Official List of Courses Offered in Yobe State University (YSU) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Yobe State University (YSU): Are you planning to study at the “Pride of the Sahel”? If you have chosen Yobe State University (YSU), Damaturu, for the 2026/2027 academic session, you are targeting one of the fastest-growing state universities in Northern Nigeria.

YSU is famous for its massive infrastructural transformation and incredibly subsidized school fees (making it one of the most affordable universities in Nigeria). However, because it is a younger university compared to heavyweights like UNIMAID or ABU, many candidates are often confused about which courses are actually accredited.

NOTE: Before you browse the list, you must be aware of the “Medical” reality at YSU to avoid old rumors:

1. MBBS is FULLY Accredited: Ignore old news from 2023 about a ban. The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has restored full accreditation to YSU’s Medicine and Surgery programme. The College of Medical Sciences is now fully operational and admitting students.

2. Nursing is Active: The Department of Nursing Science is active and listed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). It is one of the most competitive courses right now.

3. Law is Operational: The Faculty of Law is fully established, offering Public and Private Law degrees (LL.B).

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

1. College of Medical Sciences

This is the most prestigious college in the university. Admission is strictly by merit.

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

• Human Anatomy

• Human Physiology

• Biochemistry

• Physiotherapy (Check portal for current availability)

2. Faculty of Law

• Civil Law / Public and Private Law (LL.B) — YSU Law prepares students for the Nigerian Law School with a robust curriculum.

• Islamic Law / Sharia Law

3. Faculty of Science

• Biological Sciences

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Computer Science — The “Tech” hub of the school. Very high demand.

• Geology — Highly relevant due to the mineral resources in the North-East.

• Mathematics

• Microbiology

• Physics

• Statistics

4. Faculty of Social and Management Sciences

• Accountancy — Very competitive.

• Business Administration

• Economics

• Geography

• Political Science

• Public Administration

• Sociology and Anthropology

5. Faculty of Arts and Education

• Arabic Studies

• Education and Arabic

• Education and Biology

• Education and Chemistry

• Education and Economics

• Education and English Language

• Education and Geography

• Education and Hausa

• Education and History

• Education and Islamic Studies

• Education and Physics

• English Language

• Hausa

• History

• Islamic Studies

• Linguistics

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into YSU Damaturu, you need to understand their “Local” policy:

1. The Catchment Advantage

• YSU is a state-owned university created to serve the people of Yobe State.

• Yobe Indigenes: You get massive preference. If you are from Yobe, scoring 150 is often enough for most Art/Science courses.

• Non-Indigenes: You are welcome (especially from Borno, Jigawa, and Gombe), but you must score higher to compete on the Merit list.

2. The Cut-Off Mark Reality

• General Cut-Off: YSU typically sets a very friendly cut-off of 140 or 150.

• The “Medical” Exception: Do not assume 150 will get you into Medicine or Law. For these professional courses, you need to score 200 – 230+ to be safe.

3. Direct Entry (DE)

• YSU accepts IJMB and National Diploma (ND).

• They are particularly friendly to candidates from the Federal Polytechnic Damaturu and the College of Education Gashua.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Are YSU School Fees expensive? No. YSU is arguably one of the cheapest universities in Nigeria. For indigenes, fees are heavily subsidized by the state government. Even for non-indigenes, it is very affordable compared to Southern state universities.

Does YSU offer Pharmacy? No. As of the 2026/2027 session, YSU does not offer Pharmacy.

Is the Campus safe? Damaturu has seen significant peace in recent years. The university campus is fenced, secured, and academic activities have been running without interruption.