UNIJOS Secures NUC Approval for 18 New Academic Programmes; The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for the establishment of 18 new full-time undergraduate academic programmes at the University of Jos (UNIJOS), effective from the 2025/2026 academic session. This marks a significant expansion of the institution’s academic portfolio, aimed at meeting evolving educational needs and providing more opportunities for students.
The approval follows a comprehensive Resource Verification exercise conducted by the NUC, during which the Commission evaluated the human and material resources available at UNIJOS to run the programmes successfully. The exercise confirmed that the University is equipped to deliver quality education in these new fields.
The Vice-Chancellor of UNIJOS, Professor Tanko Ishaya, received the official approval letter from the NUC Executive Secretary. The letter, signed by the Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar M. Girei, confirmed that the new programmes will be offered on a full-time basis only.
Newly Approved Programmes
Science and Technology
- B.Sc. Data Science
- B.Sc. Cyber Security
- B.Sc. Software Engineering
- B.Sc. Information Systems
- B.Sc. Information Technology
Arts and Education
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Ed. Music Education
- B.A. Ed. Fine Arts and Applied Arts Education
- B.Ed. Primary Education
- B.Sc. Ed. Agricultural Science Education
- B.Sc. Ed. Business Education
Health and Medical Sciences
- B.RAD. Radiography
- D.PT. Physiotherapy
- B.Sc. Pharmacology
Social Sciences and Management
- B.Sc. Entrepreneurship
- B.Sc. Public Administration
- B.Sc. Forensic Science
- B.Sc. Social Work
The NUC advised that any future expansion into postgraduate programmes would require additional notification for proper record-keeping. It also urged the University to maintain the highest standards by providing adequate resources and retaining the approved programme titles and nomenclature.
This development is seen as a milestone in UNIJOS’s commitment to academic excellence, equipping students with relevant skills and knowledge to tackle the challenges of modern society.
