Transforming Nigeria Universities towards International and World Class University Education: Using University Of Abuja as a Transformation Periscope

Abstract

This blue print is focused on the trends and makings of an international and world class University using University of Abuja as a reference case of reformed towards an international recognized University. The research work is based on SWOT analysis model for building a world class University most especially, on academic profile expansion, knowledge and expertise gained, curriculum inclusion, University Culture, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) driving forces, training and retraining, master plan redesign couple with five (5) years strategic plan of good practices in the world class Universities. This research work recommends how a University can developed to a World Class university using curriculum development, university ethics and culture, ICT driving forces, tactics of funding and compliments of quality staff.

Key Words: World class University, SWOT Analysis, University Culture, ICT driving forces, Curriculum inclusions and Strategic Plan.