Afe Babalola University

Labor Servitum Et Integritas ( Latin )

Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria · University · Public institution · Founded 2009 · 8,500 students

Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) is a private research university located in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. It was founded by a lawyer and philanthropist, Afe Babalola, in 2009. It is recognized for high-quality education, ranked 1st in Nigeria and 3rd in Africa by Times Higher Education (2024-2025). Ranked 84th globally for impact in the 2025 rankings. The Engineering College built on three and half acres of land is reputed to be one of the largest in Africa. The college was inaugurated by the former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan. They do not lack in sports and athletics, as they came in first in both the NPUGA games 2025 and NPUGA championship 2026.

Programmes

• Accounting
• Agricultural Engineering
• Agriculture
• Anatomy
• Architecture
• Banking and Finance
• Biochemistry
• Biomedical Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Business Administration
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Dentistry And Dental Surgery
• Economics
• Electrical / Electronics Engineering
• English Language
• Entrepreneurship
• Geology
• History and International Studies
• Human Biology
• Human Nutrition and Dietetics
• Industrial Chemistry
• Intelligence and Security Studies
• International Relations and Diplomacy
• Law
• Linguistics
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Media And Communication Studies
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Medicine and Surgery
• Microbiology And Biotechnology
• Nursing / Nursing Science
• Optometry
• Peace And Conflict Studies

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