The University of Jos has secured approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to introduce eighteen new full-time undergraduate academic programmes, beginning in the 2025/2026 academic session. This development marks a major step forward in the University’s commitment to expanding its academic portfolio and meeting the growing demands of students and the society at large.
The approval comes after a successful Resource Verification exercise carried out by the NUC, during which the Commission evaluated the University’s capacity—both in terms of personnel and infrastructure—to support the launch of these new programmes. The outcome confirmed UNIJOS’s readiness to deliver high-quality education in the approved fields.
Professor Tanko Ishaya, Vice-Chancellor of the University, officially received the NUC’s approval letter, which was signed by Abubakar M. Girei, Director of Academic Planning at the Commission.
The newly approved courses span a variety of disciplines, including:
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B.Sc. Data Science
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B.Sc. Cyber Security
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B.Sc. Software Engineering
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B.Sc. Information Systems
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B.Sc. Information Technology
Also approved are:
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B.A. Philosophy
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B.A. Ed. Music Education
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B.A. Ed. Fine Arts and Applied Arts Education
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B.Ed. Primary Education
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B.Sc. Ed. Agricultural Science Education
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B.Sc. Ed. Business Education
In addition, the NUC granted approval for the following programmes:
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B.RAD. Radiography
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D.PT. Physiotherapy
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B.Sc. Entrepreneurship
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B.Sc. Public Administration
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B.Sc. Forensic Science
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B.Sc. Pharmacology
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B.Sc. Social Work
At present, all newly approved programmes are to be offered strictly on a full-time undergraduate basis. Any future expansion into postgraduate levels will require further clearance and documentation with the NUC.
The Commission also advised the University to maintain the quality and integrity of these academic offerings by continually providing the necessary academic and physical resources, and adhering to the approved course titles and formats.
This milestone reinforces the University of Jos’s dedication to academic excellence and its mission to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in today’s dynamic world.
