The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 30 new academic programmes for the Federal University Dutse (FUD) in Jigawa State, beginning from the 2026/2027 academic session.
The approval also covers the commencement of academic activities by the university’s Faculty of Law, offering a full-time Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in Common and Islamic Law.
According to the university, the newly approved programmes cut across technology, health sciences, education and other disciplines. They include Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Systems, Community Health, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, Radiography and Optometry.
Other approved programmes include Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Parasitology and Entomology, Environmental Standards, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Applied Geology and Remote Sensing, Arabic Education, English Education and Science Laboratory Technology.
At the postgraduate level, the approval covers PGD, Master’s and PhD programmes in areas including Forestry and Wildlife, Accounting, Treasury and Finance, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology.
The university said the approval was contained in a letter dated September 11, 2026, signed by the NUC Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar M. Girei.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ahmad Mohammed-Gumel, described the development as an important step in expanding the university’s academic offerings and providing students with skills relevant to current industry and societal needs.
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