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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has given the green light to the University of Jos to launch 18 new full-time academic programmes. According to Abdullahi Abdullahi, Senior Deputy Registrar of the university, the programmes are set to commence in the 2025/2026 academic session.
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“The new academic programmes encompass a diverse range of disciplines, including (link unavailable) Data Science, (link unavailable) Cyber Security, (link unavailable) Software Engineering, (link unavailable) Information Systems, and (link unavailable) Information Technology,” Abdullahi stated. Other approved programmes include B.RAD. Radiography, D.P.T. Physiotherapy, (link unavailable) Entrepreneurship, (link unavailable) Public Administration, (link unavailable) Forensic Science, (link unavailable) Pharmacology, and (link unavailable) Social Work.
The NUC’s approval followed a comprehensive Resource Verification visit, which assessed the university’s human and material resources to ensure quality education in the new fields. Abdullahi noted that the programmes are currently approved for full-time undergraduate delivery only, with potential for future expansion into postgraduate offerings.
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“This approval represents a milestone in the University’s commitment to excellence and preparing students to meet the challenges of contemporary times with much-needed skills and knowledge,” Abdullahi concluded. The development marks a significant expansion of the university’s academic offerings, aimed at enhancing educational opportunities and addressing the evolving needs of students and the wider community.
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