Official List of Courses Offered in Federal University Kashere (FUKASHERE) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Federal University Kashere (FUKASHERE): Are you planning to study at the Federal University Kashere (FUKASHERE) in Gombe State? If you have chosen this institution for the 2026/2027 academic session, you are making a smart move. FUKASHERE is one of the fastest-growing federal universities in the North-East, known for its rapid academic calendar and stable environment.

ADMISSION UPDATE 2026/2027: FUKASHERE has recently expanded its academic horizon.

• Medical Courses are Live: The university has secured accreditation for Medicine & Surgery (MBBS), Nursing Science, and Dental Surgery. You no longer need to travel far to study these professional health courses.

• No Engineering Yet: Many students mistakenly apply for “Civil Engineering” or “Mechanical Engineering.” Please note that as of the 2026/2027 session, FUKASHERE does NOT yet have a Faculty of Engineering.

• No Law Faculty: Similarly, the university does not yet offer Law.

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

1. College of Medical Sciences (New & Competitive)

This is the newest addition to the university. Admission here is extremely competitive, and you should aim for a JAMB score of 230-250+.

• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — Hot Cake

• Dental Surgery

• Nursing Science

• Human Anatomy

• Human Physiology

• Occupational Therapy

• Pharmacology

2. Faculty of Agriculture

FUKASHERE has a very strong agricultural background with well-equipped research farms.

• Agricultural Economics & Extension

• Agronomy

• Animal Science

• Soil Science

• Agriculture (General)

3. Faculty of Management Sciences

If you want to build a career in business or public service, this faculty offers fully accredited courses.

• Accounting

• Business Administration

• Entrepreneurship

• Marketing

• Procurement Management — A unique course with high employability in government sectors.

• Public Administration

4. Faculty of Social Sciences

This faculty houses some of the most popular courses in the university.

• Criminology and Security Studies — Highly sought after.

• Economics and Development Studies

• Geography

• International Relations

• Mass Communication

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Sociology

5. Faculty of Humanities

• Arabic Studies

• Christian Religious Studies (CRS)

• English Language

• Hausa

• History and Diplomatic Studies

• Islamic Studies

• Theatre Arts (Check portal for current status)

6. Faculty of Science

The bedrock of research at the university. Note that Computer Science here is very competitive.

• Applied Geophysics

• Biochemistry

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Computer Science

• Mathematics

• Microbiology

• Physics

• Plant Science

• Statistics

• Zoology

7. Faculty of Education

FUKASHERE is a major hub for teacher training. You can study almost any science or arts subject combined with Education here.

• Agricultural Science Education

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

• Educational Administration & Planning

• Guidance and Counseling

• Library and Information Science

• Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Integrated Science, Mathematics, Physics)

Important Admission Requirements for 2026/2027

To secure admission into Federal University Kashere, you must meet these specific criteria:

1. JAMB Cut-Off Mark

• General Cut-Off: FUKASHERE usually sets a minimum cut-off of 150 for most courses.

• Competitive Courses:

  • Medicine/Nursing: You need 240+.

  • Criminology/Computer Science: Aim for 180 – 200+.

  • Management Sciences: 160 – 170+ is safe.

2. O-Level Combinations

• Compulsory: You need 5 Credit passes in WAEC/NECO/NABTEB, including English Language and Mathematics.

• Science/Medical Students: You must have credits in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

• Social Science Students: You typically need Economics and Government/History.

3. Post-UTME Screening FUKASHERE typically conducts an Online Screening (Point-Based System). This means they do not usually set a physical exam. Instead, they calculate your aggregate score based on your JAMB score and your O-Level grades.

• Tip: Upload your O’Level results to the JAMB CAPS portal immediately after release. Candidates with “Awaiting Result” are often bypassed during the first admission list.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does FUKASHERE offer a pharmacy? No. While they have a Department of Pharmacology (which is a science course), they do not yet provide a professional Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) degree.

Does FUKASHERE offer Civil or Mechanical Engineering? No. As of the 2026/2027 session, the university has not established a Faculty of Engineering.

Is Medicine Accredited at Federal University Kashere? Yes. The MBBS program has received NUC approval and accreditation to run as a full-time program.