Maryam Abacha American University of Niger, acronym (MAAUN). It is the first English speaking university in the Republic of Niger and also the first bilingual university in the Sub-Saharan Africa. it is a large private International university situated in Maradi, Niger. second largest city in Niger Republic, is an institution with a wide range of programs, faculties and departments, offering undergraduate and post graduate degrees in Applied and Basic sciences, in Liberal Arts, in Social and Management sciences. It is a university with a population of over ten thousand under graduates and more than five thousand post graduate students.
| Motto | Knowledge Is Life |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2013 |
| President | Adamu Gwarzo[1][2] |
| Location | , , 13.4896658, 7.1210048 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www |
History edit
The university was founded in 2013 by Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo,[3][4][5] a renowned journalist in Maradi, Niger. with the mission to provide opportunities for teaming youths to acquire knowledge and skills in different fields and professions, for them to prepare themselves for life challenges and decide what to do with their knowledge; either be self employed, join the private sector or seek employment in the public service. The university is named after the wife of former Nigerian President Sani Abacha, Maryam Abacha, based on her efforts to mobilize and support African countries. It is recognized by the Nigerian Government Federal Ministry of Education and accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC) and the National University Commission (NUC). It is a member of the American Council on Education (ACE).
MAAUN is a member of International Association of Universities (an affiliation of UNESCO) Paris.
MAAUN has a life membership with International Academic and Management Association (IAMA) India.
MAAUN is a member of Association of African Universities (AAU) Ghana
MAAUN is a member of Association of African Private Universities (AAPU). Nigeria
Faculties edit
Faculty Social and Management Science edit
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Political Science
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - International Relations
- Bachelor of Art (B.A) - Public Administration
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Sociology
- Bachelor of Art (B.A) - Mass Communication
Faculty of Business Studies edit
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Accounting
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Business administration
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - International Trade and Economics
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - International Economic and Finance
Faculty of Health Sciences edit
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Environmental Health and safety
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Community Health and Development
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Nursing.
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Public Health
- Bachelor of medical laboratory science (BMLS) - Medical Laboratory Science.
- Bachelor of Medical and Bachelor of Surgical-(MBBS)
Faculty of Languages edit
- Bachelor of Art (B.A) - French
- Bachelor of Art (B.A) - English
Faculty of Law edit
- Bachelor of Art (BA) - Law (LLB)
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering edit
- BSc. Computer Engineering
- BSc. Computer Science
- BSc. Information Technology
- BSc. Software Engineering
- BSc. Cyber Security
- BSc. Animal health Science
School of Post Graduate Studies edit
- M.Sc Nursing
- Master in Public Health
- Master in Business Administration
- Masters in International Relations and Diplomacy
- MSc Environmental Health
- M.A. French
- Master in International Law[6]
References edit
- ^ "Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo news - latest breaking stories and top headlines". TODAY. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
- ^ "Dr Adamu Abubakar-Gwarzo Archives | Independent Newspapers Nigeria". www.independent.ng. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
- ^ "Maryam Abacha University recognized by law – Niger | Premium Times Nigeria". 2015-07-31. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
- ^ "Maryam Abacha American University of Niger | Admission | Tuition | University". www.unipage.net. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
- ^ "Maryam Abacha American University (MAAUN) - Niger". OUS Royal Academy of Economics and Technology in Switzerland. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
- ^ "Maryam Abacha American University, Niger (2020)". www.glunis.com. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
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