One of the first things you should know if you intend to attend the Federal University Dutse (FUD) is the full list of courses that are offered there.
Selecting the right course is an important part of getting ready for college admission, and FUD offers a variety of programmes in several faculties. Below, we have carefully compiled the official FUD course and programmes for the 2025/2026 school year.
FUD List of all Courses and Programmes
The list of undergraduate programmes and courses that Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, offers and that have been accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) is as follows:
Undergraduate Programmes
B. Agriculture
B. Fisheries & Aquaculture
B.A. English Language
B.A. Linguistics (Arabic)
B.A. Linguistics (English)
B.Sc. Criminology & Sec. Studies
B.Sc. Economics
B.Sc. Political Science
B.Sc. Environmental Health
B.Sc. Human Anatomy
B.Sc. Human Physiology
B.NSc. Nursing Science
B.Sc. Public Health
MBBS (Medicine & Surgery)
B.Sc. Computer Science
B.Sc. Cybersecurity
B.Sc. Info. Technology
B.Sc. Software Engineering
B. Library & Info. Science
B.Ed. Islamic Studies
B. Ed. Primary Education
B.Sc. Accounting
B.Sc. Actuarial Science
B.Sc. Banking & Finance
Business Administration
B.Sc. Insurance
B.Sc. Taxation
B.Sc. Biochemistry
B.Sc. Biology
B.Sc. Biotechnology
B.Sc. Botany
B.Sc. Chemistry
B.Sc. EMT
B.Sc. Mathematics
B.Sc. Microbiology
B.Sc. Physics
B.Sc. Zoology
Postgraduate Programmes
Below is a list of postgraduate programmes available at FUD.
PhD Programmes
PhD in Agricultural Economics
Ph.D. Agric Extension
Ph.D. Agribusiness
Ph.D. Microbiology
Ph.D. Botany
Ph.D. Zoology
Ph.D. Physics
Masters Programmes
M.Sc. Agric. Economics
M.Sc. Agric Extension
M.Sc. Agribusiness
M.Sc. Fisheries & Aquaculture
M.Sc. Crop Science
M.Sc. Animal Science
M.Sc. Zoology
M.Sc. Botany
M.Sc. Microbiology
M.Sc. Applied Mathematics
M.Sc. Chemistry
M.Sc. Physics
M.Sc. Computer Science
M.Sc. Economics
M.Sc. Criminology and Security Studies
M.Sc. Political Science
M.Sc. Development Economics
M.A. English Language
Professional Master's Programmes
Master's Public Policy & Administration
Master's in Development Studies
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
PGD in Microbiology
PGD in Applied Mathematics
PGD in Agribusiness
PGD Public Policy and Administration
PGD in Development Studies
PGD in Development Economics
PGD in Criminology & Security Studies
FUD Undergraduate Admission Requirements
All candidates are expected to meet these requirements to be eligible for admission.
UTME Requirements
Candidates must have passed the WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or an equivalent exam with at least five (5) credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings.
Candidates must reach the university's cut off mark for the course they have chosen and have a valid JAMB UTME score.
Candidates must fulfil the programme's score requirements and take part in the university's post UTME screening process.
In order to be admitted, candidates must be at least 16 years old.
Direct Entry (DE) Admission Requirements
At least two (2) A-Level passes in pertinent topics are required.
Applicants may be eligible for admission if they have an ND, HND, or NCE with at least a lower credit in pertinent disciplines.
Candidates who have earned an appropriate grade in relevant subjects and hold a JUPEB/IJMB certificate may be given consideration.
Federal University Lokoja must be chosen as the desired institution by all Direct Entry applicants, who must also register with JAMB.
FUD Postgraduate Admission Requirements
These are the postgraduate requirements for Federal University Dutse.
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
A Higher National Diploma (HND) (not less than Lower Credit) or a bachelor's degree (not less than Third Class) in a comparable field from an accredited university.
must have a certificate of NYSC exemption or discharge.
At least five credit passes in the English language, maths and three other pertinent topics are required for the O-Level.
Master’s Degree
A bachelor's degree from Federal University Dutse or another accredited university with at least a second class division.
As an alternative, a candidate may qualify if they have a third class bachelor's degree and a related postgraduate diploma (PGD) with at least a credit pass.
Applicants must have at least five credit passes, including English language and maths, and an unclassified bachelor's degree with a minimum "C" grade or 50% average.
An NYSC discharge or exemption certificate is required.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
A Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in a related field or an academic master's degree with a minimum CGPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on a 4-point scale in a field related to the intended field of study.
Under some circumstances, a candidate with a bachelor's degree (minimum Second Class Lower Division) might be taken into consideration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Has FUD started giving admission for 2025/2026?
A: Yes, Federal University Dutse (FUD) has started the admission process for the 2025/2026 academic session
Q: How much are school fees for FUD?
A: Federal University Dutse (FUD) school fees for the 2025/2026 session have seen an increase, with freshers generally paying around ₦99,500 to ₦114,500 depending on the faculty, while returning students pay less.
Q: Does FUD have a general cut off mark for all courses?
A: Yes, FUD typically sets a general minimum cut off mark applicable to most applicants.
Q: Is the FUD admission list out?
A: The Federal University Dutse (FUD) has officially released the admission list for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Q: Do FUD do post UTME?
A: Yes, FUD conducts post UTME screening.
