Bayero University Kano (BUK) is one of the top-ranking federal universities in Northern Nigeria, offering a wide range of academic programs across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. If you’re aiming to secure admission into BUK for the 2025/2026 academic session, it’s crucial to confirm that your intended course is offered and that you meet the entry requirements.

This comprehensive guide outlines all the undergraduate and postgraduate courses available at BUK, along with their corresponding admission requirements. Whether you’re a UTME candidate, a Direct Entry applicant, or considering a Master’s or Ph.D., this page has what you need.

📚 Bayero University Undergraduate Courses

Here is the complete list of undergraduate programs currently offered by Bayero University Kano:

1. Accounting
2. Adult Education
3. Agric-Economics & Extension
4. Agricultural Engineering
5. Agricultural Science & Education
6. Agriculture
7. Anatomy
8. Applied Biology
9. Arabic Studies
10. Architecture
11. Automotive Engineering
12. Banking & Finance
13. Biochemistry
14. Botany
15. Business Administration
16. Chemical Engineering
17. Chemistry
18. Civil Engineering
19. Common & Islamic Law
20. Computer Engineering
21. Computer Science
22. Criminology
23. Cyber Security Science
24. Dentistry & Dental Surgery
25. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
26. Early Childhood Education
27. Economics
28. Education & Arabic
29. Education & Biology
30. Education & Chemistry
31. Education & Economics
32. Education & English Language
33. Education & French
34. Education & Geography
35. Education & Hausa
36. Education & History
37. Education & Islamic Studies
38. Education & Mathematics
39. Education & Physics
40. Electrical Engineering
41. Electronics & Physics
42. English Language
43. Entrepreneurship
44. Environmental Health Science
45. Environmental Management
46. Estate Management
47. Fisheries & Aquaculture
48. Food Science & Technology
49. Forensic Science
50. Forestry & Wildlife Management
51. French
52. Geography
53. Geology
54. Hausa
55. Health Education
56. History
57. Industrial Chemistry
58. Information Science & Media Studies
59. Information Technology
60. International Relations
61. Islamic Studies
62. Library & Information Science
63. Linguistics
64. Mass Communication
65. Mathematics
66. Mechanical Engineering
67. Mechatronics Engineering
68. Medical Laboratory Science
69. Medicine & Surgery
70. Meteorology
71. Microbiology
72. Nursing/Nursing Science
73. Nutrition & Dietetics
74. Optometry
75. Petroleum Engineering
76. Pharmacy
77. Physical & Health Education
78. Physical Education
79. Physics
80. Physiology
81. Physiotherapy
82. Plant Biology
83. Political Science
84. Primary Education
85. Public Administration
86. Quantity Surveying
87. Radiography
88. Shariah
89. Sociology
90. Software Engineering
91. Special Education
92. Statistics
93. Taxation
94. Technical Education
95. Telecommunication Engineering
96. Theatre & Performing Arts
97. Urban & Regional Planning
98. Zoology

🧾 BUK Undergraduate Admission Requirements

To be eligible for undergraduate admission at Bayero University Kano, you must meet the following requirements:

• O’Level Results: Minimum of five (5) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.
• UTME Score: Minimum JAMB score of 180.
• Correct Subject Combination: UTME subject combination must match the chosen course.
• Post-UTME Screening: You must participate in BUK’s screening exercise.
• First Choice Institution: BUK must be selected as your first choice during UTME registration.
• Age Requirement: You must be at least 16 years old at the time of admission.
• Direct Entry (DE): Must possess at least two (2) A-Level passes, NCE, ND, HND, or equivalent in a related discipline.

🎓 Bayero University Postgraduate Courses

BUK offers a wide selection of postgraduate programs under PGD, Master’s, M.Phil., and Ph.D. levels. Below are some of the key disciplines:

Examples of PG/Postgraduate Programs at BUK:

⚠️ For the full list of over 75 specialized postgraduate programs, check the BUK Postgraduate School Portal or handbook.

🎯 BUK Postgraduate Admission Requirements 2025

Whether you’re applying for a PGD, Master’s, or Ph.D., here are the general requirements:

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

• Bachelor’s degree with Third Class or HND with Lower Credit.
• Relevant professional certifications may be accepted.

Master’s Degree (M.Sc., M.A., M.Ed., etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum Second Class Lower (2:2).
• Good PGD result may be accepted where applicable.
• Some departments may conduct entrance exams/interviews.

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)

• Master’s degree with CGPA between 3.0 and 3.49 on a 5.0 scale.
• For candidates not qualified for Ph.D. admission but seeking advancement.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

• Master’s degree with CGPA of at least 3.5 on a 5.0 scale.
• Some departments may require a research proposal and oral interview.

General Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) O’Level credits including English and Mathematics.
• Relevant professional or academic experience may be required for some programs.
• International applicants must show proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) if applicable.

Bayero University Kano (BUK) is academically diverse, with solid undergraduate and postgraduate offerings. Whether you’re applying through UTME, Direct Entry, or for a higher degree, ensure that:

• Your course is available
• You meet all stated requirements
• You follow the correct application process

For updates on admission forms and deadlines, regularly check the BUK official website or the BUK Postgraduate Portal.

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