Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, is more than just one of Nigeria’s oldest and most prestigious universities — it’s a symbol of academic heritage, diversity, and excellence. Known for its vast campus, rich history, and strong academic culture, ABU attracts students from all corners of the country and beyond. With a wide range of courses spanning arts, sciences, engineering, law, health sciences, agriculture, and more, the university offers something for almost every academic interest and career path.In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the full list of courses offered at Ahmadu Bello University. Whether you're planning your admission, exploring your options, or simply curious about what ABU has to offer, this guide will provide a clear breakdown of its academic programs and faculties to help you make an informed decision.
Accountancy / Accounting
Actuarial Science
Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Science and Education
Agriculture
Anatomy
Arabic Studies
Archaeology
Architecture
Automotive Engineering
Banking and Finance
Biochemistry
Biological Science(s)
Botany
Building
Business Administration
Business Administration
Business Education
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Civil Law
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Dentistry And Dental Surgery
Drama / Dramatic / Performing Arts
Economics
Education and Arabic
Education and Biology
Education and Chemistry
Education and Christian Religious Studies
Education and Computer Science
Education and Geography
Education and Hausa
Education and Integrated Science
Education and Islamic Studies
Education and Language Arts
Education and Mathematics
Education and Physics
Education and Religious Studies
Education and Social Studies
Educational Administration and Planning
Electrical And Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
English Language
Fine Art
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Forestry And Wildlife Management
French
Geography
Geology
Glass Technology
Guidance and Counseling
Hausa
Health Education
History
Home Economics and Education
Human Kinetics
Industrial Design
Insurance
International Studies
Islamic / Sharia Law
Library and Information Science
Literature in English
Local Government And Development Studies
Marketing
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Medical Laboratory Science
Medicine and Surgery
Metallurgical Engineering
Microbiology
Mining Engineering
Nursing / Nursing Science
Pharmacy
Physical and Health Education
Physics
Physiology
Political Science
Public Administration
Quantity Surveying
Radiography
Sociology
Statistics
Surveying and Geo-Informatics
Telecommuniction Engineering
Textile Science and Technology
Textile Science and Technology
Theatre And Performing Arts
Urban and Regional Planning
Veterinary Medicine
Water Resources and Environmental Engr.
Zoology
Land Surveying
Agricultural Extention
Adult Education and Community Development