University of Jos

Address: Jos, Nigeria

Description University of Jos

Established: 1975
Location: Jos, Plateau, Nigeria
Language of instruction: English
Number of students: 15,000
Type: state.

The university was founded in 1975 with the aim of training competitive specialists not only in the country but also abroad. The main mission is to serve the people of Nigeria and humanity as a whole.

Jos University plays an important role in the national education system. He was one of the first to modernize training programs, switched to a personality-oriented teaching principle, and played an important role in promoting higher education among the youth of Nigeria.

Among the honorary graduates of the university:

Emily Alemika - First Kogi State Law Professor
Solomon Dalung - Minister of Sport and Youth
Helon Habila - writer
Audu Maikori - Lawyer
Ali Mazrui - Political Scientist
Viola Onvuliri - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Public Education.

Programs, courses and tuition/boarding fees, prices in University of Jos

Bachelor's Courses(english)

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17+

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Undergraduate

Duration of study: 4 years
Start of program: year-round
Forms of study: full-time, in absentia.

Specialty:

Livestock
Plant growing
English
History and international studies
Mass Communications
Religion and Philosophy
Medical science and technology
Social science
Mining
Engineering
Architecture
Commercial law
Marketing
Insurance
Business management
Physics
Microbiology.

Master's program(english)

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20+

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Master

Duration of study: 2 years
Start of program: year-round
Forms of study: full-time, in absentia.

Specialty:

Veterinary healthcare and preventive medicine
Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology
Theriogeniology
Political science
Sociology
Psychology
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy
Zoology
Fine and applied art
Urban and regional planning
Geology
Computer science
Chemistry
Banking and finance.

Accommodation, housing and food

On campus there are several recently built dormitories with modern layouts, new furniture and appliances. For students there are canteens and cafeterias where you can eat at low prices.

Advantages

Focus on promoting higher education
Great opportunities for the development of scientific and research activities
Low cost of training
Qualified teaching staff
The ability to receive various support measures
Successful students can count on participating in international grants and exchange programs
Bright student life
Loyal University Leadership
Powerful financing from the state and private enterprises.

Equipment University of Jos

On the basis of Johns University, there are:

Federal Pedagogical College named after Pankshina
Kadun State Pedagogical College. Gidana vaya
Kosindi Theological College of Hindiri
National Film Institute
Bible College
The Great Seminary of St. Augustine
Holy Albert Institute of Education
Moscow Bible School of Bible Studies
Nigerian Institute of Mining and Land Saving
College of Salvation Theology Ngurore.

To improve the quality of students' education, an extensive library has been created, which includes: books, periodicals, teaching aids, collections of scientific publications, documents, reports, multimedia data.

Students go in for sports, for which there is a gym with all the necessary equipment.

Campuses consist of classrooms and lecture halls equipped with computer and interactive technology.

Term dates, timetable and extra fees

Studying at Jos University can be started year-round.

Additional costs include: meals, accommodation, laundry, Internet access.

Entry requirements, assessment and extra fees, how to apply, what is required to enrol, conditions, entry tests and exams

In order to become a student at Johns University, first of all, you need to submit an online application on the site. After the application is processed, the applicant is assigned a time when he must come to the university and bring:

Certificate of general secondary education or equivalent
Certificate confirming knowledge of English at a level not lower than B2.

Admission to some specialties requires passing entrance exams at the university.

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Recommendations on when to apply

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- we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria)	- we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit)	- we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively	- recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc.

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