Official List of Courses Offered in Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin: If you have chosen Al-Hikmah University, located in the peaceful city of Ilorin, Kwara State, you are targeting one of the most disciplined faith-based universities in Nigeria.

Founded in 2005 by the Abdur-Raheem Oladimeji Islamic Foundation, Al-Hikmah is unique. It combines Islamic moral values with Western education. This means you get a strike-free calendar, high moral standards (strict dress code), and a serene environment free from cultism or campus unrest.

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

1. College of Health Sciences (The New Flagship)

Admissions here are strictly by Merit. Expect high fees and high competition.

• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — The newest and most prestigious course. . Requires a very high JAMB score (230+) and deep pockets (Fees are in the range of ₦3 Million+).

2. Faculty of Health Sciences

This faculty houses the Allied Health professionals.

• Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS) — Fully accredited and very widely respected.

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

• Human Anatomy

• Human Physiology

3. Faculty of Nursing Science

• Nursing Science (B.NSc) — Extremely competitive. The department is known for its strict discipline and high pass rate in council exams.

4. Faculty of Law

• Common Law (LL.B)

• Common and Islamic Law (LL.B) — Al-Hikmah is one of the best places in Nigeria to study Islamic Law due to its strong Arabic/Islamic foundation.

5. Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology

If you want to be a tech bro/sis, this is your faculty. Note: As of 2026, they focus on “Soft” Engineering.

• Computer Science — The tech hub of the school.

• Cyber Security — Teaches you how to protect systems from hackers. Very relevant today.

• Information System

• Software Engineering — Focuses on coding, app development, and software architecture.

6. Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences

• Biochemistry

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Geology and Mineral Sciences — Kwara State has solid minerals, making this course practical.

• Industrial Chemistry

• Industrial Mathematics

• Microbiology — Very popular.

• Petroleum Chemistry — A specialized chemistry degree focusing on the oil sector.

• Physics with Electronics

• Statistics

7. Faculty of Management Sciences

• Accounting — Produces Chartered Accountants (ICAN) regularly.

• Banking and Finance

• Business Administration

• Economics

• Marketing

8. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

• Arabic — A Center of Excellence at Al-Hikmah.

• English Language

• History and International Studies

• Islamic Studies

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

• Political Science and Conflict Resolution — Combines politics with peace studies.

• Public Administration

• Sociology

9. Faculty of Education

Al-Hikmah trains teachers who are grounded in both content and morality.

• Library and Information Science

• Educational Management

• Guidance and Counseling

• Education and Arabic

• Education and Biology

• Education and Chemistry

• Education and Computer Science

• Education and Economics

• Education and English Language

• Education and Islamic Studies

• Education and Political Science

• Business Education

• Educational Technology

10. Faculty of Agriculture

• Agriculture (with options in):

  • Agricultural Economics

  • Animal Science

  • Crop Production

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into Al-Hikmah University, you need to understand their “Faith-Based” rules:

1. The Dress Code Policy

• Al-Hikmah is strict.

• Females: You are expected to dress modestly. While Hijab is not compulsory for Christians, decent dressing (covering the body properly) is non-negotiable. For Muslims, the Hijab is part of the code.

• Males: No crazy jeans, hairstyles, or jewelry. You must look corporate and responsible.

2. The “Campus Shuffle.”

• Adewole Campus: Houses the Administration and some Management/Humanities courses.

• Atere Campus: This is the massive permanent site where Health Sciences, Law, and Science students usually reside. It is a fully residential environment.

• Igbaja Campus: Often houses the Agriculture and some Education students.

3. JUPEB & Remedial

• Al-Hikmah has a very robust Centre for JUPEB Studies. If you scored below 140 in JAMB, you can enroll in their JUPEB programme (A-Level). If you pass, you gain admission directly into the 200 Level without writing JAMB again.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Al-Hikmah University expensive? It is a private university, so it is fee-paying.

• Medicine: ~₦3.5 Million.

• Nursing/Law: ~₦1.3 Million – ₦1.5 Million.

• Arts/Education: These are much cheaper, often between ₦200,000 and ₦400,000. (Always confirm the latest schedule on the portal.

Do I have to be a Muslim to attend? No. Al-Hikmah admits Christians and students of other faiths. However, you must be willing to respect the Islamic ethos of the university (no alcohol, no pork, modest dressing).

Is the campus safe? Yes. Ilorin is generally one of the most peaceful cities in Nigeria. The university campuses are walled and have internal security. The Atere Campus is a distance from the town center, making it a secluded and safe academic fortress.