Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University widely known as UMYU is a state-owned public university located along Dutsin-ma Road in Katsina, the capital of Katsina State, North-West Nigeria. Founded in 2006 as Katsina State University, it was renamed on 8th April 2009 by the Katsina State House of Assembly in honour of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua — the former Executive Governor of Katsina State who championed its establishment and who later became the 13th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. UMYU is fully accredited and recognised by the National Universities Commission (NUC), and currently houses 51 undergraduate and 52 postgraduate programmes across eight faculties and a College of Health Sciences. The university’s motto is To Learn and to Serve, and its mission is to produce well-grounded, sound, God-fearing, and entrepreneurially-minded graduates. The current Vice-Chancellor is Professor Shehu Salisu Muhammad.
History of the Institution
The establishment of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University is deeply rooted in the vision of Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, who, as the Executive Governor of Katsina State, initiated the process of creating a state university to promote socio-economic, technological, and political development through the production of highly skilled human resources using both conventional face-to-face and distance learning approaches.
The law establishing the institution as Katsina State University was passed by the Katsina State House of Assembly on 5th September 2006. Academic activities commenced in January 2007 with three pioneer faculties — Education, Humanities, and Natural and Applied Sciences — and 16 undergraduate programmes. The institution was renamed Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University on 8th April 2009 to honour its visionary founder, who had since become President of Nigeria and passed away on 5th May 2010 while still in office.
The university’s growth has been guided by a carefully phased development plan. Its first 25 years of existence have been divided into four phases — three phases of five years each, followed by a ten-year phase. In each phase, new faculties, departments, and academic programmes are added, with the university ultimately targeting 13 faculties, 76 departments, and 236 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. In line with this plan, faculties including Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Law, Agriculture, and Earth and Environmental Sciences have been established, in addition to a College of Health Sciences. The NUC has also approved 14 new programmes for the university, including Forestry and Wildlife Management, Agricultural Science, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Integrated Science Education, Computer Science Education, Early Childhood Education, and Special Education.
The university publishes academic research through its journal Scientifica, accessible at publications.umyu.edu.ng. UMYU also operates a School of Continuing Education for part-time and professional development programmes, and maintains a central laboratory supporting research activities. The Tertiary Institutions Social Health Insurance Programme (TISHIP) is available to all students.
Location
Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University (UMYU) P.M.B. 2218, Dutsin-ma Road Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria
Phone: 08067860661
List of Courses Offered by Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University (UMYU)
UMYU currently offers 51 undergraduate and 52 postgraduate programmes across eight faculties and a College of Health Sciences. NUC has also recently approved 14 additional new programmes.
Faculty of Education
- Education and Arabic
- Education and Biology
- Education and Chemistry
- Education and Christian Religious Knowledge
- Education and Economics
- Education and English Language
- Education and Geography
- Education and Hausa
- Education and History
- Education and Islamic Studies
- Education and Mathematics
- Education and Physics
- Library and Information Science
Newly approved education programmes:
- Integrated Science Education
- Business Studies Education
- Primary Education Studies
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Education
- Computer Science Education
Faculty of Humanities
- Arabic Language
- Christian Religious Knowledge
- English Language
- French
- Hausa Language
- History
- Islamic Studies
Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Industrial Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Statistics
Faculty of Social Sciences
- Economics
- Geography
- Political Science
- Sociology
Faculty of Management Sciences
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Development Studies
- Public Administration
Faculty of Law
- Law (LL.B.)
Faculty of Agriculture
- Agricultural Science (B.Agric)
- Fisheries and Aquaculture (B.Sc.)
- Forestry and Wildlife Management (B. Forestry)
Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Earth and Environmental Sciences related programmes
College of Health Sciences Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for the full list of Health Sciences programmes.
School of Continuing Education
- Part-time undergraduate and professional development programmes
For the complete and most up-to-date list of courses and postgraduate programmes, please visit umyu.edu.ng or see the latest news below.
Admission Requirements
UTME (Undergraduate) Admission
- A minimum of five (5) O’Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings in WAEC, NECO, GCE O’Level, or NABTEB.
- A valid JAMB UTME score meeting the minimum departmental cut-off mark is required. Candidates must select Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University as their institution of first choice on JAMB.
- All eligible candidates must register and participate in the Post-UTME screening exercise.
- Credit pass in English Language is required for all programmes. Credit pass in Mathematics is required for all science-based and selected arts-based programmes.
Direct Entry Admission
- Candidates with relevant A’Level passes, ND (Upper Credit), HND, NCE, or equivalent qualifications may apply for Direct Entry into 200 Level.
- Five (5) O’Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings are required in addition to the Direct Entry qualification.
Postgraduate Admission
- A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from an NUC-accredited university.
- NYSC Discharge or Exemption certificate.
- Relevant departmental requirements and references apply.
Apply for Undergraduate Admission: collegeportal.umyu.edu.ng/ug/applicant/index
Apply for Postgraduate Admission: collegeportal.umyu.edu.ng/pg/applicant/index
Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for the most current admission requirements and deadlines.
School Fees
UMYU is widely regarded as one of the most affordable state universities in Nigeria. The last known school fees for UMYU for the 2024/2025 academic session are between ₦60,000 and ₦70,000 per session for most undergraduate programmes, with slight variation by faculty and student status.
Total estimated cost for fresh (new) students including fees and levies:
- Indigenes: approximately ₦90,000 — ₦130,000 per session (including acceptance fee)
- Non-Indigenes: approximately ₦100,000 — ₦140,000 per session (including acceptance fee)
Key fee components include:
- Acceptance fee (freshers only, non-refundable): ₦10,300 — ₦35,000 depending on the session
- Tuition fee: ₦60,000 — ₦70,000 per session
- Hostel accommodation (optional): ₦20,000 — ₦30,000 per session
- Other levies (library, ICT, sports, TISHIP medical): ₦5,000 — ₦15,000
School fees are paid via Remita, using a generated Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) code, payable at designated banks nationwide or online. Indigenes may also access Katsina State Government scholarship programmes.
Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for the most current and officially confirmed school fees schedule, as fees are subject to review each academic session.
Cut-off Mark
The last known JAMB cut-off mark for Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University ranges from 150 to 220 depending on the course of study. Sources indicate a general minimum of 150 for most programmes, while highly competitive courses including Law, Health Sciences, and certain Science programmes may require scores of 200 — 220. Earlier sessions had a minimum of 130 — 140 for some programmes.
Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for the most current and officially confirmed departmental cut-off marks.
Post-UTME / Screening Information
Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University conducts a Post-UTME aptitude screening test for all eligible JAMB candidates. Candidates must have met the minimum JAMB cut-off mark and selected UMYU as their first choice institution to be eligible. Post-UTME registration and screening details are published on the official website and the college portal.
Apply / Post-UTME Registration: collegeportal.umyu.edu.ng/ug/applicant/index
Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for the most current Post-UTME dates, screening fees, and requirements.
Hostel / Accommodation
Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University provides on-campus hostel accommodation for students. The last known hostel accommodation fee is approximately ₦20,000 — ₦30,000 per academic session. Accommodation is optional and allocated on an availability basis.
Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for the most current hostel fees and accommodation application procedures.
Notable Alumni
Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, founded in 2006 with academic activities commencing in 2007, is a relatively young institution. No widely documented notable alumni are currently recorded in major public sources. Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for information on distinguished graduates.
Official Website and Portal Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | umyu.edu.ng |
| College Portal (Main) | collegeportal.umyu.edu.ng |
| Undergraduate Application | collegeportal.umyu.edu.ng/ug/applicant/index |
| Postgraduate Application | collegeportal.umyu.edu.ng/pg/applicant/index |
| Part-Time Portal | umyu.edu.ng/school-of-continuing-education |
| Research Journal (Scientifica) | publications.umyu.edu.ng/scientifica |
| Programmes Page | umyu.edu.ng/programmes |
| Faculties Page | umyu.edu.ng/faculties |
Contact Information
Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University (UMYU) P.M.B. 2218, Dutsin-ma Road Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria
Phone: 08067860661 Website: umyu.edu.ng
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where is Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University located? UMYU is located along Dutsin-ma Road in Katsina, the capital of Katsina State, North-West Nigeria. The address is P.M.B. 2218, Dutsin-ma Road, Katsina.
When was UMYU established? The university was established in 2006 as Katsina State University, with academic activities commencing in January 2007. It was renamed Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University on 8th April 2009.
Who is Umaru Musa Yar’Adua? Umaru Musa Yar’Adua was the Executive Governor of Katsina State who founded the university, and later served as the 13th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He passed away on 5th May 2010 while in office. The university was renamed in his honour.
What programmes does UMYU offer? UMYU currently offers 51 undergraduate and 52 postgraduate (PGD, M.Sc., M.A., MBA, Ph.D.) programmes across eight faculties — Education, Humanities, Natural and Applied Sciences, Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Law, Agriculture, and Earth and Environmental Sciences — plus a College of Health Sciences and School of Continuing Education.
What is the JAMB cut-off mark for UMYU? The last known cut-off mark ranges from 150 to 220 depending on the course. Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for the current and officially confirmed departmental cut-off marks.
Does UMYU accept second-choice JAMB candidates? No. Candidates must have selected UMYU as their first choice institution on JAMB to be eligible for Post-UTME screening.
How much are UMYU school fees? The last known tuition fee is approximately ₦60,000 — ₦70,000 per session. Total estimated cost for fresh students including acceptance fee and levies is approximately ₦90,000 — ₦140,000 depending on indigene status. UMYU is one of the most affordable universities in Nigeria. Please see the latest news below for current fees.
Does UMYU conduct Post-UTME? Yes. All eligible JAMB candidates must sit for UMYU’s Post-UTME aptitude test. Register via collegeportal.umyu.edu.ng/ug/applicant/index.
Does UMYU offer postgraduate programmes? Yes. UMYU currently offers 52 postgraduate programmes including PGD, M.Sc., M.A., MBA, and Ph.D. Apply via collegeportal.umyu.edu.ng/pg/applicant/index.
Does UMYU have hostel accommodation? Yes. On-campus hostel accommodation is available. The last known hostel fee is approximately ₦20,000 — ₦30,000 per session. Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for current fees and availability.
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