNIZIK operates 15 faculties spanning the arts, education, sciences, social sciences, biosciences, environmental sciences, engineering, agriculture, basic medical sciences, medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutical sciences, law, management sciences and health sciences. Total enrolment exceeds 60,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes — among the largest in Africa. The institution is renowned for its programmes in Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Law and the Sciences, and operates the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital. UNIZIK\'s alumni include numerous prominent Nigerians across the professions, politics and academia. The university is named in honour of Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria\'s first President.
History
Nnamdi Azikiwe University traces its origins to 1980 when Anambra State established the Anambra State University of Technology with campuses at Awka, Enugu and Abakaliki. In 1992 the federal government took over the Awka campus and reconstituted it as the federal Nnamdi Azikiwe University in honour of Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria\'s first President (and a native of Anambra State). UNIZIK admitted its first independent students in 1992-1993. Through the 1990s and 2000s the institution expanded substantially, adding faculties in Engineering, Medicine, Law, Pharmacy and Management Sciences. The Faculty of Medicine and the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital were established in the 2000s. The institution adopted "Discipline, Self-Reliance and Excellence" as its motto and has consistently ranked among the top federal universities in Nigerian admission demand. UNIZIK is also known for its substantial part-time enrolment through the Centre for Distance and Continuing Education.
Core values: ExcellenceIntegrityServiceInnovation
Key Facts at a Glance
Academic
Faculties: 14 Departments: 71 Undergraduate courses: 35 Postgraduate courses: 59 Modes: Full-time, Part-time, Sandwich Semester: Two semesters Medium: EnglishDemographics
Total students: 25,079 Male: 12,037 (48%) Female: 13,042 (52%) Staff: — Student-staff ratio: 18.80:1Outcomes
Graduation rate: — Employment rate (6mo): — Average student rating: 4.0 / 5 Reviews: 4 verifiedRankings
No published rankings yet.Leadership
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Carol Arinze-Umobi (Ag.) |
Courses Offered (35)
Admission Requirements
Admissions are processed through JAMB UTME, followed by institutional Post-UTME screening. Direct Entry candidates may apply through JAMB. Aggregate score is computed as 50% JAMB + 50% Post-UTME for most courses.
Entry modes accepted: UTMEDirect Entry
✓ Accepts Direct Entry — Accepts inter-university transfers
Admission timeline (recent)
| Event | Year | Window | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Utme | 2026 | Jun 9 → Jul 23, 2026 | Upcoming |
Sample Cutoff Marks (2025)
| Course | JAMB | Post-UTME | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering | 281 | 59 | Very High |
| Industrial Chemistry | 265 | 64 | Very High |
| Software Engineering | 261 | 70 | Very High |
| Mass Communication | 257 | 50 | Very High |
| Pharmacy | 256 | 76 | Very High |
| Medicine and Surgery | 255 | 73 | Very High |
| Psychology | 249 | 52 | High |
| Civil Engineering | 248 | 59 | High |
| Crop Science | 247 | 52 | High |
| Petroleum Engineering | 241 | 70 | High |
Tuition & Fees (2026/2027)
| Tuition fee | ₦40,000 |
| Acceptance fee (fresh students only) | ₦35,000 |
| On-campus accommodation | ₦25,000 |
| Development levy | ₦25,000 |
| Other fees (ID card, medicals, sport, etc.) | ₦30,000 |
| Estimated total per session | ₦155,000 |
For incoming undergraduate students in the 2026/2027 academic session. Returning students pay 60-70% of this amount.
Campus & Infrastructure
The Nnamdi Azikiwe University main campus covers approximately 1,000 hectares at Ifite Awka, on the outskirts of Awka city, Anambra State. The campus contains the Senate Building, the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Library, faculty complexes for Engineering, Sciences, Arts and Education, residential halls and a sports complex. The Faculty of Medicine and the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital are at a site within Nnewi (the Nnewi campus, approximately 30 km south-east of Awka). Awka is connected by road to Lagos (about 8 hours west) and to Enugu (about 1 hour east), with the nearest major airport being Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu (approximately 1.5 hours by road).
Size & capacity
Campuses: 1 Total land area: 1,857 hectares Hostel capacity: 8,777 Library volumes: 373,491 Laboratories: 106Facilities & services
✓ Medical centre ✓ Sports complex ✓ Chapel ✓ Mosque — On-campus bank/ATM — Post office — Campus shuttleCommunity
✓ Active student unionRecent Student Reviews
My daughter is in her second year. The communication from the school is good, fees are predictable and the campus is secure. We feel comfortable that she is in a serious academic environment.
The academic side is solid — but the hostel issue stresses me out every session. We fight for bedspace and many end up off-campus paying premium rents. The school knows this is a problem but progress...
Three years in and I have no regrets about my choice. The lecturers in my faculty know their stuff and are mostly available when you need them. The challenge is infrastructure — the labs need updating...