Umar Musa Yar’adua University, located in Katsina State, Nigeria, is a renowned institution that offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Established in 2006, the university has grown to become one of the leading institutions in Nigeria, known for its academic excellence and research opportunities.
Faculties, Departments, and Courses Offered
| Faculty | Department | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Arts | Department of English | B.A. English |
| Department of History | B.A. History | |
| Department of Languages and Linguistics | B.A. Languages and Linguistics | |
| Faculty of Science | Department of Biological Sciences | Biological Sciences (Details on official site) |
| Department of Chemical Sciences | Chemical Sciences (Details on official site) | |
| Department of Mathematical Sciences | Mathematical Sciences (Details on official site) | |
| Department of Physical Sciences | Physical Sciences (Details on official site) | |
| Faculty of Social Sciences | Department of Economics | Economics (Details on official site) |
| Department of Geography | Geography (Details on official site) | |
| Department of Political Science | Political Science (Details on official site) | |
| Department of Sociology | Sociology (Details on official site) | |
| Faculty of Management Sciences | Department of Accounting | Accounting (Details on official site) |
| Department of Business Administration | Business Administration (Details on official site) | |
| Department of Banking and Finance | Banking and Finance (Details on official site) |
Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission into Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
- UTME Candidates:
- Must have a minimum of five (5) O’ level credits obtained in not more than two sittings.
- The credits must include English Language, Mathematics, and other relevant subjects specific to the chosen course of study.
- Applicants are also required to meet the minimum JAMB UTME score specified by the university for the academic session.
- Direct Entry Candidates:
- Must possess a minimum of a Lower Credit in a recognized National Diploma (ND) program or a Merit in the Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE).
- Candidates with equivalent qualifications such as IJMB, JUPEB, or other advanced-level programs recognized by the university are also eligible.
- Specific Course Requirements:
- Applicants must meet additional subject-specific requirements for their selected program as outlined by the university’s academic guidelines.
- These requirements may vary depending on the faculty or department of the desired course of study.
