Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) is a federal government research university located in Zaria, Kaduna State. ABU was founded on October 4, 1962, as the University of Northern Nigeria. The university operates two campuses: Samaru (main) and Kongo in Zaria. There is also pre-degree School located in Funtua few kilometres away from main campus owned by the university.
ABU Zaria addresses Post-UTME registration issues affecting Abuja/Nasarawa candidates, transfer students, and specific programmes. Physical assistance available at IAIICT on test day.
ABU Zaria's Add/Drop course registration period for Second Semester 2024/2025 has closed. The July 14-19 modification window has ended with no extensions.
ABU Zaria Add/Drop exercise closed. July 14-19 period elapsed. No more course change requests accepted. Second Semester 2024/2025 registrations now final.
ABU Zaria postgraduate applications open August 1-October 31, 2025. ₦10,000 fee, all programs across faculties. PhD applicants need 300-word proposal.
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria has released Post-UTME details for 2025/2026. Registration: August 4-21, 2025. Minimum JAMB score: 180.
ABU graduating students 2024/2025: Mandatory orientation July 16-17, 9 AM daily at Mamman Kontagora Square. NYSC info, clearance procedures, certificate collection. All graduates must attend.
ABU Remedial students: Final grades = CA tests (15-20%), practicals (15% if applicable), mid-session (20-30%), final exam (50%). Minimum 90% attendance required to sit exams. Plan accordingly.
ABU course registration add/drop portal experiencing network glitches. Management working to fix. Students advised to exercise patience and keep trying. ABUSRC in communication with management for resolution.
ABU Zaria School of Remedial Studies Funtua opens admission June 30 - December 31, 2025. ₦10,000 fee. Remedial and IJMB programmes. Apply at sbrs.abu.edu.ng.
ABU announces comprehensive dress code policy for staff and students with specific clothing restrictions and enforcement sanctions. Know what's prohibited and stay compliant.
ABU Senate grants amnesty to students who exceeded residency limits in 2021/2022 and 2023/2024. Register for pending courses in 2024/2025 or 2025/2026 semesters.
ABU Zaria directs 2021/2022, 2023/2024, and 2024/2025 students with deferment cases to upload approval letters to portal for graduation clearance.
