Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (reviews)

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria is one of Nigeria’s most respected and historic institutions, which stands out for its strong academic reputation, diverse programs, and vibrant student community.

ABU Zaria offers a truly rich academic environment, with experienced lecturers and a wide range of departments and faculties. The campus is spacious and culturally diverse, giving students opportunities to meet people from different parts of the country.

Like many large federal universities in Nigeria, ABU Zaria faces challenges such as overcrowding, infrastructure that could use upgrades, and administrative delays.

Yes, I would recommend ABU Zaria—particularly for students who value academic depth, diversity, and history.

I love my school because students here are serious about their studies. We hardly experience academic failure, and studying hard gives you the opportunity to graduate with good results and save yourself from trouble.

What I don’t like about my school, however, is the discrimination between the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Education. There are some courses that both faculties take together, but if an Education student has a class in their department that clashes with one in the Faculty of Science, the schedule is never adjusted for us. We just have to give up one of the classes.

Another problem we face is that during CBT exams, we sometimes have up to three exams scheduled in a single day.

I never regretted my decision to study in the northern part of Nigeria. Coming from the southwestern region, I was eager to experience a different culture and environment. One of the best parts of schooling in the North is its affordable standard of living — it’s truly student-friendly and accommodating for people from all financial backgrounds.

If any young person asked for my advice, I would proudly recommend my school because it offers quality education at a very reasonable cost. Beyond academics, my time there shaped me spiritually and personally. The environment encouraged me to grow closer to God and reminded me of the importance of prayer and discipline. Studying there didn’t just give me a degree — it transformed my outlook on life in the best way.

I studied Masters in International Affairs and Diplomacy Online in at ABU, Zaria. It was a one year program and the Department of Distance Learning is structured to meet the said duration of studies. All lectures were online and exams conducted at designated centers. It was quite professional overall and they had great lecturers deliver lectures
My thesis supervisor did an outstanding supervision without cutting corners and after the program, I felt like though I had it in the conventional way of classroom program. If they offered a PhD program,I would still go for it because of the quality of education both conventional and online learning