Official List of Courses Offered in Taraba State University (TASU) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Taraba State University (TASU): Are you planning to study at the “Pride of Taraba”? If you have chosen Taraba State University (TASU), Jalingo, for the 2026/2027 academic session, you are targeting one of the most rapidly developing state universities in North-Eastern Nigeria.

TASU has evolved significantly from its early days. It is no longer just a small state school; it is a hub for professional training in the region, boasting fully accredited Engineering and Law faculties that compete with federal counterparts.

NOTE: Before you browse the list, you must update your knowledge on the “Big Three” professional courses at TASU:

1. Law is Fully Accredited: The Faculty of Law at TASU is fully operational and accredited. You can study Law (LL.B) here without fear.

2. Engineering is COREN Certified: The Faculty of Engineering has received full accreditation from the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). This means your degree is professionally recognised immediately after graduation.

3. Nursing & Health Sciences: The university has aggressively expanded its College of Health Sciences. Nursing Science and Medical Laboratory Science are currently the “Hot Cake” courses with the highest number of applicants.

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

1. Faculty of Health Sciences

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

• Nursing Science (B.NSc) — Extremely competitive. Requires a high JAMB score (200+).

• Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS) — High demand.

• Public Health — One of the most popular courses in the faculty.

• Environmental Health Science

(Note: As of the 2026/2027 session, TASU is working on establishing Medicine and Surgery, but always confirm current accreditation status on the JAMB brochure before applying for MBBS).

2. Faculty of Law

• Law (LL.B) — Hosted at the Main Campus. TASU Law is rigorous and produces excellent legal minds.

3. Faculty of Engineering

• Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering — The department is well-equipped with workshops for practicals.

4. Faculty of Agriculture

• Agricultural Economics and Extension

• Agronomy

• Animal Science

• Crop Production

5. Faculty of Social and Management Sciences

• Accounting — Very high demand.

• Business Administration

• Economics

• Geography

• Mass Communication — TASU has a functional studio for media training.

• Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution — Very relevant given the regional context.

• Political Science and International Relations

• Public Administration

• Sociology

• Tourism Studies — Taraba State is the “Nature’s Gift to the Nation,” making this course very practical here.

6. Faculty of Science

• Biochemistry

• Biological Sciences (Botany/Zoology options)

• Chemistry

• Computer Science — The tech hub of the school. Cut-off is usually 170+.

• Industrial Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Microbiology — Very competitive.

• Physics

• Statistics

7. Faculty of Arts

• Arabic Studies

• Christian Religious Studies

• English and Literary Studies

• French

• Hausa

• History and Diplomatic Studies

• Islamic Studies

• Linguistics

• Theatre and Film Studies — TASU has a growing theatre department.

8. Faculty of Education

TASU trains teachers who are grounded in both content and methodology.

• Educational Administration and Planning

• Guidance and Counselling

• Human Kinetics

• Library and Information Science

• Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Computer)

• Arts & Social Science Education (English, History, Economics, Geography, CRS, Islamic Studies)

• Vocational and Technology Education

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into TASU Jalingo, you need to understand their admission “Personality”:

1. The “Indigene” Factor

• TASU is owned by the Taraba State Government.

• Taraba Indigenes: You get massive preference. If you are from Taraba, your admission into general courses is almost guaranteed if you meet the minimum cut-off (often 150).

• Non-Indigenes: You are welcome, but for courses like Nursing and Law, you must score significantly higher to compete on the Merit list.

2. The Cut-Off Mark Reality

• General Cut-Off: TASU typically sets a university minimum of 140 – 150.

• Departmental Targets:

  • Nursing/Law: Aim for 200 – 220+.

  • Engineering/Med Lab: Aim for 180+.

  • Computer Science/Accounting: Aim for 160 – 170.

  • Agriculture/Education: 140 is usually safe.

3. Direct Entry (DE)

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

• IJMB: This is a very popular route. If you have a good IJMB result (6-7 points+), you can gain admission into the 200 Level easily.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does TASU offer Medicine and Surgery? As of the 2026/2027 session, while there are plans and facilities being put in place, Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) is often not yet fully listed for UTME admission in the JAMB brochure. Always double-check the current year’s brochure. If not available, Nursing or Med Lab are your best medical alternatives here.

Is TASU School Fees expensive? No. TASU is one of the most affordable state universities in the Northeast. Fees for indigenes are heavily subsidised.

Is the campus safe? Jalingo is relatively peaceful compared to other parts of the region. The university campus is a defined community. However, students are always advised to be security-conscious and live within recommended student areas.