Bingham University is a private university in Karu, Nasarawa State, Nigeria, located 26 kilometers from Abuja, the national capital. Founded in 2005 by the National Universities Commission (NUC), it began lectures in 2006 and has grown to offer diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs across 12 faculties. The university's permanent campus, occupied since 3 March 2008, is in New Karu, with its teaching hospital in Jos, Plateau State.
Bingham University was established on 5 January 2005 after receiving its NUC charter, with planning starting in 2003 to address Nigeria's need for quality private education. Lectures began in 2006, and the university moved to its permanent campus in New Karu on 3 March 2008. In 2024, it earned GFGP Gold Tier certification from the Global Grant Community and the African Academy of Sciences for research excellence.
The motto of Bingham University is "Mission for Service".
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Academic Programs and Degrees
Bingham University offers a wide array of academic programs across various faculties. The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Bingham University. Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university.
Faculties and Programs
- Faculty of Humanities, Social & Management Sciences
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Science & Technology
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Recent milestones include a planned Master of Public Health (MPH) program with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and new programs like:
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- B.Sc. MBBS Medicine
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. M.Sc. Public Health, Ph.D.
- B.Sc. Anatomy
- B.Sc. Physiology, B.Sc. M.Sc. Physiology, Ph.D.
- B.Pharm. Pharmacy
- B.Sc. M.Sc. B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Cyber Security
- B.Sc. M.Sc. Environmental Chemistry, Ph.D.
- LL.B. B.Sc. Architecture
- B.Sc. Quantity Surveying, B.Sc. M.Sc. B.A. English
- B.A. Philosophy, B.A. M.Sc. English & Literary Studies, Ph.D.
- B.Sc. Sociology
- B.Sc. Political Science, B.Sc. M.Sc. Mass Communication, Ph.D.
- B.Sc. Accounting, B.Sc. M.Sc. Accounting, Ph.D.
- B.Sc. Guidance and Counseling, B.Sc.
- B.Sc. M.Sc. B.Sc. Entrepreneurship
New programs introduced in 2024 include B.Sc. Procurement Management and B.Sc.
Tuition and Financial Aid
The tuition table for Bingham University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. Bingham University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing. The currency used is Nigerian Naira (₦).
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Faculty of Humanities, Social & Management Sciences | ₦400,000 |
| Faculty of Law | ₦500,000 |
| Faculty of Science & Technology | ₦450,000 |
| Faculty of Environmental Sciences | ₦450,000 |
Research Profile
Bingham University has published 1,269 scientific papers with 8,848 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Genetics, Pathology, Biochemistry, Engineering, and Computer Science.
Publications and Citations
- Publications: 1,269
- Citations: 8,848
Bingham University Majors by Publication & Citation Count
| Major | Publications / Citations |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 871 / 4,702 |
| Biology | 859 / 4,650 |
| Computer Science | 336 / 4,392 |
| Chemistry | 519 / 2,775 |
| Pathology | 445 / 2,704 |
| Engineering | 339 / 2,378 |
| Environmental Science | 484 / 2,250 |
| Biochemistry | 385 / 2,227 |
| Genetics | 449 / 2,139 |
| Psychology | 288 / 1,767 |
| Organic Chemistry | 292 / 1,648 |
| Public Health | 241 / 1,582 |
| Mathematics | 251 / 1,494 |
| Political Science | 321 / 1,448 |
| Law | 311 / 1,429 |
| Statistics | 210 / 1,386 |
| Ecology | 239 / 1,325 |
| Sociology | 312 / 1,319 |
| Business | 218 / 1,300 |
| Surgery | 187 / 1,127 |
| Demography | 199 / 1,033 |
| Botany | 215 / 995 |
| Nursing | 145 / 989 |
| Pharmacology | 139 / 953 |
| Economics | 247 / 933 |
| Geography and Cartography | 217 / 931 |
| Immunology | 195 / 907 |
| Psychiatry | 174 / 835 |
| Quantum and Particle physics | 154 / 839 |
| Virology | 134 / 736 |
| Family medicine | 172 / 724 |
| Development Studies | 166 / 707 |
| Geology | 175 / 672 |
| Philosophy | 168 / 586 |
| History | 131 / 588 |
| Paleontology | 141 / 522 |
| Archaeology | 119 / 533 |
| Linguistics | 113 / 325 |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | 527 / 2,300 |
Annual Publication & Citation Counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 89 | 346 |
| 2020 | 100 | 683 |
| 2021 | 160 | 1178 |
| 2022 | 190 | 1710 |
| 2023 | 213 | 2120 |
Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
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