About University of Jos

University of Jos was founded in 1975 as a non-profit public higher education
institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Jos.

University of Jos is officially accredited and recognized by the
National Universities Commission, Nigeria. University of Jos (UNIJOS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, and associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

UNIJOS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sport facilities and/or activities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment at UNIJOS.

General Information

University Name: University of Jos

Nickname: UNIJOS

Year Established: 1975

University Motto: Discipline and Dedication

University of Jos have faculties which includes Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Environmental Science, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Management Science, Faculty of Medical Science, Faculty of Social Science, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Faculty of Natural Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

The University has got the following centres; African Centre of Excellence on Phytomedicine Research and Development (ACEPRD), Institute of Education, Physical Facilities, Health Service, General Studies, Consultancy Services, Centre for Gender and Women Studies, Centre for Entrepreneurship Studies, Centre for Conflict Management and Peace Studies, Centre for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Center for Nomadic Education, A. P. Leventis Ornithological Research Institute (APLORI), Advancement Office, Alumni Relations, Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), Directorate of Students Affairs, Academic Planning and Management, ICT Directorate,

Accreditation: University of Jos is accredited by the National Universities Commission, Nigeria.

Affiliations and Memberships

Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)

Degrees and Certificates Awarded: Multiple including Bachelor degrees, Masters Degrees, Doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

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