Choosing a course and programme in the University of Maiduguri is more than just what it appears to be; it is about defining your contribution to the future.
For the 2025/2026 academic session, UNIMAID has opened up over 100 different courses across all its faculties.
Whether you want to save lives, build robots, defend people in court, or run a massive business, there is a spot for you here.
Complete List of Undergraduate Courses at UNIMAID
UNIMAID offers programmes across several faculties:
Faculty of Agriculture
Agriculture
Agricultural Engineering
Animal Science
Fisheries
Forestry and Wildlife
Faculty of Arts
English
History
Arabic Studies
Islamic Studies
Hausa
French
Fulfulde
Kanuri
Linguistics
Mass Communication
Faculty of Science
Computer Science
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Statistics
Geology
Industrial Chemistry
Zoology
Botany
Faculty of Engineering
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Agricultural & Environmental Engineering
Faculty of Social & Management Sciences
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
Banking and Finance
Marketing
Political Science
Public Administration
Sociology and Anthropology
Mass Communication
Faculty of Law
Law (LLB)
Islamic/Sharia Law
Public and Private International Law
Faculty of Health Sciences
Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
Nursing Science
Pharmacy
Medical Laboratory Science
Radiography
Physiotherapy
Anatomy
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Faculty of Education
Education and Biology
Education and Chemistry
Education and Mathematics
Education and English
Education and Physics
Education and Economics
Education and Geography
Agricultural Education
Business Education
New Approved Programmes
UNIMAID has also introduced new programmes approved by the NUC, including:
B.Sc. Journalism and Media Studies
B.Sc. Broadcasting
B.Sc. Water Sanitation and Hygiene
B.Sc. Local Government and Development Studies
B.A. History and Diplomatic Studies
UNIMAID Postgraduate Programmes 2025/2026 Academic Session
The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) offers a wide range of postgraduate programmes designed for advanced academic and professional development.
These programmes are available at the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s, M.Phil, and PhD levels across various faculties and disciplines.
Below is a structured overview of the UNIMAID postgraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes
UNIMAID offers PGD programmes for candidates who want to upgrade their academic qualifications or switch fields. Common PGD programmes include:
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
PGD in Disaster Risk Management
PGD in Environmental Management
PGD in Drought and Desertification Studies
PGD in Chemistry
PGD in Mining and Mineral Economics
PGD in Water Resources Management
PGD in Mechanical Engineering
PGD in Public Administration
PGD in Accountancy and related fields
Master’s Degree Programmes (M.Sc, M.A, M.Ed, MBA, M.Eng, LLM, etc.)
UNIMAID offers Master’s programmes across all major faculties:
Faculty of Agriculture
M.Sc Agricultural Economics
M.Sc Animal Science
M.Sc Crop Production
M.Sc Soil Science
M.Sc Fisheries and Aquaculture
Faculty of Science
M.Sc Biochemistry
M.Sc Microbiology
M.Sc Physics
M.Sc Chemistry (Analytical, Organic, Inorganic)
M.Sc Mathematics & Statistics
Faculty of Arts
M.A English Language & Literature
M.A History
M.A Arabic Studies
M.A Islamic Studies
M.A Linguistics (Hausa, Kanuri, Applied Linguistics)
Faculty of Social Sciences
M.Sc Economics
M.Sc Political Science
M.Sc Geography (Environmental Management)
M.Sc Mass Communication
Faculty of Management Sciences
MBA (Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Management)
M.Sc Accounting
M.Sc Public Administration
Faculty of Engineering
M.Eng Civil Engineering
M.Eng Mechanical Engineering
M.Eng Electrical/Electronic Engineering
M.Sc Chemical Engineering
M.Sc Computer Engineering
Faculty of Law
Master of Laws (LL.M)
Faculty of Education
M.Ed Educational Administration
M.Ed Curriculum Studies
M.Ed Guidance and Counselling
M.Ed Science Education
Health & Medical Sciences
M.Sc Human Anatomy
M.Sc Physiology
M.Sc Physiotherapy
M.Sc Medical-related programmes
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programmes
UNIMAID also offers PhD programmes in almost all academic disciplines including:
PhD Agricultural Sciences
PhD Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics)
PhD Engineering
PhD Social Sciences
PhD Arts and Humanities
PhD Education
PhD Veterinary Medicine
PhD Management Sciences
Special & Professional Programmes
Some specialised postgraduate programmes include:
Master in Disaster Risk Management (MDM)
Master of Public Health-related programmes
Master in Peace and Diplomatic Studies
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in selected disciplines
The UNIMAID postgraduate programmes for 2025/2026 cover a very wide range of academic and professional fields, making the university suitable for graduates seeking advanced education in sciences, arts, engineering, medicine, and social sciences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does UNIMAID accept second choice candidates?
A: No, Only first choice candidates are considered for admission.
Q: Can I study at UNIMAID without sitting for JAMB?
A: Yes, but only on programmes like UNIMAID pre-degree and Distance learning.
Q: Are UNIMAID's Engineering courses accredited?
A: Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) accredited all Engineering courses in UNIMAID.
Q. Is the hostel fee included in the school fees?
A. No, hostel fee is a separate payment from school fees.
Q: Does UNIMAID accept two O-level sittings?
A: Yes, candidates are allowed to use two O-level sitting during their admission process.
Q: Is it possible to transfer from another university to UNIMAID?
A: Yes, it is possible, but the process is very complex.
Q. Can I stay in the hostel if I haven't paid my school fees?
A. No, the UMSTAD system is linked to the school fee portal; if you haven't paid fees, you cannot generate a hostel PIN.
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