Official List of Courses Offered in Bayero University Kano (BUK) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Bayero University Kano (BUK): Are you hoping to secure admission into the prestigious Bayero University, Kano (BUK)? If you are eyeing the “University of the People” for the 2026/2027 academic session, you are making a fantastic choice. BUK is not just one of the oldest universities in Northern Nigeria; it is a massive academic hub that blends deep-rooted tradition with modern innovation.

However, BUK is huge. It has moved beyond the traditional courses it was known for (like History and Hausa) and has expanded into high-tech fields like Cyber Security, Forensic Science, and Automotive Engineering.

1. College of Health Sciences

This is the most competitive zone in the university. If you want to study here, you need high JAMB scores (usually 220+).

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

• Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS)

• Nursing Science

• Physiotherapy

• Radiography

• Doctor of Optometry

Faculty of Clinical Sciences

• Medicine & Surgery (MBBS)

Faculty of Dentistry

• Dentistry / Dental Surgery

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

• Human Anatomy

• Human Physiology

• Nutrition & Dietetics

• Biochemistry (often housed here or in Life Sciences)

2. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Pharmacy (Pharm.D – Doctor of Pharmacy)

3. Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology

BUK has become a tech hub in the North. These courses are hot right now.

• Computer Science

• Cyber Security

• Information Technology

• Software Engineering

4. Faculty of Engineering

Located at the “New Site,” this faculty boasts state-of-the-art workshops.

• Agricultural Engineering

• Automotive Engineering (One of the few in Nigeria)

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Mechatronics Engineering

• Petroleum Engineering

• Telecommunication Engineering

5. Faculty of Communication

If you are a talker, writer, or creative, this is your faculty.

• Mass Communication

• Information & Media Studies

• Theatre & Performing Arts

6. Faculty of Law

• Common & Islamic Law (LL.B)

7. Faculty of Management Sciences

• Accounting

• Banking & Finance

• Business Administration

• Entrepreneurship

• Public Administration

• Taxation (A newly introduced course)

8. Faculty of Earth & Environmental Sciences

• Architecture

• Environmental Management

• Estate Management

• Geography

• Geology

• Meteorology

• Quantity Surveying

• Urban & Regional Planning

9. Faculty of Arts & Islamic Studies

This is the soul of BUK, reflecting its location in the historic city of Kano.

• Arabic Studies

• English Language

• French

• Hausa

• History

• Islamic Studies

• Linguistics

10. Faculty of Social Sciences

• Criminology

• Economics

• International Relations

• Political Science

• Sociology

11. Faculty of Agriculture

• Agriculture (General)

• Agricultural Economics & Extension

• Agronomy

• Animal Science

• Crop Protection

• Fisheries & Aquaculture

• Food Science & Technology

• Forestry & Wildlife Management

• Soil Science

12. Faculty of Education

BUK is a giant in teacher training. Almost every course in Arts and Science can be studied as an “Education” course (e.g., B.Sc. Ed. Biology).

• Adult Education

• Library & Information Science

• Physical & Health Education

• Special Education

• Science & Technical Education

• Plus Education combined with: Arabic, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Geography, Hausa, History, Islamic Studies, Mathematics, Physics.

13. Faculty of Science (Life & Physical)

• Applied Biology

• Biology

• Botany

• Chemistry

• Electronics

• Industrial Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Microbiology

• Physics

• Statistics

• Zoology

• Forensic Science (New and highly sought after)

14. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

• Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Important Things to Note for 2026/2027 Admission

1. The “Cut-Off” Mark Reality. While the official JAMB cut-off for BUK is often set around 160 or 180, this is just the minimum to buy the Post-UTME form.

• For Medicine/Nursing/Pharmacy: You are advised to score 230+ to stand a realistic chance.

• For Engineering/Law: Aim for 200+.

2. Catchment Area BUK is a Federal University, but it gives preference to candidates from its catchment area (mostly North-West states). If you are from outside this zone, you are admitted on “Merit,” meaning your score needs to be higher than the average applicant.

3. Direct Entry (DE) BUK accepts IJMB, NCE, and ND results for Direct Entry into 200 Level. However, for courses like Medicine and Nursing, admission via DE is extremely competitive and slots are few.

4. Wrong Subject Combination = No Admission. This is the biggest trap. You cannot study Mass Communication without Literature in English. You cannot study Computer Science without Physics. Always verify your subject combo using the JAMB brochure before applying.

If you have any questions or concerns, you are also welcome to leave a comment below, and we will respond accordingly.