Spread the wordThe AD Scientific Index has ranked Maryam Abacha American University of Niger (MAAUN) as the number one university in the Niger Republic. Other institutions listed in the ranking include Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey, Université Boubacar Ba de Tillabéri, Université de Diffa, and Université d’Agadez—all public universities. Maryam Abacha American University of Niger is the first English-language university in the Niger Republic and currently hosts thousands of students from across the world. The AD Scientific Index is a unique global ranking system that evaluates 24,672 institutions using near real-time data. Dr. Mamoudou commended MAAUN for setting a strong development pathway for higher education in the Niger Republic and urged other public and private institutions to emulate its standards and achievements.