Facts & Figures
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Academic Reputation & Institutional Profile
A public, NUC-accredited university established in 2008 by the Taraba State Government to widen access to university education and drive economic growth in Taraba State and across Nigeria.
#7,686
World rank by H-index (AD Scientific Index 2027)
30,976
Students enrolled, 2025/2026 session
12
Faculties, 51 departments, 78 programmes
2008
Year established, Jalingo, Taraba State
Globally ranked for research impact: in the 2027 edition of the AD Scientific Index, TSU holds a world position of 7,686 by H-index, with 107 academic researchers profiled on the index. For the full set of rankings, awards and research strengths, see the Rankings & Recognition page.
See the full Rankings & Recognition pageInstitutional Profile
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Taraba State University, Jalingo |
| Established | 2008, by the Taraba State Government |
| Ownership | Public (state university) |
| Accreditation | National Universities Commission (NUC) |
| Motto | Harnessing Nature’s Gift |
| First convocation | 2018, with 5,900 graduates from five sets |
Faculties
| Faculty |
|---|
| Faculty of Agriculture |
| Faculty of Arts |
| Faculty of Communication and Media Studies |
| Faculty of Computing and Artificial Intelligence (new) |
| Faculty of Education |
| Faculty of Engineering |
| Faculty of Health Sciences |
| Faculty of Law |
| Faculty of Management Sciences |
| Faculty of Religion and Philosophy (new) |
| Faculty of Science |
| Faculty of Social Sciences |
Sources & Notes
- Research ranking: AD Scientific Index, 2027 Edition (data updated 25 September 2026).
- National ranking: uniRank 2026.
- Enrolment: Taraba State University student population by faculty, department and level, April 2026 (30,976 students).
- Staff: DVC Academic Office, Academic Staff-to-Student Ratio Report, April 2026.
Page last updated: October 2026.