Frequently Asked Questions

We are a Pan-African University aiming to be at the frontier of research in political economy, economic history, development economics, finance, and education. We are creating the next generation of African scholars and development practitioners, through excellence in teaching and research, informed by African perspectives.

The African School of Economics is owned by Professor Leonard Wantchekon, a Beninese economist and professor of Politics and International Affairs at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, and an affiliate of the Economics Department at Princeton University.

The African School of Economics, Nigeria is located at plot 1095, Oladipo Diya Street, Gudu district, Abuja. We also have planned campuses in Kaduna, Imo, and Rivers State.

Currently (2024), the African School of Economics offers 20 programmes across, 14 departments and three faculties. See our course list below.

• FACULTY OF ARTS, MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
• FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND COMPUTING
• FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Yes. Entrance into the African School of Economics will be through the mandatory Jamb specified procedure.

The African School of Economics offers 20 programmes in 14 departments from three faculties. See here.

The African School of Economics received its license from the NUC to function as an academic institution on the 22nd of February, 2024. It is listed on NUC’s website  as one of the 148 private universities

No. The African School of Economics, as regulated by the Joint Admission & Matriculation Board and her Post UTME admission process, is responsible for its admissions and enrolment of students.