Maryam Abacha American University Niger

Maryam Abacha American University Niger (MAAUN) is a private university in Maradi, Niger. It is the first English speaking university in the Republic of Niger and also the first bilingual university in the Sub-Saharan Africa. The university is approved by all African countries.[3][4]

Maryam Abacha American University Niger
TypePrivate
Established2013
PresidentAdamu Abubakar Gwarzo[1][2]
Location
Maradi
,
Maradi
,
Niger
Websitewww.maaun.net

History

The university was founded by Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo,[5][6][7] a renowned journalist, in Maradi, Republic of Niger, 90 km from Katsina, Nigeria in 2013. 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).

Courses

School of Social and Management Science

  • 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

School of Business Studies

  • 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

School of Health Sciences

  • 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 medical laboratory science (BMLS) - Medical Laboratory Science.

School of Languages

  • Bachelor of Art (B.A) - French
  • Bachelor of Art (B.A) - English

Faculty of Law

  • Bachelor of Art (BA) - Law (LLB)

School of Agricultural Science and Engineering

  • Animal health and husbandry

School of Post Graduate

  • 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[8]

References
  1. "Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo news - latest breaking stories and top headlines". TODAY. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
  2. "Dr Adamu Abubakar-Gwarzo Archives | Independent Newspapers Nigeria". www.independent.ng. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
  3. "Maryam Abacha American University, Niger (2020)". www.glunis.com. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
  4. "Maryam Abacha American University of Niger | Admission | Tuition | University". www.unipage.net. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
  5. "Maryam Abacha University recognized by law – Niger | Premium Times Nigeria". 2015-07-31. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
  6. "Maryam Abacha American University of Niger | Admission | Tuition | University". www.unipage.net. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
  7. "Maryam Abacha American University (MAAUN) - Niger". OUS Royal Academy of Economics and Technology in Switzerland. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
  8. "Maryam Abacha American University, Niger (2020)". www.glunis.com. Retrieved 2020-10-07.

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