University of Nigeria
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About University of Nigeria
According to Wikipedia, The University of Nigeria, commonly referred to as UNN, is a federal university located in Nsukka, Enugu State, Eastern part of Nigeria. Founded by Nnamdi Azikiwe in 1955 and formally opened on 7 October 1960, the University of Nigeria has three campuses in Enugu State–Nsukka, Enugu, and Ituku-Ozalla – and the Aba campus in Abia State.
What Is University of Nigeria Known For?
University of Nigeria is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Literature
- Education
- Political Science
- Business
- Communications
- Medical
- Biology
- History
- Computer Science
- Law
- Engineering
- Religious Studies
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Economics
- Earth Sciences
- Social Work
- Anthropology
- Chemistry
- Criminal Justice
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Nursing
University of Nigeria's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Nigeria's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Nigeria ranks #647 worldwide for influence in Literature.
University of Nigeria ranks #1512 worldwide for influence in Education.
University of Nigeria ranks #1000 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
University of Nigeria ranks #1904 worldwide for influence in Business.
University of Nigeria ranks #1599 worldwide for influence in Communications.
University of Nigeria ranks #1752 worldwide for influence in Medical.
University of Nigeria ranks #1581 worldwide for influence in Biology.
University of Nigeria ranks #1585 worldwide for influence in History.
University of Nigeria ranks #2176 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
University of Nigeria ranks #2433 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of Nigeria ranks #3579 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
University of Nigeria ranks #2143 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
University of Nigeria ranks #1435 worldwide for influence in Physics.
University of Nigeria ranks #1934 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
University of Nigeria ranks #2154 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
University of Nigeria ranks #2479 worldwide for influence in Economics.
University of Nigeria ranks #1771 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
University of Nigeria ranks #808 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
University of Nigeria ranks #1451 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
University of Nigeria ranks #3031 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
University of Nigeria ranks #2711 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
University of Nigeria ranks #3530 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
University of Nigeria ranks #3140 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
University of Nigeria ranks #7863 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesWho Are University of Nigeria's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Nigeria's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Social Work, and Political Science. Here are some of University of Nigeria's most famous alumni:
- Bennet Omalu
- A Nigerian-American pathologist.
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- A Nigerian writer.
- Rita Orji
- A Nigerian-born Canadian computer scientist.
- Obioma Nnaemeka
- A Nigerian academic.
- Mojisola Adeyeye
- A Pharmacist and government official.
- Olumbe Bassir
- A Biochemist.
- Fabian Udekwu
- A Nigerian physician.
- Dora Akunyili
- A Pharmacist and Government Official .
- Magnus L. Kpakol
- An Economist.
- Msugh Moses Kembe
- A Nigerian academic.
- Olu Oguibe
- An American artist.
- Grace Oladunni Taylor
- A Nigerian biochemist.
Who Are University of Nigeria's Most Influential Faculty?
University of Nigeria's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Literature, Social Work, and Political Science. Here are some of University of Nigeria's most famous faculty:
