The Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUSOK) is a federal university established in 1975 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. It was originally known as the University of Sokoto before being renamed in honour of the great Islamic scholar Usman Dan Fodio.

The university was established to promote higher education in northern Nigeria, particularly in agriculture, sciences, arts, and Islamic studies. Over the years, UDUSOK has grown into one of the leading universities in Nigeria, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across multiple disciplines.

Location

Usmanu Danfodiyo University
Sokoto
Sokoto State
Nigeria

Faculties / Colleges / Schools

The university has several faculties including:

• Faculty of Agriculture

• Faculty of Arts

• Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies

• Faculty of Education and Extension Services

• Faculty of Engineering and Environmental Design

• Faculty of Law

• Faculty of Management Sciences

• Faculty of Chemical and Life Sciences

• Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Faculty of Physical and Computing Sciences

• Faculty of Social Sciences

• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

• Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

• Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

• Faculty of Clinical Sciences

• Faculty of Dental Sciences

List of Courses Offered by Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUSOK)

Courses are offered across faculties and include:

• Accounting

• Adult Education

• Agricultural Economics and Extension

• Agriculture

• Agronomy

• Animal Science

• Applied Chemistry

• Arabic Studies

• Biochemistry

• Biology

• Business Administration

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Science

• Dentistry

• Economics

• Education and Biology

• Electrical Engineering

• English Language

• Geography

• Geology

• History and International Studies

• Islamic Studies

• Law

• Linguistics

• Mass Communication

• Mathematics

• Mechanical Engineering

• Medicine and Surgery

• Microbiology

• Nursing Science

• Pharmacy

• Physics

• Political Science

• Public Administration

• Sociology

• Statistics

• Veterinary Medicine

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Admission

• Candidates must sit for the UTME conducted by JAMB.

• Applicants must have at least five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.

• Candidates must select UDUSOK as their preferred institution or apply for a change of institution.

• Applicants must participate in the Post-UTME screening exercise.

Admission Portal
https://admissions.udusok.edu.ng/checkadmissions.php

Direct Entry Admission

Candidates with qualifications such as ND, HND, NCE, IJMB, or equivalent can apply through the JAMB Direct Entry process.

Postgraduate Admission

The university offers postgraduate programmes including PGD, Master’s, and PhD programmes.

Postgraduate Portal
https://www.udusok.edu.ng/postgraduate-studies/

School Fees

The last known school fees for undergraduate students vary by faculty:

• Arts: approximately ₦41,700

• Education: approximately ₦43,200

• Social Sciences: approximately ₦45,500

• Sciences: approximately ₦55,200

• Engineering: approximately ₦60,700

• Medicine: approximately ₦65,700

Returning students pay between ₦36,400 – ₦46,000 per session depending on level.

Please check School Website or Latest News Below for updated info.

Cut-off Mark

The last known minimum JAMB cut-off mark is around 140 – 160, depending on the academic session.

Competitive courses such as Medicine, Nursing, and Engineering require significantly higher scores (200 and above).

Please check School Website or Latest News Below for updated info.

Academic Calendar

UDUS Academic Calendar 2026/2027

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has released the approved undergraduate academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session. The calendar outlines the dates for registration, lectures, examinations, semester breaks and other academic activities for both semesters.

Confirmation of admission and registration for new students will run from Monday, 12 October to Saturday, 7 November 2026, while returning students will register from Monday, 26 October to Saturday, 7 November 2026. Lectures for the first semester will begin on 9 November 2026, with a mid-semester break scheduled for 21–26 December 2026.

Activity	Date
New students’ admission confirmation/registration	12 October–7 November 2026
Returning students’ registration	26 October–7 November 2026
First-semester lectures begin	9 November 2026
Mid-semester break	21–26 December 2026
First-semester lectures continue	28 December 2026–13 February 2027
First-semester examinations	15 February–20 March 2027
First-semester marking/moderation	22 March–10 April 2027
Second-semester lectures begin	12 April 2027
Mid-semester break	31 May–5 June 2027
Second-semester lectures continue	7 June–17 July 2027
Second-semester examinations	19 July–14 August 2027
End-of-session marking/moderation/Senate consideration	16 August–18 September 2027
2027/2028 academic session begins	20 September 2027

The university’s approved calendar also includes public holidays such as Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Workers’ Day, Democracy Day and National Day. The dates for Id-el-Fitr, Id-el-Kabir and Id-el-Maulud are provisional and will be subject to official confirmation based on moon sighting.

Students are advised to take note of the approved dates and plan their academic activities accordingly throughout the 2026/2027 session.

Notice Board

UDUSOK Warns Against Fake Accounts Impersonating Vice-Chancellor

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUSOK), has warned members of the public against fake social media accounts impersonating its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bashir Garba. The university said the accounts, particularly those operating on LinkedIn and Facebook, are being used to contact individuals with false promises of employment, contracts and other opportunities.

The university has disowned the accounts and their operators, stressing that neither its management nor the Vice-Chancellor will demand payment as a condition for employment, admission or contract awards. It also stated that no staff member or agent is authorised to collect such payments on the university’s behalf.

UDUSOK explained that its recruitment and procurement processes are open to interested and qualified individuals and organisations in line with the Public Procurement Act, 2007, as amended. Members of the public have been advised to communicate with the institution only through verified official channels and not to assume that an account is genuine simply because it displays the Vice-Chancellor’s name or photograph.

The university further warned that it would not accept liability for transactions not covered by a duly executed agreement between the institution and the individual, group or organisation involved. It said it is working with security and anti-corruption agencies to identify and apprehend those responsible for operating the fraudulent accounts.

Notable Alumni

Notable alumni of UDUSOK include:

• Tajudeen Abbas – Nigerian politician and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
• Mohammed Umar Bago – Nigerian politician and Governor of Niger State.
• Ahmad Aliyu – Nigerian politician and Governor of Sokoto State.
• Atiku Bagudu – Nigerian politician and Governor of Kebbi State.
• Aminu Tambuwal – Nigerian lawyer and politician; former Speaker of the House of Representatives and former Governor of Sokoto State.
• Abubakar Malami – Nigerian lawyer and former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
• Abdulrasheed Bawa – Nigerian economist and former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
• Nasir Idris – Nigerian politician and Governor of Kebbi State.
• Mahmood Yakubu – Nigerian academic and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
• Abba Sayyadi Ruma – Nigerian politician and former Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources.
• Aminu Abdullahi Shagali – Nigerian politician and former Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly.
• Abdulmumini Kabir Usman – Emir of Katsina.
• Isatou Touray – Gambian politician, activist and former government minister.
• Mohammed Hassan Abdullahi – Nigerian lawyer, politician and former Minister of State for Science and Technology.
• Adamu Baba-Kutigi – Nigerian physicist and academic.

Official Website/Login Portal Links

Official Website
https://www.udusok.edu.ng/

Admissions Portal
https://admissions.udusok.edu.ng/checkadmissions.php

Admin Portal
https://admissions.udusok.edu.ng/admin.php

College of Health Sciences
https://www.udusok.edu.ng/college-of-health-sciences/

Contact Information

Usmanu Danfodiyo University
Sokoto
Sokoto State
Nigeria

Phone: +234-60-233-1234 (last known)

Email: info@udusok.edu.ng (last known)

Please check School Website or Latest News Below for updated info.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where is Usmanu Danfodiyo University located?

The university is located in Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria.

When was UDUSOK established?

UDUSOK was established in 1975.

What courses are offered at UDUSOK?

The university offers programmes in agriculture, engineering, sciences, medicine, law, arts, and social sciences.

Does UDUSOK conduct Post-UTME screening?

Yes. Candidates seeking admission must participate in the Post-UTME screening exercise.

What is the cut-off mark for UDUSOK?

The last known minimum JAMB cut-off mark is around 140 – 160, depending on the admission year. Please check School Website or Latest News Below for updated info.