The National Universities Commission has granted Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, approval to run five new undergraduate programmes, with admissions opening from the 2026/2027 academic session. The approval covers degrees in Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Public Health and Artificial Intelligence.

The commission conveyed the decision in a letter signed by the NUC Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar Girei, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu. It was addressed to the institution's Vice Chancellor. According to the letter, "the newly approved full time undergraduate programmes are B.Sc. Anatomy, B.Sc. Physiology, B.Sc. Pharmacology, B.Sc. Public Health, and B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence."

The approval followed a resource verification exercise conducted by a panel of NUC experts who visited the university on April 20, 2026, to assess the availability of human and material resources required to support the proposed programmes. The commission noted that "a panel of experts had conducted a resource verification exercise to assess the availability of the human and material resources required for the establishment of the proposed programmes."

Following the outcome of that assessment, the commission stated that "the Executive Secretary approved the introduction of the programmes with effect from the 2026/2027 academic session."

During the verification visit, the Vice Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University, Professor Ebunoluwa Oduwole, reaffirmed the institution's commitment to academic excellence, quality education and innovation.

The five newly approved programmes span two broad areas, with four rooted in health sciences and one in emerging technology. The addition of Artificial Intelligence as an undergraduate offering places Ajayi Crowther among a growing number of Nigerian universities incorporating technology focused degrees into their curricula.

The new programmes are expected to expand options available to prospective students and strengthen the university's academic profile as it positions itself for broader relevance in both healthcare and digital economy sectors from the 2026/2027 session.