Official List of Courses Offered in Kebbi State University (KSUSTA/AFUSTA) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Kebbi State University (KSUSTA/AFUSTA): If you have chosen Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA), you are targeting one of the most specialized and focused universities in Northern Nigeria.

NOTE): The biggest news for the 2026/2027 session is the full operation of the College of Health Sciences.

1. Medicine is LIVE: KSUSTA (AFUSTA) now offers Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). The programme has received NUC approval and is admitting students.

2. Nursing is Active: Nursing Science (B.NSc) is fully operational and is currently the most competitive course after Medicine.

Below is the official and accredited list of courses offered at KSUSTA for the 2026/2027 session, categorized by their Faculties.

1. College of Health Sciences

This is the newest and most competitive college. Admission is strictly by merit.

• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — The flagship course. You need a high JAMB score (200+).

• Nursing Science (B.NSc) — Extremely competitive.

• Anatomy

• Physiology

• Public Health — Check the portal for current availability.

2. Faculty of Engineering

KSUSTA is a “Technology” university, so this faculty is heavily funded.

• Civil Engineering

• Electrical / Electronics Engineering

• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) — A specialized engineering degree.

• Mechanical Engineering

• Automobile Technology Education — Focuses on vehicle technology.

• Metalwork Technology

• Woodwork Technology

3. Faculty of Environmental Sciences

• Architecture — Requires a creative portfolio or flair for design.

• Building Technology

• Quantity Surveying

• Urban and Regional Planning

4. Faculty of Physical and Life Sciences

• Applied Chemistry

• Biochemistry

• Biology

• Botany

• Chemistry

• Computer Science — The tech hub of the school. Very high demand.

• Mathematics

• Microbiology — The most popular science course.

• Physics

• Statistics

• Zoology

5. Faculty of Agriculture

KSUSTA is located in an agrarian region, making this faculty very practical and robust.

• Agricultural Economics and Extension

• Agriculture (General)

• Animal Science

• Crop Science

• Fisheries and Forestry

• Soil Science

6. Faculty of Education

KSUSTA trains teachers who specialize in Science and Technical subjects.

• Agricultural Science Education

• Biology Education

• Chemistry Education

• Computer Science Education

• Education and Mathematics

• Education and Physics

• Electrical / Electronics Technology Education

• Library and Information Science

• Technical Education

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into KSUSTA / AFUSTA, you need to navigate their specific requirements:

1. The “Kebbi” Catchment

• Kebbi Indigenes: The university is owned by the Kebbi State Government. Indigenes get massive preference (lowered cut-off marks).

• Non-Indigenes: You are welcome, but you must aim for the Merit List. For courses like Medicine and Nursing, you need to score significantly higher (200 – 220+) to be safe.

2. The Cut-Off Mark Reality

• General Cut-Off: KSUSTA is very student-friendly. They often set a university minimum of 140.

• Real Targets:

  • Medicine (MBBS): 220+.

  • Nursing Science: 200+.

  • Computer Science / Engineering: 160 – 170.

  • Agric / Education: 140.

3. Direct Entry (DE)

• KSUSTA accepts IJMB, NCE, and National Diploma (ND).

• IJMB: This is the most popular route. If you have 6-7 points in IJMB, you are almost guaranteed admission into the 200 Level for most science courses.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is KSUSTA the same as FUBK? No.

• KSUSTA (AFUSTA): State University. Located in Aliero. Offers Science/Tech only.

• FUBK: Federal University Birnin Kebbi. Located in Birnin Kebbi (the capital). Offers Arts, Social Sciences, Law, etc.

Does KSUSTA offer Pharmacy? No. As of the 2026/2027 session, KSUSTA does not offer a professional Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree. They offer Pharmacology modules within the medical college, but not a degree for pharmacists.

Is Nursing Science accredited? Yes. Nursing Science is approved by the NUC and is actively admitting students.