Official List of Courses Offered in Zamfara State University (ZAMSU) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Zamfara State University (ZAMSU): If you have chosen Zamfara State University (ZAMSU), located in the bustling town of Talata Mafara, you are targeting one of the youngest and most promising state universities in North-West Nigeria.

Established in 2018, ZAMSU was created to bridge the educational gap in the state. Because it is a new university, many students often confuse it with the Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS).

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

1. Faculty of Basic Medical and Allied Health Sciences

This is the fastest-growing faculty in the university. Admissions here are strictly by Merit.

• Nursing Science (B.NSc) — The most competitive course. Requires a high JAMB score (180 – 200+).

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

• Physiotherapy — A professional course focusing on physical rehabilitation.

• Public Health — Very popular among students in the region.

• Human Nutrition and Dietetics

• Biochemistry

2. Faculty of Science

This faculty is the academic backbone of the university.

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Computer Science — The tech hub of the school. Cut-off is usually 150 – 160.

• Electronics — A unique course focusing on hardware and circuits.

• Geology — Zamfara is rich in solid minerals (Gold), making this course extremely practical and lucrative here.

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Statistics

• Zoology

3. Faculty of Arts and Humanities

• Arabic Studies — ZAMSU is a center of excellence for Arabic.

• English Language

• Hausa

• History and International Studies

• Islamic Studies

4. Faculty of Social and Management Sciences

• Accounting — Very high demand.

• Business Administration

• Economics

• Mass Communication — Requires good grades in Literature-in-English.

• Geography

• Political Science — Note: Sometimes housed under Arts or Social Sciences depending on the session structure.

• Sociology

5. Faculty of Education

ZAMSU trains teachers who are grounded in their subject areas.

• Early Childhood Education

• Education and Arabic

• Education and Biology

• Education and Chemistry

• Education and Computer Science

• Education and Economics

• Education and English Language

• Education and History

• Education and Integrated Science

• Education and Islamic Studies

• Education and Mathematics

• Education and Physics

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into ZAMSU Talata Mafara, you need to navigate their specific requirements:

1. The “Indigene” Preference

• ZAMSU is owned by the Zamfara State Government.

• Zamfara Indigenes: You get massive preference. If you are from any of the 14 LGAs in Zamfara, your admission is almost guaranteed if you meet the minimum cut-off (often 140).

• Non-Indigenes: You are welcome, but you are competing for a smaller quota. You generally need to score higher to appear on the Merit list.

2. The Cut-Off Mark Reality

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

• Departmental Targets:

  • Nursing/Physiotherapy: Aim for 190 – 200+.

  • Computer Science/Med Lab: Aim for 160 – 170.

  • Education/Arts: 140 is usually sufficient.

3. Direct Entry (DE)

• ZAMSU accepts NCE and National Diploma (ND).

• IJMB: Since the university is in the North, IJMB is a very popular route. If you have a good IJMB result (6 points and above), you can gain admission into the 200 Level.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is ZAMSU the same as Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda? No.

• ZAMSU: A University (Degree awarding). Located in Talata Mafara.

• Fed Poly Kaura: A Polytechnic (ND/HND awarding). Located in Kaura Namoda.

Does ZAMSU offer Law? As of the 2026/2027 session, ZAMSU has not fully listed a Faculty of Law in the JAMB brochure. If you want to study Law in Zamfara, you might need to look at universities in neighboring states like UDUS (Sokoto) or BUK (Kano).

Is the campus safe? Talata Mafara is a major town and is relatively secure compared to remote areas. The university management works closely with security agencies to ensure the safety of students on campus. However, students are always advised to be security-conscious and reside in recommended student lodges.