University of Nigeria Nsukka - UNN
speciality: History

Attending the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, is both challenging and enjoyable. What makes it fun is the non-academic activities, like Student Week. Academically, UNN is the best school in Nigeria. The lecturers are very critical and attentive towards the students progress.

I studied Combined Arts at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, with a focus on English and Literary Studies alongside History and International Studies. I graduated in 2023. My time at UNN was a real mix of challenges and growth. Academically, the work was demanding but rewarding. The lecturers knew their stuff, and I got to explore so many ideas that really opened up my mind and helped me improve my writing and critical thinking.
Life on campus had its ups and downs, but it was full of energy. There were always events and student activities happening, and I was able to take part in things that helped me build confidence and leadership skills. During NYSC, I even served as President of my CDS group, and that experience taught me a lot about teamwork and responsibility.
However, there were some struggles like power and internet issues, but they taught me how to adapt and keep going. Looking back, I’m grateful for my experience at UNN. It shaped me in a lot of ways, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who is serious about learning and ready to make the most of what the school has to offer.

UNN is actually of the best federal universities in the eastern part of Nigeria but sadly her students face a lot of challenges. The first is the high cost of school fees. It’s supposed to be a federal university and federal universities are meant to be relatively cheaper than their state and private counterparts but that is not the case in UNN. Secondly is the unavailability of housing options. the hostels are few considering the number of students it admits every year and the only option for students is to live off campus in self-funded apartments. I would have given a 5-star rating but why would a university that doesn’t have proper accommodations for its students have a five-star rating?

I like the individual brilliant prowess the lecturers have and how they are eager to teach us these things.

What I don’t like is the issue of more theory than practice. Some departments weren’t able to go on fieldwork or excursions that related to their departments. It was basically more of the classroom which at some point became dull and boring to learn.