If you’re a fresh or returning student at Bayero University, you're probably itching to know when campus life officially kicks off again.
Figuring out the BUK resumption date is a big deal; it's more like a starting point for your academic sprint, which dictates everything from lecture schedules to hostel moves.
Let’s take you through that journey as we reveal the BUK resumption date and everything else to keep you updated.
BUK Resumption Date 2025/2026 Academic Session
The BUK resumption date 2025/2026 hasn't been announced by the school management yet, but due to previous patterns by the school, the tentative BUK resumption date is set at May 2026.
Here is what we know from the previous session, which is currently in session.
Activity | Date |
|---|---|
First Semester Resumption | May 5th, 2025 |
Online Registration for Fresh/Returning Students | May 19th - 31st May 2025 |
Things to Note About BUK Resumption Date
There are a few things to note about the BUK Resumption Date. They include:
BUK typically resumes early May for a fresh session.
The dates can shift slightly from May to June.
Expected Time Frame for 2025/2026 Session (Based on Past Patterns)
Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
Official Announcement | March - April 2026 |
Projected Resumption | May - June 2026 |
Registration Period | 2 - 3 Weeks from resumption |
Matriculation | 3 Weeks after resumption |
Documents to Bring When Resuming
Ensure your documents are complete before proceeding to register, especially as a fresh student. Here is what you need as a fresh student:
Fresh Students:
Jamb Admission Letter
BUK Admission letter
BUK Personalised Payment Form (BUKPPF): Generated and printed from the BUK portal after paying fees.
BUK Registration Acknowledgement Slip (RAS): Your final slip after completing online steps contains your registration number.
Jamb Results Slip
SSCE Results with Scratch Card
Primary Leaving Certificate
Birth Certificate
Acceptance fee acknowledgement slip
Certificate of Medical Fitness (Government Hospital)
A-level results (For direct entry applicants)
Certificate Of Origin
For Returning Students:
Student ID Card.
BUK Personalised Payment Form ID (BUKPPF ID): Essential for payments.
Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR): From your payment.
Proof of Payment: Bank teller or digital receipt.
Student Payment Receipt (SPR): Print after online payment validation.
Course Registration Form (CRF): Print after course registration.
Registration Acknowledgement Slip (RAS): Final slip confirming successful registration.
Possible Reasons for Resumption Date Changes
Review of Academic Session to better fit the workload of a new session, certain programmes or semester.
Unforeseen Circumstances, like Health crises (like pandemics), infrastructure failures, or local/state government directives, can necessitate sudden changes.
Merged Holidays like mid semester breaks, which are sometimes adjusted or merged with longer holidays (like Christmas/New Year) to streamline the academic session and optimise time.
Industrial Actions, like the ASSU Strike, could halt academic activities and alter an already planned calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Has BUK started giving admission for 2025?
A: Yes, Bayero University Kano (BUK) has started releasing admissions for the 2025/2026 academic session, with lists appearing on JAMB CAPS and official portals around late October/early November 2025, following their Post UTME screening, which ran earlier in August.
Candidates are advised to regularly check their JAMB CAPS and the official BUK portals for updates, as admissions are ongoing in batches, and acceptance fees (around N10,000) are being requested.
Q: Is BUK doing 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.
Q: Is BUK a Good School?
A: BUK was ranked the 5th Best University in Nigeria, trailing Covenant University, the University of Ibadan, the University of Lagos and Federal University of Technology, Akure as 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively.
Q: How to Get a Hostel in BUK?
A: Check the Bayero University section for Hostels and Guest houses details. To apply, visit mybuk2.buk.edu.ng/hostelapp/ (available only to students with an access code).
Q: How Much is the Hostel Fee at Bayero University?
A: Hostel fees for Bayero University, Kano (BUK), are not specifically listed, but the application is done online and requires paying 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 guest houses on campus with separate daily rates.
