BUK inter-university transfer form has been on the rise for many reasons which shall be explained here today. Admission into higher institutions in Nigeria is a big deal, YES you heard me right, why is it so? because of the admission process every secondary school leavers are mandated to undertake in furthering their education. In this blog post, we will be giving out information as regards BUK inter-university transfer form and the step by step procedure on how to go about the application process.
The term ‘inter’ means open systems among groups with common interests, while Intra is a prefix used to form words that means ‘on the inside, within’. For example, Inter University simply means, between two or more different universities, while intra simply talks about within the university as a closed system.
BUK inter-university transfer form comes into play where students for one reason or another decide to switch institutions. That is, from a university to another university only, the form does not cover for transfers from one polytechnic to another university.
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- How to apply for BUK inter-university transfer form
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In exceptional cases, candidates may be considered for transfer from other universities into Bayero University to continue their degree studies.
BUK Inter University transfer form is readily available every academic session for students from other recognized universities in Nigeria who must have gained admission via the 3 most recognized methods as seen below. Before we go into details on how to apply for BUK inter university transfer form, that is, transferring from your current university to University of Benin, lets discuss the modes of admission into the school.
Admission of students into BUK (Bayero University Kano) is made possible via these 3 methods:
1) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
2) Direct Entry
3) Diploma or JUPEB Programmes
These three methods will be explained briefly below proper understanding four candidates who wish to utilize any of the underlisted;
- Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination: Candidates who used to make use of this method must possess credit passes in five relevant subjects the senior secondary school certificate examination all the general certificate examination also known as GCE or its equivalent at not more than two sittings. The subjects should include English language and mathematics the three other credits depends on the departmental requirements.
- Direct Entry: Candidates using direct entry as a means of gaining admission into BUK must have obtained at least two GCE advanced a-level passes in addition to the UTME requirements above.
- Diploma or Pre-degree Programmes: Successful candidates who passed the competitive qualifying examination after undergoing an intensive 9 months pre-degree program or 2 years diploma programme will be admitted into specific degree options as related to the course registered.
Having understood the methods of gaining admission into BUK, it would be pertinent to divulge all necessary information that would enable your transfer from your current institution to BUK a reality.
BUK INTER-UNIVERSITY TRANSFER FORM: How To Transfer From Your Current University To Bayero University Kano
The following guidelines shall be adopted in processing applications for inter-university transfers as stated in section 2.6 of General Examinations and Academic Regulations (GEAR):
- Application forms for transfer into the University shall be obtained from the Registry on the payment of prescribed fees.
- Candidates seeking transfer shall possess the minimum entry requirements into Bayero University (as indicated in 2.3 and 2.4) prior to their admission into the University from where they are seeking the transfer.
- Applicants seeking the transfer must be currently enrolled in the university from where they are seeking the transfer.
- The applicants must be in good academic standing in their current university. Specically, an applicant’s CGPA should be at least 2.40 on a scale of 0.00 to 5.00.
- The programme for which the applicant seeks to transfer into must be similar to the one he is pursuing at the current university.
- There must be valid reasons for the transfer (with appropriate supporting documents), which clearly make a case for studying at Bayero University, rather than continuing in the current university.
- There shall be no transfer to the first, or final, year of study of any programme.
- If the transfer is approved, the credits earned in the previous university shall be transferred to the programme at Bayero University, Kano. Similarly, the number of years spent in the previous university counts in determining the student’s period of stay at Bayero University.
- There shall be no transfer into College of Health Sciences and Pharmaceutical Sciences with the exception of programmes in Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, and some programmes in the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences.
For any student who wish to transfer from their current university to BUK must make sure he or she follow the above steps and procedures for a smooth and easy transfer process.
Hope the information provided is well understood? do you still have questions as regards BUK inter-university transfer form, and inter faculty transfer forms for those who wish to change faculties? please reach us via the comment section below and we shall respond accordingly.
Best of luck in your application process.