Are you in search of the BUK Academic Calendar as an intending student of Bayero University, Kano, or an undergraduate already enrolled in the school? A single document like this can map out an entire year of learning, deadlines, and growth, as you wouldn't miss out on important dates like resumption, exam periods, and deadlines.
While the official academic calendar schedule for the 2025/2026 hasn't been published yet by the university, due to the patterns of previous years, we can tentatively expect the Academic Calendar for the 2025/2026 session to commence around May 2026.
BUK Academic Calendar 2024/2025
To easily understand the BUK Academic Calendar structure, here is the 2024/2025 Academic Calendar currently in use:
First Semester 2024/2025
Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Online Screening for Fresh Students | Monday 5th May, 2025 - Saturday 17th May, 2025 | 2 Weeks |
Registration for Fresh and Returning Students | Monday 19th May - 31st May, 2025 | 2 Weeks |
First Semester Lectures | Monday 9th June - Saturday 6th September, 2025 | 13 Weeks |
Mid Semester Break
Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Mid-Semester Break | Monday 21st July, 2025 - Saturday 26th July, 2025 | 1 week |
GSP First Semester Exams
Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
GSP First Semester Exams | 8th September, 2025 - Saturday 13th September, 2025 | 1 Week |
First Semester Exams
Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
First Semester Exams | Monday 15th September - Saturday 11th, October 2025 | 4 weeks |
First Semester Break
Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
First Semester Break | Monday 13th October, 2025 - Saturday 18th October, 2025 | 1 Week |
Second Semester 2024/2025
Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Second Semester Lectures | Monday 20th October, 2025 - Saturday 31st January, 2025 | 15 Weeks (Christmas and New Year Break Inclusive) |
Add & Drop | Monday 1st November, 2025 - Saturday 15th November, 2025 | 2 Weeks |
Mid-Semester Break
Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Mid-Semester Break | Monday 1st December, 2025 - Saturday 6th December, 2025 | 1 Week |
Christmas & New Year Break
Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Christmas & New Year Break | Monday 22nd December - Saturday 3rd January, 2026 | 2 Weeks |
GSP Second Semester Exams
Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
GSP Second Semester Exams | Monday 2nd February, 2026 - Saturday 7th February, 2026 | 1 Week |
Second Semester Exams
Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Second Semester Exams | Monday 9th February, 2026 - Saturday 7th March, 2026 | 4 Weeks |
Session Break
Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Session Break | Monday 9th March, 2026 - Saturday 2nd May, 2026 | 8 Weeks |
Next Session Commencement
Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Next Session Commencement | Monday 4th May, 2026 |
How to Access and Download the BUK Academic Calendar
To access the PDF format of the BUK Academic Calendar, you need to visit the official BUK website and navigate specifically to the "Calendars Section".
Here is a Step-by-Step Guide:
Go to the BUK Official website https://buk.edu.ng/ using your browser.
Navigate to the section "Resources" and hover over the listed sub-sections; you will find "Calendars".
Click on it, and you will see various calendars; navigate to the specific option that pertains to you. Your Calendar will open automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is BUK 2025/2026 Postgraduate Admission Out?
A: No, the online sales of BUK Postgraduate Application Forms for the 2025/2026 Academic Session will commence on Sunday, 1st February 2026
Q: How Much are BUK School Fees for Freshers?
A: For freshers at Bayero University Kano (BUK), the school fee is not a fixed amount, and it varies by faculty. For example, the 2024/2025 school fee for the Faculty of Education is ₦111,300 for freshers, while other courses have different fees, such as around ₦112,300 for various engineering programs.
Q: Is BUK doing Post-UTME or Screening?
A: Yes, BUK normally conducts a post-UTME online screening, not a traditional written exam, for admission to undergraduate programs. Prospective students must register on the university's website, pay the fee required, and submit their documents online for verification.
Q: What is the Slogan of Bayero University Kano?
A: The slogan is: And above every possessor of knowledge, there is one more learned.
Q: How Does BUK Give Admission?
A: The admission process involves UTME or Direct Entry, meeting the general and departmental O'Level requirements, choosing BUK as the first choice, and achieving the required score.
When the candidate accepts the admission on the JAMB Portal, the candidate pays an acceptance fee online, and then completes the BUK specific online screening and registration process, which includes paying tuition fees and registering for courses.
