Official List of Courses Offered in Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH): Are you planning to study at the “Tech Hub of Kogi”? If you have chosen Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, for the 2026/2027 academic session, you are targeting one of the fastest-growing state universities in North-Central Nigeria.

CUSTECH was established to focus purely on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). However, the university has recently expanded its mandate.

NOTE: Before you browse the list, you must be aware of the massive accreditation victory CUSTECH recently recorded. If you checked this list two years ago, it is now outdated.

1. Medicine is LIVE: The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) for CUSTECH. You can now become a medical doctor here.

2. Law is Active: Surprisingly for a “Science & Tech” university, CUSTECH has received approval for Law (LL.B).

3. New Health Courses: The university now offers Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, and Radiography. These are the “Hot Cake” courses right now.

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

1. College of Medical Sciences (New & Hot)

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

• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — The flagship course.

• Anatomy

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

• Nursing Science (B.NSc) — Extremely competitive.

• Physiology

• Physiotherapy — One of the few universities in the North-Central offering this.

• Radiography

2. Faculty of Computing and Informatics

CUSTECH is designed to be a technology giant, so this faculty is well-funded.

• Computer Science — The most popular course in this faculty.

• Cyber Security — Very high demand due to global trends.

• Information Technology

• Library and Information Science

• Software Engineering — Focuses on coding and app development.

3. Faculty of Engineering

• Agricultural Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Marine Engineering — A rare and specialized course.

• Materials and Metallurgical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Mechatronics Engineering — Robotics and Automation.

• Mining Engineering — Highly relevant due to Kogi State’s mineral resources (Ajaokuta).

• Petroleum and Gas Engineering

4. Faculty of Environmental Sciences

• Architecture — Requires a portfolio or creative aptitude.

• Building

• Geography

• Surveying and Geo-informatics

• Urban and Regional Planning

5. Faculty of Science

• Applied Geophysics

• Biochemistry

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Geology

• Mathematics

• Microbiology — Very competitive.

• Physics

• Statistics

6. Faculty of Management and Social Sciences

• Accounting — Very high demand.

• Actuarial Science

• Business Administration

• Economics

• Human Resource Management

• Transport and Logistics Management — Unique to CUSTECH.

7. Faculty of Science and Technology Education

CUSTECH trains teachers with a specific focus on STEM subjects.

• Biology Education

• Chemistry Education

• Computer Science Education

• Geography Education

• Mathematics Education

• Physics Education

• Technology / Technical Education

8. Faculty of Agriculture

• Agriculture (with options in Animal Science, Crop Science, etc.)

9. Faculty of Law

• Law (LL.B) — Approved by the NUC.

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into CUSTECH Osara, you need to understand their admission policy:

1. The Cut-Off Mark

• General Cut-Off: CUSTECH generally sets a minimum cut-off of 150 or 160.

• Departmental Targets:

  • Medicine (MBBS): You need 230 – 240+.

  • Nursing / Med Lab / Law: Aim for 200 – 220.

  • Engineering / Cyber Security: Aim for 180+.

2. O-Level Requirements

• Compulsory: You must have Credits in English Language and Mathematics for every course (including Law and Management).

• Science Courses: You need Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

• Computing: You need Physics.

3. Change of Institution

• Many students forget that CUSTECH is in Osara, not Lokoja (the capital). It is a serene environment perfect for learning, but ensure you are ready for campus life away from the main city hustle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is CUSTECH a Private University? No. CUSTECH is a State Government University owned by the Kogi State Government. It is not a private university.

Does CUSTECH offer Pharmacy? As of the 2026/2027 session, CUSTECH offers Pharmacology (often under Basic Medical Sciences) or similar, but a professional Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) is not yet widely listed as fully operational compared to Medicine. Stick to Medicine or Nursing if you want clinical courses for now, or check the portal for late additions.

Is Nursing Science accredited? Yes. The NUC has approved Nursing Science for CUSTECH.