About
The African University of Science and Technology (AUST) in Abuja, Nigeria, is a pan-African, co-educational, research-intensive institution established to serve as a center of excellence in science and technology for the continent. Primarily offering postgraduate programs (M.Sc. and Ph.D.), AUST is best known for its advanced research and education in engineering, applied mathematics, and computer science. Its strongest programs include Petroleum Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Renewable Energy. For international students, AUST provides a uniquely diverse and multicultural environment, with all programs taught entirely in English, fostering collaboration among students from across Africa and beyond. A distinctive characteristic is its foundational mission, stemming from the Nelson Mandela Institutions initiative, to develop world-class scientific and technological human capacity to address Africa's challenges.
Background
The African University of Science and Technology is an international undergraduate and post-graduate university located in Abuja, Nigeria. It was founded in 2007 as the first part of a pan-African university system concept developed by the Nelson Mandela Institution. The university offers postgraduate programs in five major disciplinary areas: Computer Science and Management of Information Technology, Material Science and Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Pure, Applied Mathematics, and Space & Aerospace Sciences, and also a master's degree in Public Administration and Public Policy. Visiting professors include Africans working in the diaspora. The university was founded as the first campus of the pan-African Nelson Mandela Institution. From its inception, it offered only postgraduate courses. In December 2022, it graduated 145 people from 11 countries, 38 with doctorates. Winston Wole Soboyejo was president and provost from January 2012 to August 2014. As of December 2022, Azikiwe Peter Onwualu is acting president.
Read more on WikipediaLocation
Quick facts
Nearby universities
Also in Abuja
Elsewhere in Nigeria
- Ahmadu Bello University · Zaria
- Ajayi Crowther University · Oyo
- Akwa Ibom State University of Technology · Ikot Akpaden
- Al-hikmah University · Ilorin
Wondering if African University of Science and Technology is the right fit for you?
SchoolScout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.
Wondering if African University of Science and Technology is the right fit for you?
SchoolScout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.