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Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

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Sokoto, Nigeria
1501+ in World University Rankings 2025
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<ÍøÆØÃÅ class="css-1enjqce">About Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

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The Usmanu Danfodiyo University was established in 1975 by the Federal Government of Nigeria and was known as The University of Sokoto. Both campuses are located in the Wakmmakko Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Nigeria. Across two campuses, City and UDUTH, the university offers a broad range of degree programmes within 18 faculties.

The university has 18 faculties and a postgraduate school, which include: agriculture, arts, Arabic and Islamic studies, health sciences, engineering and environmental design, education and extension services, law, management sciences, chemical and life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, physical and computing sciences, social sciences, veterinary medicine, allied health sciences, basic clinical sciences, basic medical sciences, clinical sciences, dental science, and medical lab science.

As an Islamic institution, the university also has a Centre for Islamic Studies which aims to promote the study and research of Islam. The centre runs a diploma programme in Islamic studies, as well as certificate courses in Arabic and Islamic Studies.

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<ÍøÆØÃÅ class="css-1enjqce">Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
27 F : 73 M (1)
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International student percentage
0% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
19 (1)
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Student total
23491 (1)

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

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<ÍøÆØÃÅ class="css-1enjqce">Subjects Taught at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

See below for a range of subjects taught at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Arts and Humanities

  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Business and Management

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • General Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Veterinary Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences

Social Sciences

  • Sociology