The University of Jos was established with the vision of being an innovative institution with great interaction between 'town and gown'. Today, the university still carries a high responsibility of fashioning tastes and attitudes of the future. We are committed to providing education that is globally competitive and relevant to the needs of today's employer and the developing challenges of Nigeria and beyond.
| Acronym | UJ |
| Nickname | UNIJOS |
| Motto / Slogan | Discipline and Dedication |
| Colour | White, Green, Blue, Brown, Gold |
| Founded | 1975 |
| Location | Jos North, Plateau, Nigeria |
| Address | Murtala Mohammed Way, Jos 930105, Plateau |
The primary mission of the University of Jos is to serve the people of Nigeria and humanity at large by:
To be a globally rated University providing an excellent educational experience with high impact on society.
The University of Jos has a multifaceted set of objectives centered around academic excellence, societal impact, and national development.
Located in Jos, Plateau State, UNIJOS benefits from the city’s cool climate and peaceful atmosphere. Unlike many bustling Nigerian cities, Jos provides a calm, student-friendly environment that makes studying there a refreshing experience.
UNIJOS is widely recognized for the strength of its academic programs, especially in Law, Medicine, Arts, and Social Sciences. Its Faculty of Law consistently ranks among the best in Nigeria, while the College of Health Sciences has produced some of the country’s finest medical professionals
Graduates of UNIJOS have become leaders in politics, medicine, law, academia, and the creative industries. The university’s alumni network offers strong mentorship, connections, and career opportunities, giving current students a pathway to success after graduation.
Acceptance Fee: N30000
General Admission Requirement:
1. A candidate seeking admission must possess five credit passes including English and Mathematics and other relevant subjects at O' Level. Candidates seeking Admission into a Master’s Degree or Postgraduate Diploma of the University of Jos must hold a good (First or second class) Honours Degree of this University or of other Universities recognized by the Senate of University of Jos. The first degree must be in a discipline relevant to the programme into which admission is being sought.
2. A candidate seeking admission into an M.Phil/Ph.D. programme must in addition possess a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline. M.Phil/Ph.D. candidates are in addition required to have returned a weighted Score Average (WSA) of 60% and above in the final assessment result for the Master’s Degree as well as 60% and above in the Research Project. On admission, M.Phil/Ph.D candidates register for M.Phil in the first instance and on satisfactory performance may be subsequently upgraded to Ph.D. registration.
3. For all admissions, degree result transcripts are required.
4. All Advertised programmes will run on a full-time basis.
Email: [email protected]
Phone : +234 3 8376 6284
National University Commission(NUC)
Professor Ochapa C. Onazi succeeded Professor Emovon. Professor Onazi served from 1st October 1985 - 1989 as the 3rd substantive Vice Chancellor. The 4th substantive Vice Chancellor is Professor M. Para Mallum who was in office from 1st October 1989 - 1993. Since then, the University has made enormous progress. By 1993, a new system for appointment of Vice-Chancellor in Nigerian Universities was introduced.
There was therefore a delay in the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor in 1993. In the interim, Prof. G. O. M. Tasie acted as Vice-Chancellor from October 1993 to March 1994. Eventually, Prof. N.E. Gomwalk was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University in April,1994. His tenure ended in 1999. Professor M. Y. Mangvwat was appointed Ag. Vice-Chancellor from January 2000 to May 4th 2001. He was later appointed substantive Vice-Chancellor with effect from 5th May 2001.
After him, Professor Sonni Tyoden was Vice Chancellor from June 12, 2006 to June 11, 2011. He was the 7th substantive Vice- Chancellor of the university. The 8th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University was Professor Hayward Babale Mafuyai from June 23, 2011 to June 22, 2016.The current and 9th substantive Vice-Chancellor is Professor Seddi Sebastian Maimako who assumed duty on the 23rd of June 2016.
