Official List of Courses Offered in Sa’adu Zungur University (formerly BASUG) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Sa’adu Zungur University (formerly BASUG): Are you planning to study in the pride of Bauchi State? If you have chosen Bauchi State University, you need to be aware of a major identity change. The institution has been officially renamed Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU).

While many students still call it BASUG, the official documents and JAMB portal now reflect the new name. This university is unique because it operates a Multi-Campus System. This means your location depends entirely on the course you study. You could be in the capital city (Bauchi) or the main campus in Gadau.

NOTE: Before you browse the list, here are three critical updates that could save you from stress:

1. Agric Faculty Moved: The Jama’are Campus (which formerly housed the Faculty of Agriculture) has been taken over by the Federal College of Education. Consequently, the Faculty of Agriculture has moved to the Main Campus in Gadau.

2. No MBBS: Despite rumors, SAZU does NOT offer Medicine and Surgery. They offer Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Public Health, but not the professional MBBS degree for training medical doctors.

3. Law is in Misau: If you are applying for Law, you will not be in the main campus (Gadau) or the city (Yuli). You will be at the specialized Misau Campus.

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

1. Faculty of Law (Misau Campus)

This faculty is located in Misau town.

• Civil Law

• Islamic Law — Note: The faculty combines Common and Islamic Law.

2. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences (Gadau Campus)

• Human Anatomy

• Human Physiology

• Nursing Science — Recently introduced. Ensure you check the current accreditation status on the portal.

• Public Health — One of the most popular courses.

• Pharmacology

3. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Gadau Campus)

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) — Now a professional 6-year degree.

4. Faculty of Social and Management Sciences (Yuli Campus – Bauchi)

This is the only faculty located in Bauchi City (Yuli Campus).

• Accounting

• Business Administration

• Economics

• Political Science

• Public Administration

• Sociology

5. Faculty of Science (Gadau Campus)

• Biochemistry

• Botany

• Chemistry

• Computer Science — The tech hub of the university.

• Mathematics

• Microbiology — Very competitive.

• Physics

• Science Laboratory Technology (SLT)

• Statistics

• Zoology

6. Faculty of Arts (Gadau Campus)

• Arabic Studies

• English Language

• Hausa

• History and Diplomatic Studies

• Islamic Studies

• Linguistics

7. Faculty of Education (Gadau Campus)

• 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 Mathematics

• Education and Physics

• Library and Information Science

8. Faculty of Agriculture (Gadau Campus)

Formerly at Jama’are, now at Main Campus.

• Agricultural Economics and Extension

• Animal Science

• Crop Production

• Soil Science

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into Sa’adu Zungur University, you need to understand their “Campus” and “Cut-Off” logic:

1. Know Your Campus

• Gadau (Main Campus): Houses Science, Arts, Education, Basic Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, and Agriculture.

• Yuli (Bauchi Campus): Houses Social and Management Sciences (Accounting, Pol Science, etc.).

• Misau Campus: Houses Law.

• Tip: If you apply for Accounting, do not go to Gadau for screening; your faculty is in Bauchi City!

2. The Cut-Off Mark

• General Cut-Off: SAZU is very student-friendly. The cut-off is typically 140.

• Competitive Courses: For Law, Doctor of Pharmacy, and Nursing, you should aim for 190 – 200+ to be on the safe side, as these have limited quotas.

3. Catchment Area

• As a state university, priority is given to indigenes of Bauchi State. However, candidates from neighboring North-Eastern states (Gombe, Yobe, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba) also stand a very good chance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does BASUG offer Medicine and Surgery? No. They do not offer MBBS. If you want to become a Medical Doctor, try ATBU (Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University) nearby.

Is Nursing Science accredited? The university has listed Nursing Science on its portal under the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences. However, since it is a new course, always confirm the current accreditation status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or the school admission unit before applying.

What happened to the Jama’are Campus? The Jama’are campus facilities were handed over to the new Federal College of Education, Jama’are. All BASUG agricultural courses have been relocated to the Main Campus in Gadau.