A modern public university where teaching, research, technology and community engagement come together to prepare professionals, researchers, innovators and public leaders for a changing world.
KIUPublic UniversityMaiduguri, Borno State
15 Academic Units12 faculties + 1 college + General Studies + Post-Graduate Studies
Research & InnovationKnowledge connected to impact
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Kashim Ibrahim University is a state-owned public university in Maiduguri. Established in 2016 as Borno State University and renamed in 2025, KIU is building a culture of teaching, research, character and service.
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Explore the SchoolAgricultural education, research and innovation supporting food systems, livelihoods and sustainable development.
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At Kashim Ibrahim University, our focus is to build a globally competitive institution that remains deeply rooted in the realities of our environment.
KIU’s research direction connects local insight with wider scholarship — from sustainable development and health to education, peace-building, agriculture and digital transformation.
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The University is strengthening its academic visibility and digital services as part of a broader institutional transformation agenda.
Read storyEmerging research clusters are connecting scholarship with practical challenges across Borno State and the wider North-East.
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