Official List of Courses Offered in Kogi State University (KSU/PAAU) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Kogi State University (KSU/PAAU): Are you planning to study at the “Pride of Kogi”? If you have chosen Kogi State University, you are about to step into a slightly confusing situation regarding the name and location.

NOTE: Before you browse the list, you must understand that there are now TWO state universities in Kogi State. You must know which one you are applying to:

1. Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba: This is the original Kogi State University (KSU). Most people still call it KSU. It is the older, more established institution with Medicine, Law, and Postgraduate schools.

2. Kogi State University (KSU), Kabba: This is the new university established recently by the state government. It is often referred to as KSU Kabba.

This article focuses primarily on the main campus in Anyigba (PAAU), as that is what most students mean when they search for “KSU, but we have included a section for KSU Kabba at the bottom.

Below is the official and accredited list of courses offered at Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU/KSU Anyigba) for the 2026/2027 session, categorized by their Faculties.

1. College of Health Sciences (Anyigba)

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

• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — Fully accredited. The cut-off is consistently high (65%+ in Post-UTME).

• Nursing Science (B.NSc) — Extremely competitive. One of the most sought-after courses.

• Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS)

• Human Anatomy

• Human Physiology

• Pharmacology

2. Faculty of Law (Anyigba)

• Common Law (LL.B) — PAAU Law Faculty is famous for producing brilliant lawyers. It is one of the hardest courses to get into.

• Islamic Law

3. Faculty of Management Sciences (Anyigba)

• Accounting — Very high demand.

• Banking and Finance

• Business Administration

• Public Administration — A flagship course; many civil servants upgrade here.

4. Faculty of Social Sciences (Anyigba)

• Economics

• Geography and Planning

• Mass Communication — Requires excellent English grades. Very popular.

• Political Science

• Sociology

5. Faculty of Natural Sciences (Anyigba)

• Animal and Environmental Biology (Zoology)

• Biochemistry

• Chemistry

• Computer Science — The tech hub of the school. Cut-off is usually 50%+.

• Geology

• Industrial Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Microbiology — The most applied-for science course.

• Physics

• Plant Science and Biotechnology (Botany)

• Statistics

6. Faculty of Arts and Humanities (Anyigba)

• Arabic Language and Literature

• Christian Religious Studies (CRS)

• English and Literary Studies

• History and International Studies

• Islamic Studies

• Philosophy

• Theatre Arts — Known for vibrant performances.

7. Faculty of Agriculture (Anyigba)

• Agricultural Economics and Extension

• Animal Production

• Crop Production

• Fisheries and Aquaculture

• Food Science and Technology — A hidden gem with great job prospects.

• Home Science

• Soil and Environmental Management

8. Faculty of Education (Anyigba)

PAAU trains thousands of teachers annually.

• Education and Biology

• Education and Chemistry

• Education and Christian Religious Studies

• Education and Economics

• Education and English Language

• Education and Geography

• Education and Islamic Studies

• Education and Mathematics

• Education and Physics

• Education and Political Science

• Education and Social Studies

• Human Kinetics and Health Education

• Library and Information Science

What About “KSU Kabba”? (The New University)

If you are applying to the new Kogi State University, Kabba, note that it is a newer institution and its course list is smaller but growing rapidly.

Courses at KSU Kabba include:

• Science: Computer Science, Cyber Security, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry.

• Arts/Social: Mass Communication, English, Political Science, Economics.

• Note: As of the 2026/2027 session, highly professional courses like Medicine and Law are more established at the Anyigba campus (PAAU).

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into KSU (Anyigba), you need to understand their “Screening” system:

1. The “Post-UTME” Math

• PAAU (Anyigba) does not just look at JAMB. They conduct a Post-UTME Screening (usually online or physical exams, depending on the year).

• The Aggregate: Your admission score is often a calculation of JAMB Score + O’Level Grades + Post-UTME Score.

• Implication: You need A’s and B’s in WAEC/NECO to boost your chances for Medicine or Law.

2. The Cut-Off Mark Reality

• Medicine / Law: You need a JAMB score of 240+ and a Post-UTME aggregate of 65%+.

• Nursing: Aim for 220+ in JAMB.

• General Sciences/Arts: 160 – 180 is usually sufficient.

3. Catchment Area

• Both PAAU (Anyigba) and KSU (Kabba) are state-owned.

• Kogi Indigenes: You receive significant preference.

• Non-Indigenes: You are welcome, but admission is tighter.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is PAAU the same as KSU? Yes. Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) is the new official name for the old Kogi State University (KSU) in Anyigba. However, locally, everyone still calls it KSU.

Does KSU offer Pharmacy? At the Anyigba campus (PAAU), they offer Pharmacology (a science course). A professional B.Pharm or Pharm.D is often in the works, but always confirm the current accreditation status on the JAMB brochure before applying.

Which campus is better for Computer Science? Both are good, but PAAU (Anyigba) has a more established department with older alumni networks. KSU Kabba has newer facilities and modern curriculum that focuses on Cyber Security.