Akwa Ibom State University has begun admitting students into sixteen newly accredited undergraduate programmes following approval from the National Universities Commission for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The university's Registrar, Dr Ebi G. Eno-Ibanga, FNIM, announced the development in an official statement, revealing that the new courses span health sciences, environmental design, management, arts, education, social sciences, and engineering.
The approved programmes cover diverse fields including health sciences, environmental design, management, arts, education, social sciences, and engineering. The newly accredited courses are:
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D)
B.A. Music
B.Sc. Architecture
B.Sc. Urban and Regional Planning
B.Sc. Estate Management
B.Sc. Surveying and Geoinformatics
B.Sc. Building
B.Sc. Quantity Surveying
B.Sc. Fine and Applied Arts
B.Sc. Local Government and Development Studies
B.Sc. Project Management
B.Sc. Peace and Conflict Resolution
B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
B.Eng. Automotive Engineering
B.Eng. Computer Engineering
B.Eng. Telecommunications Engineering
Dr Eno-Ibanga stated that "this is to inform the public and especially prospective candidates seeking admission into the underlined disciplines that the National Universities Commission has granted approval to Akwa Ibom State University to offer the listed programmes with effect from the 2025/2026 Academic Session."
The programmes will be offered across the university's Main Campus in Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, and the Obio Akpa Campus in Oruk Anam Local Government Area.
According to the Registrar, the approval reflects regulatory confidence in the institution's infrastructure, staffing quality, and curriculum preparedness to deliver specialised training in critical professional and creative fields.
The university disclosed that admission into the new disciplines has commenced, with comprehensive details to be released through official communication channels.
The Registrar indicated that application procedures, entry requirements, and departmental guidelines would be communicated through verified university channels to ensure transparency and proper guidance for intending applicants.
University management emphasised its dedication to providing quality instruction, practical training, and research focused learning across both campuses. The institution disclosed that details regarding screening schedules, cut off marks, and documentation requirements will be released through authorised platforms to prevent misinformation.
Prospective students interested in any of the sixteen programmes have been advised to monitor official university communication channels for comprehensive admission information and application timelines.
The expansion demonstrates AKSU's commitment to broadening educational opportunities and meeting growing demand for specialised professional training in Akwa Ibom State and beyond.
