Kwararafa University Wukari is a private university located in Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria, with the goal of providing high-quality education and cultivating well-rounded talents.

History and Establishment

In 2005, the university was awarded the Wukari Jubilee license by the Nigerian National University Commission.

It officially opened in March 2006 with 61 students. It is the first community-driven university in Nigeria, the first university in Taraba State, and the second private university in the northeastern geopolitical zone of Nigeria.

In February 2012, the school was renamed Kwararafa University to better reflect the cultural and historical roots of the union.

Overview

Student size: There is no latest specific data, but the school is growing and the number of students is showing a steady growth trend.

Course settings: The school has multiple colleges, offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Courses cover a variety of fields including social sciences, natural sciences, engineering technology, and education, such as accounting, economics, business administration, computer science, biology, and pedagogy.

School Strength

Faculty: It has an experienced and highly qualified faculty team, who have outstanding performance in teaching and scientific research, and can provide students with high-quality education and guidance.

Teaching Facilities: The campus is equipped with modern teaching facilities, such as libraries, laboratories, computer centers, multimedia classrooms, etc., which provide good conditions for students' learning and research.

Nature of the institution

Private university.

Educational Philosophy

The school's motto is "Education Promotes All-Round Development", aiming to cultivate "all-round development" graduates who add value to their communities and the country as a whole.

Key laboratories and disciplines

There is currently no public information about the school's key laboratories. In terms of disciplines, accounting, economics, business administration and other majors in the social sciences, as well as computer science, biology and other majors in the natural sciences have certain advantages in teaching and talent training.

Faculty

The school has three colleges, namely the School of Social and Management Sciences, the School of Natural and Applied Sciences, and the School of Education.

Rankings

In the 2023 rankings, the school is ranked 155th in Nigeria and 13636th in the world.

Costs

Tuition fees: At least $3 per year for local students and from $2,500 per year for foreign students.

Other expenses: Includes accommodation, transportation, study materials, food and personal expenses.

Campus environment

Campus location: The campus is located in the suburbs, where students live in a close community and enjoy the benefits of the surrounding natural environment while also having access to the city's entertainment facilities such as shopping malls, restaurants and cinemas.

On-campus facilities: The school has a library where students can do homework and write scientific papers. In addition, the school also provides dormitories for students, with comfortable accommodation.