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Ahmadu Bello University Faculty of Medicine

WDOMS ID: F0000149 Nigeria Zaria

Country

Nigeria

City

Zaria

WDOMS ID

F0000149

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School Type: Federal

Year Instruction Started: 1967

Operational Status: Currently operational

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School Website(s): In English

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School Contact Main Address: Zaria, Kaduna Postcode/Zip: 81001 Nigeria Phone Number(s): Fax Number(s): Email: medicinefac@abu.edu.ng medicine@abu.edu.ng

Main Address: Zaria, Kaduna Postcode/Zip: 81001 Nigeria

Phone Number(s):

Fax Number(s):

Email: medicinefac@abu.edu.ng medicine@abu.edu.ng

Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) Year Instruction Began: 1967 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 5 years Language of Instruction: English Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Foreign Students: Genders Admitted: Entrance Exam: Tuition Paid By:

Qualification Title: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

Year Instruction Began: 1967

Curriculum Last Revised:

Curriculum Duration: 5 years

Language of Instruction: English

Year Ended:

Prerequisite Education:

Foreign Students:

Genders Admitted:

Entrance Exam:

Tuition Paid By:

Canada Unless indicated otherwise, Medical degrees obtained from this medical school are acceptable to the provincial/territorial medical regulatory authorities in Canada, and therefore acceptable to all medical organizations in Canada. For more information about the acceptable medical schools as defined in the Model Standards for Medical Registration in Canada click here . ? moins d?avis contraire, les dipl?mes de m?decine de cette facult? de m?decine sont acceptables aux ordres des m?decins dans les provinces et territoires du Canada, et par cons?quent acceptables ? toute autre organisation au Canada qui ?uvre dans le domaine m?dical. Pour plus d'information au sujet des facult?s de m?decine acceptables, telles que d?finies dans les normes mod?les pour l'inscription m?dicale au Canada, cliquez ici . Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1967 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1967 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1967 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

💬 Student Reviews

Real reviews from students. All ratings and reviews are taken on 21st January 2026.

Ibrahim Bello Olasunkanmi

One of the public universities in Nigeria and a premier place of study of different disciplines. It is dubbed one of the largest in the Sub Sahara Africa, and it has lived up to the expectations of many. ABU is a great place to be, try and explore and you will be amazed by the academic and cultural atmosphere

Shuaib Abdulhafiz

An amazing institution, populated by smart, talented and hardworking student from all over Nigeria and diaspora. A sea of knowledge, creativity, experience, leadership, professionals, intelligent and innovative minds from across the nation. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria is a home for you and a home for all.

mohd tafida

One of the oldest university named after an icon who was a patriot and well respected Nigerian. This school has produced over the years high respected dignitaries who have supported and impacted in the growth and development of this country and its one of the most popular university in the country

Ah Kukee

This is a university it is among the best university In Nigeria it is located at Zaria city kaduna state the university compound is very large nicely one, the have the best of their teachers many are professors they couldn't tolerate any indispline and and the university is full of security.

Bukkiah Moolom

Ahmadu Bello University is a historic tertiary institution founded in 1962 and is presently one of the best universities in the sub saharan Africa.
The University has a good standard and a conducive learning environment with so many structures put in place for effectiveness.

Stanley Frenny

Top notch tertiary institution with uncompromising standard of education, most hostel blocks are being constantly renovated to meet demands. The non-academic staff are doing great jobs in keeping the environment sparkling, good environment for education.

Bint

It's has a really big premises and little to no public transport systems so a visitor will have to walk a lot of miles. Although there are now mobile app operated bicycles for those who know how to ride it. It makes transit easier for a lot of students

Nafisat Abdullahi

Ahmadu Bello University is a wonderful school. I wish there were more ways for new people to identify a particular place apart from asking other people. You know like a road map or board you see at the entrance. It would make movement quite easy.

abdullahi tahir

It is a a nice Environment, with nice places to visit within the Ahmadu Bello University community, such as the gym where sports of many kinds are practiced; sculpture garden, selfie ? garden? , botanical gardens, ABU Dam, Drama village, etc. …

Night Crawler

Ahmadu bello university at Zaria, Kaduna Nigeria is an amazing school for learning and also an avenue to socialize with the various cultures and ethnic varieties of the Nigerian populace. I think you should visit and Garner experience in person

obafemi segun

Ahmadu Bello University Zaria is my alma mater. I graduated from this prestigious university in the year 2019. The university is strategically located in the heart of the ancient city of Zaria. The learning and research facilities are too …

Hafsat badamasi yau

ABU is a good learning center with all courses u need, from diploma to degree to higher degree or masters etc. It's a place with so much history to see, it's like u are living in the history. ABU is the best university in North and one of …

Nafisa Abduljalil

ABU is a university that is well-known for its strong academic reputation, rich history, and vibrant campus life. It houses some of the best research institutions in Nigeria and has produced many notable alumni who have made significant …

F.Y Danjuma

This pictures you will be seeing is just showing the part of ABU garden and part of the back of Queen Amina hostel. Actually the garden is one of the most important landscape the school really tried on maintaining unlike the hostels even …

Abubakar Sodangi

ABU is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Nigeria. The university is set on tens of thousands of hectares on an environment so preserved that it has its own microclimate. The University has tens of faculties, schools, …

Ruqqaya Raji

Ahmadu Bello university is one of the largest universities in the whole of West Africa it consists of over 99 departments,2 campus, amazing students, learned lecturers professors, about 8 hostels, beautiful lecture halls ??Ahmadu Bello …

Usman Muhammad Auwal

Ahmadu Bello University Zaria is a great Citedal of Learning. It is a heterogeneous society on its own housing People from various ethnic background and from all over the world. ABU Zaria Operates two Campuses, Samaru and Kongo Campus. …

JAMILU YAHAYA MUAZU

The largest university in sub-Saharan Africa, and is known for the slogan"Naturally ahead" It is a remarkable conventional university that has an unbeatable infrastructure and beautiful vegetation lands. The University admits students …

Simon Oyeshola

Ahmadu Bello University was established in 1962 and named after the Premier of Northern Nigeria Sir Ahmadu Bello. It is largest campus in Sub Saharan Africa housing the largest student hostel in Sub Saharan Africa - Suleiman Hall and …

IBRAHIM JIBRIN

Ahmadu bello university Zaria is a citedal of learning and a great university in northern Nigeria and the country at large. it produced many notable Nigerian leaders,and it is also the largest university in sub saharan Africa. the …

Aliyu Ya'u (BLU)

After close to a year sitting at home for strike,we are now back.Thank you God.
It's said that democracy is the government of the people,by the people and for the people but I dought, that kind of democracy doesn't exist in Nigeria!!

Sharon Demige Istifanus

This is a first generation university, and one of the best in Africa. Its has produced great men and woman who are outstanding in their filed of studies, the university is large and offers varieties of programs. A very great …

Gulzar Ahmed Khwaja

Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria is a leading institution of higher education and in general a centre of excellence. I have had my professional training as a reacher and general education in this great institution. I owe my …

Favour Fache

Sure, the people around are helpful in offering directions but I wish the school itself could make finding your way around the school easier. If not for Google maps, I probably would have had a much harder time.I keep getting lost

EmemObong Efe

Please I want to get information concerning the school, I checked the school website there's no contact info there. I'll be so glad if someone reach out to me. I wanted to know if the school runs Guidance and Counseling course.

Yunusa A. Wada

Ahmadu Bello University is undoubtedly the Best in Sub-Saharan Africa, and is the most beautiful in terms of structural landscape, academic and research excellence, and conducive academic & social environment. I Love A.B.U.!!

Abdulmujeeb simpa

Ahmadu Bello University is a home of opportunities, it a place where you meet great minds all across Nigeria. A Citadel of learning. It has been a second home to me and a place where I have found people who I respect and love

Mr. Lens Godson

This is the largest university in Nigeria and the largest in sub Saharan Africa especially it when measured by the expanse of its land mass.
Its presence here brings life and development to the surrounding communities …

Aminu Gidado

The largest University in West Africa, South of the Sahara and North of Limpopo..A very historic and important institution of learning. It houses many faculties and departments spread across many human endeavors.

Zion Hosea

Now that the strike is over, there's a beehive of activities within the campus; lots of restaurants have popped up since the last time I was here and from the information I gathered, they serve decent meals... …

AYODELE AWOGBEMI

The road from kwangila (flyover) is under construction causing traffic along the route. Put that into consideration and ensure you have a means to identify yourself if you'd be entering into the university.

Olusegun Gabriel

It's a a first generation University in Nigeria with quality instructions that have indelible impact in development of human capacities nod institutional mechanisms for national and international relevance

Stephen Audu

Great place for great experiences... The school is filled with so many beautiful sites and effective management... It covers alot of aspects like accommodation, Food, drinks, tourism, art and culture.

Righteous John

A green environment with annoying security officers. Very few commercial vehicles that don't to many place inside the school so you trek alot inside the school except you have your personal vehicle

Dosunmu Isaac

It is a very huge school with large land Mass, and one of the major or popular school in Northern Nigeria. It host many other smaller school and well structured environment conducive for learning.

ibrahim abdullahi

Good environment with lots of vegetation. Very good habitat to study. Lots of students, few cool places to hangout and have fun. Sporting facilities are top notch... Just to mention a few things

Tobias Victor

It is a beautiful place and carries a strong atmosphere for intellectual stimulation that makes you want to be a better version of yourself. It also has arguably the largest hostel in subsahara

Mubarak Zarumai

The prestigious Ahmadu Bello University Zaria is one of the best universities to be in Nigeria ??
Relatively free and fair compared to any other university in the country.
Naturally ahead! …

Ocholi Adamu

Ancient Northern Nigerian University that has kept hold of her history while changing with changing times. Serene environment but gradually declining in quality of delivery due to nepotism

Usman Abubakar Isah

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. …

Adebola Adesinmi

Ahmadu Bello University, founded October 4th, 1962, is one of the renown universities in Nigeria popularly known for producing students with exceptional academic and moral build. …

Ismaila Abubakar

The University is largest in Sub Saharan Africa. It has thousand of students of students.
It is the same University that produced most of the high profiled politicians in Nigeria.

Einstein

Ahmodu Bello university
Is a public university location in samaru Zaria of Kaduna state, it is considered one of the prominent place in kaduna for it textfully designed and well …

Ishaq Abdul-Hadi Bashir

According to ABU Directorate of University Advancement (DUA) in its news letter of 2023 ABU has over 45,000 population of which about 2,366 academic staff with 481 Professors.

Usman Adnan Maje

A pioneer Northern region University, with a powerful Alumni. Over 100 under graduate and post graduate courses, a large campus. A school with international reputation.

Henry Simon

It's a very beautiful and nice place. And am a student of the university, the only problem I have is the university security.
They are frustrating the students sometimes

Justice Williams

Ahmadu Bello University is a federal government research university in Zaria, Kaduna State. ABU was founded on October 4, 1962, as the University of Northern Nigeria. …

Nana Aisha Muhammad

This place is the most annoying place in abu to pass or cross.
The cars don't trafficate before they bend or move, and each time this confuses the students.
Sighh....

Mohammed El-Bashir Jibril

An excellent academic environment for teaching, research and development. If you need a perfect example of academic environment, go to Ahmadu Bello University Zaria

Aliyu Abdulrahman

Prestigious Ahmad bello university, and following due protocol of corona virus even thought academic staff are on strike and students are at home do to the pendimic

James Hope

Established in 1962 and a first generation university, it is the best in Africa.
You will often be proud to be associated with this university because if its …

Abdulazeem Suleiman

One of the relatively cheap universities in Nigeria, with vast land mass. Got its own Teaching Hospital for medical students and a "citadel of learning"

Sammie Yaks

It is the first university in Northern Nigeria, there is so much improvement needed, but the school is still meeting our education need in Nigeria.

mariam ndakpoto

Fun so far.. A school full of life, expriences, stories from different people from different parts of the country, a lot of lessons to be learnt..

Engr Mike

The university is one of the oldest universities in Nigeria. It is the first and oldest university in Northern Nigeria.
It has a vast land mass. …

Ishaku Racheal

I actually love this place..despite its challenges....
Its a good place to be and its one of the federal university with the cheapest tuition fee

Joseph Onipe

A cool place to be...
Have been a student for 3years here, until Corona came around... Lovely place... Nice people. School is scanty now though.

Rabiu Haruna

Ahmadu Bello University Zaria is a citadel of learning where excellence in academia and exemplary character moulding is the order of the day.

Abdulganiyu Muaz

Ahmadu Bello University is one of the great Universities in Nigeria, situated in the beautiful and historical city of Zaria, Kaduna State. …

Abubakar SULEIMAN TSAMIYA

Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, the icon of Education, Learning and Character. One of the best institutions in Nigeria and Africa at large.

OPEYEMI Aborisade

Ahmadu Bello University Zaria Nigeria is awesome, a good place to be, very impacting and educational in all sphere of human endeavour.

Hamza Musa

It's one of the best or rather the best in the country which trained Naturally ahead students that can stand anywhere in the globe...

Zakariyau Abdullahi

The university's structuring is perhaps the best in the country. It is very well planned; visitors can easily find their way around.

Muhammad gege

The sight of ABU Zaria never gets old.An environment of knowledge,beauty and full of life.I just feel everyone is equal there.

kalifa turaki

Is very memorable and amazing......
I've learned a lot about myself, How to live life easy and dependent on one's self..... …

Abdulrahman Sufi Adam

Has an excellent learning environment with superb lecturers. I love the way they balance learning and social activities too.

Namse Udosen

Ahmadu Bello University has one of the most beautiful campuses I have seen. The streets are paved and lined with greenery.

Awwal Abdullahi

Spectacular....if you want it to be academically
Spectacular views and a safe and serene atmosphere..
Born and brought up

Oloruntoba James Moritiwon

The sculpture garden was a sight to behold. I also met three camels on my way to the new postgraduate school. Awesome.

Abdullahi Yaro

Words simply can't describe, it's unbeatable in almost every aspect pertaining an institution that you can think of.

Stephen Zamani

Truly naturally ahead. The stress here in ABU is something else. Don't play with your academics when you are in ABI

Teslim Bolaji

It's a nice place ?? for learning, having fun and just playing golf and has basketball court, football field

Abdul-Jalal Ibrahim

It's a clean well ventilated with spacious environment, everything looks okay to me but it could be better

Jeremiah Olayinka

I like the school Abu is great it moving higher every day I can't compare it with other universities....

Fauziyya Abubakar Sadiq

Samaru campus: a beautiful and serene environment, with everything you need, nice eateries available? …

Ibrahim Sadiq

Nice to be there but the school lacks good network befitting of a first class university like that.

David Omage

It's a nice place to visit or school very lively and there always something interesting going on

Famuyiwa Daniel

It's where I school and it's a nice environment... Very good for receiving lectures and reading

Abubakar Jacob Samaila

One of the best University in sub Saharan Africa.
I'm happy to be a student studying Economics

Bamshak David

It was fun and friendly, ABU Zaria. It offers the best and Serene learning environment ??????

Toluwani Okinbaloye

Your typical public university experience can't really complain... You'll meet great people.

Zubair Abdurrasheed (Adigun)

My best school ever, I love been a student of ABU, cool environment and adaptable early.

PRECIOUS ADENUGA

Beautiful Scenery, serene and clean environment. Be sure to breathe in really good air

Hananiya Zira

A beautiful experience having converse with students. More so the environment is cozy.

Ibrahim Idris tahir

New hostel named SHEHU IDRIS located @ a.b.u phase ll. Also known as GIDAN SARKI.

Muhammad Mansur Haruna

The place is nice, calm, tidy and conducive. A great academic institution indeed.

sani jafaru tsurutawa

Excellent,brilliants,good services, neat environment, and clean,and good hostels

Abbas Musa

If you are not here... You are nowhere..
Most Cosmopolitan University in Nigeria

Abdullahi Abbas

There are only two universities in Nigeria; ABU and the rest "Naturally ahead"

Adewunmi Adesina

Nice and serene environment. Conducive for training and educational activities

Mubarak Abiola Mohammed (WeirdmaskmanNG)

A great institution, of known repute in the North and the country at large.

Ahibash Official

One of the best places I've been so far. Nostalgia always when remembrance

Josiah Alfred

One of the best universities in Nigeria. Beautiful and serene environment.

roy peter

Its good been here it's lively as students are rounding off their exams

Halima Aliyu

Pre-Convocation lecture delivered by former governor Muazu of Bauchi

Aliyu Abdullahi libata

It's fun been here, with green vegetation and vast life. I love it.

Abubakar Muhammad Auwal

It a fantastic place full of academic excellence and opportunities

muhammad usman

Best University in Nigeria and one of the top in in africa

Ridwan Abdulkadir

It's the largest university in the sub-sahara region

Joseph Caleb Ibbih

Fun to be in as a student but quite stressful ooo

Abdulrahman Ibrahim

Academically excellent and socially comfortable!

umar uba

ABU Central Mosque and Kashim Ibrahim Library.

Hassan Ado Muhammad

Best University and the first in the North

charity oladipupo

the best place in the world for me ???? …

rabilu ahmadsabo

Moral developments in the society kinds

Enyinnaya Iroadumba

It is a great institution of learning.

Yusuf David Yerimah

Great institution of learning ...

Fatima Kakas Umar

The green area is cool and calm

Ummie Rakiya Na'iya

Excellent with lots of greenery

Ifeanyi Lyon

It was a great experience

About Nigeria

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GDP
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Region
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Timezones: Africa/Lagos

Coordinates: 10.00000000, 8.00000000

Languages: English

Native name: Nigeria

Nationality: Nigerian

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About Zaria

Cityscape of Zaria
Country
Nigeria
Timezone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
11.11128000, 7.72270000

Zaria is a metropolitan city in Nigeria, located within four local government areas in Kaduna State. It serves as the capital of the Zazzau Emirate Council and is one of the original seven Hausa city-states. The local government areas comprising Zaria are Zaria, Sabon Gari, Giwa, and Soba local government areas of Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Local name: Zaria

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