Bayero University Kano (BUK) Gets NUC Approval For 53 Academic Programmes

Bayero University Kano (BUK) Gets NUC Approval For 53 Academic Programmes

Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has secured full or accredited status from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for 53 academic programmes.

Yes, all 53—across a broad mix of disciplines and faculties—earned either full accreditation or were officially recognized.

This isn’t just a win for the University; it’s a major statement about BUK’s commitment to academic standards, quality teaching, and impactful research.

What Does This Mean for BUK?

In a nutshell: the University is doing things right.

Accreditation is no small feat. It involves detailed scrutiny of everything from teaching staff and curriculum relevance to infrastructure and research contributions.

The fact that BUK came out with a clean sweep across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes is a clear endorsement of the institution’s consistent efforts to stay ahead.

Programmes That Got the Green Light

Here’s a breakdown of the accredited programmes, organized by faculty and level:

Postgraduate Programmes

• Master of Accounting & Financial Management – Accredited
• Master in Taxation & Revenue Administration – Accredited
• Master in Treasury Management – Accredited
• Master of Public Administration – Accredited
• Master of Public Policy & Administration – Accredited
• M.Sc. Banking and Finance – Accredited
• Master of Islamic Banking & Finance – Accredited
• M.Sc. Islamic Banking & Finance – Accredited
• Master of Entrepreneurship – Accredited
• MBA Business Administration – Accredited
• M.Sc. Business Administration – Accredited
• Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting – Full
• Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation – Full

Undergraduate Programmes

Faculty of Agriculture

• Fisheries and Aquaculture – Full

Allied Health Sciences

• Environmental Health Science – Full

Faculty of Arts

• Arabic Studies – Full
• French – Full
• Hausa – Full
• History – Full
• Shariah – Full

Computing

• Forensic Science – Full

Education Faculty

• Early Childhood Education – Full
• Education Agricultural Science – Full
• Education Automobile Technology – Full
• Education Biology – Full
• Education Building Technology (Woodwork) – Full
• Education Chemistry – Full
• Education Electrical Electronics Technology – Full
• Education French – Full
• Education Mathematics – Full
• Education Metalwork Technology – Full
• Education Physics – Full
• Library and Information Science – Full
• Physical Education (Human Kinetics) – Full
• Primary Education – Full

Engineering Faculty

• Civil Engineering – Full
• Computer Engineering – Full
• Electrical Engineering – Full
• Mechanical Engineering – Full

College of Health Sciences

• Medicine and Surgery – Full

Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Pharmacy – Full

Faculty of Science

• Biochemistry – Full
• Botany – Full
• Chemistry – Full
• Industrial Chemistry – Full
• Mathematics – Full
• Microbiology – Full
• Physics – Full
• Zoology – Full

Faculty of Social Sciences

• Geography – Full
• Meteorology – Full
• Political Science – Full
• Sociology – Full

Why This Matters

The accreditation isn’t just a formality—it has real-world implications. For one, it means that these programmes meet the standards set by Nigeria’s top university regulatory body.

Students graduating from these programmes can be confident that their degrees are respected, whether they’re applying for jobs, pursuing further education, or heading into national service.

More importantly, it confirms that BUK is investing in the right places—faculty development, curriculum upgrades, research initiatives, and facilities that support quality learning.

Looking Ahead

This result is both a reward and a responsibility. The University’s leadership has extended deep appreciation to all those who made this possible—Deans, Heads of Departments, lecturers, staff, and students alike.

They’re not stopping here. The goal now is to build on this momentum, continue raising academic standards, and ensure that BUK remains a top choice for higher education in Nigeria and beyond.

Want to Know More?
Visit Bayero University’s official website or NUC’s website for more information on accreditation standards and university rankings.

This achievement is not just a feather in BUK’s cap—it’s a whole crown. And for students eyeing a university with credibility, consistency, and a clear focus on quality, BUK has made a strong case for itself.

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