Overview
Established in 2009, the Akwa Ibom State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Ikot Akpad (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Akwa Ibom. This institution also has a branch campus in Obio Akpa. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 15-year-old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Nigerian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AKSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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large sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | Akwa Ibom State University |
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| Acronym | AKSU |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Motto | Knowledge and Technology for Development |
| Colours | Blue, green and brick |
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University Location
| Address | Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, P.M.B. 1167 Uyo Ikot Akpad 520221 Akwa Ibom Nigeria |
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(805) 798 9006 |
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(803) 816 3063 |
| Other locations | Obio Akpa |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of Akwa Ibom State University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
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Akwa Ibom State University's Youtube page review
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