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Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike

Reporter
World University Rankings 2025
1001–1500th
Impact Rankings 2024
Reporter
Young University Rankings 2024
Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Abakaliki, Ebonyi, 1010, Nigeria

About Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike

Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike was originally established in 2011 as Federal University Ndufu-Alike. It was founded by the Federal Government with the aim of expanding and improving access to education in all areas of Nigeria. In 2018 it was renamed Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike in honour of Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, the late Vice President of Nigeria.

The university is located in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State, southeastern Nigeria.

There are 11 faculties at the university: agriculture, basic medical sciences, biological science, education, engineering and technology, environmental sciences, humanities, management sciences, physical science, medical sciences, and social sciences. Each faculty is divided into different departments, which offer both undergraduate and graduate degree programmes.

The Entrepreneurship and Employability Centre was set up by the university to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the global economy. The centre regularly hosts a number of workshop and training sessions, career planning services and entrepreneurial courses.

Research is carried out in a range of areas including food security, climate change, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability.

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  • 0%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 18.0
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 14,721
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
  • 27%
    Proportion of ISR Publications
    (1)
  • 55 : 45
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings

Subjects taught at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike

  • Business & economics

    • Economics & Econometrics
    • Business & Management
    • Accounting & Finance
  • Social sciences

    • Geography
    • Sociology
    • Communication & Media Studies
  • Life sciences

    • Agriculture & Forestry
    • Biological Sciences
  • Arts & humanities

    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
    • Architecture
    • Art, Performing Arts & Design
  • Education

    • Education
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Psychology

    • Psychology
  • Engineering & technology

    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
  • Physical sciences

    • Physics & Astronomy
    • Chemistry
    • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
    • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Clinical, pre-clinical & health

    • Medicine & Dentistry
    • Other Health
  • Law

    • Law