Calendar, general studies, fees, journals and scholarship
Everything that frames study at the University — the rhythm of the session, the University-wide GST courses, fees, and the research record of its academics.
What the Webometrics Ranking measures — and who owns it
Official rankings such as the Ranking Web of Universities (Webometrics) score institutions on strictly quantitative, verifiable signals. The University aligns its research and digital-publishing effort to these three pillars, coordinated between the Research Management Directorate and the University Library.
Visibility / Impact
Number of external networks and external web pages linking to the University's domain. Driven by rich, citable, indexable content — journals, repository items, staff and unit pages — that other sites choose to link to.
Excellence / Scholar
Academic papers published in high-impact international journals, among the top 10% most-cited in their field. Driven by faculty research output and its indexing in international citation databases.
Transparency / Openness
Citations from the University's top-cited researchers, measured via their Google Scholar profiles. Driven by every academic keeping a complete, public, up-to-date Scholar profile.
The shape of a session
Indicative rhythm of a typical academic session. The Senate-approved calendar with exact dates is published each session by the Division of Academic Affairs.
Returning students online registration
Weeks 1 – 3 of First Semester
Fresh students clearance & matriculation
Weeks 2 – 5 of First Semester
First Semester lectures
15 teaching weeks
First Semester examinations
Final 3 weeks of the semester
Semester break
2 – 3 weeks
Second Semester lectures
15 teaching weeks
Second Semester examinations
Final 3 weeks of the session
Combined Convocation Ceremony
End of session
A shared foundation for every student
The General Studies Division delivers compulsory University-wide courses in communication, citizenship, logic, peace studies and entrepreneurship. GST courses run across the first years of every degree programme and carry credit toward graduation.
Fee bands by faculty
Figures shown are placeholders. The current fee schedule, development levy and acceptance fees are published on the E-Payment platform and by the Bursary each session.
| Band | Faculties | Fresh students | Returning students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | Arts, Education, Social Sciences, Management Sciences | ₦ Representative | ₦ Representative |
| Band B | Science, Environmental Sciences, Communication & Media Studies | ₦ Representative | ₦ Representative |
| Band C | Law | ₦ Representative | ₦ Representative |
| Band D | College of Health Sciences (clinical) | ₦ Representative | ₦ Representative |
| PG | Postgraduate School (PGD / Masters / PhD) | ₦ Representative | ₦ Representative |
Research impact across the University
Citation and h-index figures are indicative. The authoritative list of "Scholars with Highest Citations" is maintained by the Research Management Directorate and the University Library. A public Google Scholar profile for every author is what the Webometrics "Transparency / Openness" pillar measures — the link in each row opens a search for that scholar's profile.
| Scholar | Faculty | Field | Citations | h-index | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Tor Joe Iorapuu | Communication & Media Studies | Theatre & Development Communication | 2,100 | 24 | |
| Prof. Alloy S. Ihuah | Arts | Philosophy & Environmental Ethics | 1,650 | 21 | |
| Representative Scholar | Science | Biochemistry | 1,400 | 19 | |
| Representative Scholar | Social Sciences | Economics | 1,180 | 18 | |
| Dr. Azende Terungwa | Management Sciences | Finance & Development | 900 | 15 | |
| Representative Scholar | College of Health Sciences | Public Health | 860 | 14 |
Request an official transcript online
- 1 Open the transcript application portal and create or sign in to your account.
- 2 Enter your matriculation number, programme and year of graduation.
- 3 Provide the destination address (institution or employer) for each copy.
- 4 Pay the transcript and dispatch fees online and submit.
- 5 Track the request status until the transcript is dispatched by the Registry.