Do you see your future taking shape as a student within the prestigious walls of Bayero University, Kano? Getting to choose the right course is one of the greatest decisions you could ever make.
Whether you're an intending student dreaming of going to school at BUK or a current student who is considering making a change, going through the list of Courses and Programmes offered at BUK is your first step. Let's find out together where your academic journey begins.
BUK Faculties and Their Locations
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) operates across two main campuses:
Medical Laboratory (The New Campus), which houses most faculties like Agric, Arts, CS/IT, Comm, Edu, Eng, EES, Law, Mgt, and Social Sciences.
The Old Campus (Science Library), with some units like the Medical College at AKTH Zaria Road, Kano, and Mambayya House Library near Kofar Ruwa Road, Kano.
Complete List of BUK Courses by Faculty
Below is a list of all the programs offered by each faculty:
Faculty of Agriculture
Departments | Course Offered |
|---|---|
Agriculture | B. Agriculture |
Fisheries & Aquaculture | B. Fisheries & Aquaculture |
Food Science and Technology | B. Food Science and Technology |
Food Science and Technology | B. Food Science and Technology |
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Departments | Course Offered |
|---|---|
Medical Laboratory Science | B. Medical Laboratory Science |
Nursing | B. Nursing |
Physiotherapy | B. Physiotherapy |
Radiography | B. Radiography |
Environmental Health Science | B.Sc. Environmental Health Science |
Doctor of Optometry |
Faculty of Arts & Islamic Studies
Departments | Course Offered |
|---|---|
Arabic | B.A. Arabic |
English | B.A. English |
French | B.A. French |
Hausa | B.A. Hausa |
History | B.A. History |
Islamic Studies | B.A. Islamic Studies |
Linguistics | B.A. Linguistics |
Shariah | B.A. Shariah |
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Departments | Course Offered |
|---|---|
Anatomy | B.Sc. Anatomy |
Biochemistry | B.Sc. Biochemistry |
Nutrition and Dietetics | B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics |
Physiology | B.Sc. Physiology |
Faculty of Clinical Sciences
Departments | Course Offered |
|---|---|
MBBS |
Faculty of Communication
Department | Course Offered |
|---|---|
Theatre and Performing Arts | B.A. Theatre and Performing Arts |
Information and Media Studies | B.Sc. Information and Media Studies |
Mass Communication | B.Sc. Mass Communication |
Faculty of Computing
Department | Course Offered |
|---|---|
Computer Science | B.Sc. Computer Science |
Cyber Security | B.Sc. Cyber Security |
Information Technology | B.Sc. Information Technology |
Software Engineering | B.Sc. Software Engineering |
Faculty of Dentistry
Department | Course Offered |
|---|---|
Dentistry/Dental Surgery | B. Dentistry/Dental Surgery |
Faculty of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Department | Course Offered |
|---|---|
Architecture | B.Sc. Architecture |
Environmental Management | B.Sc. Environmental Management |
Estate Management | B.Sc. Estate Management |
Geography | B.Sc. Geography |
Geology | B.Sc. Geology |
Meteorology | B.Sc. Meteorology |
Quantity Surveying | B.Sc. Quantity Surveying |
Urban & Regional Planning | B.Sc. Urban & Regional Planning |
Faculty of Education
Department | Course Offered |
|---|---|
Technology Education | B. Technology Education |
Adult Education | B.A. (Ed) Adult Education |
Arabic | B.A. (Ed) Arabic |
Early Childhood Education | B.A. (Ed) Early Childhood Education |
English | B.A. (Ed) English |
French | B.A. (Ed) French |
Hausa | B.A. (Ed) Hausa |
History | B.A. (Ed) History |
Islamic Studies | B.A. (Ed) Islamic Studies |
Primary Education | B.A. (Ed) Primary Education |
Special Education | B.A. (Ed) Special Education |
Library and Information Science | B.Sc. Library and Information Science |
Agriculture | B.Sc. (Ed) Agriculture |
Biology | B.Sc. (Ed) Biology |
Chemistry | B.Sc. (Ed) Chemistry |
Economics | B.Sc. (Ed) Economics |
Geography | B.Sc. (Ed) Geography |
Health Education | B.Sc. (Ed) Health Education |
Mathematics | B.Sc. (Ed) Mathematics |
Physical Education | B.Sc. (Ed) Physical Education |
Physics | B.Sc. (Ed) Physics |
Faculty of Engineering
Department | Course Offered |
|---|---|
Agricultural Engineering | B. Eng. Agricultural Engineering |
Automotive Engineering | B. Eng. Automotive Engineering |
Chemical Engineering | B. Eng. Chemical Engineering |
Civil Engineering | B. Eng. Civil Engineering |
Computer Engineering | B. Eng. Computer Engineering |
Electrical Engineering | B. Eng. Electrical Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering | B. Eng. Mechanical Engineering |
Petroleum Engineering | B. Eng. Petroleum Engineering |
Telecommunication Engineering | B. Eng. Telecommunication Engineering |
Mechatronics Engineering | B. Eng. Mechatronics Engineering |
Faculty of Law
Department | Course Offered |
|---|---|
LLB. Common & Islamic Law |
Faculty of Life Sciences
Department | Course Offered |
|---|---|
Applied Biology | B.Sc. Applied Biology |
Botany | B.Sc. Botany |
Microbiology | B.Sc. Microbiology |
Zoology | B.Sc. Zoology |
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Department | Course Offered |
|---|---|
Doctor of Pharmacy |
Faculty of Physical Sciences
Department | Course Offered |
|---|---|
Chemistry | B.Sc. Chemistry |
Electronics with Physics | B.Sc. Electronics with Physics |
Forensic Science | B.Sc. Forensic Science |
Industrial Chemistry | B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry |
Mathematics | B.Sc. Mathematics |
Physics | B.Sc. Physics |
Statistics | B.Sc. Statistics |
Faculty of Management Sciences
Department | Course Offered |
|---|---|
Accounting | B.Sc. Accounting |
Banking and Finance | B.Sc. Banking and Finance |
Business Administration | B.Sc. Business Administration |
Entrepreneurship | B.Sc. Entrepreneurship |
Public Administration | B.Sc.Public Administration |
Taxation | B.Sc. Taxation |
Faculty of Social Sciences
Department | Course Offered |
|---|---|
Criminology | B.Sc.Criminology |
Economics | B.Sc. Economics |
International Relations | B.Sc. International Relations |
Political Science | B.Sc. Political Science |
Sociology | B.Sc. Sociology |
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Department | Course Offered |
|---|---|
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine |
Other Academic Programs at BUK
Apart from undergraduate degrees, BUK offers:
Postgraduate Programs
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in various fields.
Master's Degrees (M.Sc., M.Eng., M.Ed.) across all faculties.
Ph.D. Programs for advanced research.
Pre-Degree and Foundation Programs
IJMB (Interim Joint Matriculation Board): Direct entry admission.
Remedial Studies: Foundation program for candidates needing extra preparation.
Diploma Programs: In selected departments.
Part-Time Programs
BUK offers part-time courses through its School of Continuing Education for those interested in upgrading their qualifications.
Admission Requirements for BUK Courses and Programmes
Whatever course you decide to choose, there are basic requirements you need to meet to get admission. They include:
For UTME Candidates:
You must have sat for the UTME Examinations, chose BUK as your first choice, and must have scored an aggregate of 180 or higher in the relevant subjects as advertised in the UME Brochure.
You must have a minimum of five (5) relevant passes at Credit level in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO) in not more than two (2) sittings, including a pass at credit level in English.
For Direct Entry Candidates:
You generally need your O-Level credits in relevant subjects (including English & Maths) PLUS a higher qualification like IJMB/A'Level passes, ND/HND (Credit Level), NCE, or equivalent, qualifying you for 200 Level entry, with requirements varying slightly by faculty/course, like Biology & Chemistry for Sciences.
For Part-Time Candidates:
The general entry requirements for the Part-time degree programmes are OND (with merit), NCE, IJMB (with a minimum of 8 points), GCE ‘A’ Level (3 credits) and HND (Pass).
You must also possess all the necessary ‘O’ Level requirements applicable to the regular full time undergraduate admissions.
This means that credit in English is compulsory for all courses applied, while Mathematics is necessary for science based courses and the social sciences. Only candidates of twenty five (25) years of age and above would be admitted. Candidates with only ‘O’ level results need not apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Dress Code for Bayero University?
A: The acceptable and decent dress by the school is any type of dress worn by a student, that covers the body from the top of the shoulders to midway between the knee and the ankle, and it must not be tight fitting or transparent. Specifically, the dress code forbids indecent dressing.
Q: What Are the Courses Offered in BUK 2025?
A: They are: Agriculture, Arts and Islamic Studies, Basic Medical Sciences, Communication, Computer Science and Information Technology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Education and Engineering. Others are Life Sciences, Management Sciences, Physical Sciences and Social Sciences.
Q: How Does BUK Give Admission?
A: The BUK admission process involves either the UTME or Direct Entry, meeting the general and departmental O'Level requirements, selecting BUK as your first choice, and achieving the required score.
After a successful admission status is shown on the JAMB portal, the candidate accepts the offer, pays the acceptance fee online, and then completes the BUK specific online screening and registration process, which includes paying tuition fees and registering for courses.
Q: How Much is the Hostel Fee at Bayero University?
A: Hostel fees for Bayero University, Kano (BUK), are not explicitly listed; however, the application process is online and requires payment of at least 60% of the school fees.
The application process is a separate portal, and bed space is allocated on a first come, first served basis. There are also guest houses on campus with separate daily rates.
Q: Does Bayero University offer Nursing?
A: Yes, the Department of Nursing Science, Bayero University Kano, is one of the fast growing, academically sound and professionally rising nursing training institutions in Nigeria.
Q: Does BUK do Post UTME or Screening?
A: Yes, BUK 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 required fee, and submit their documents online for verification.
