Federal University Dutse receives NUC approval for 30 new programmes

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 30 new academic programmes for the Federal University Dutse (FUD) in Jigawa State. The expansion, which includes the establishment of a new Faculty of Law, is scheduled to take effect from the 2026/2027 academic session.

Approved undergraduate courses cover a diverse range of disciplines, including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Systems, and both Common and Islamic Law. The university will also introduce various education programmes such as Physics, Biology, and Mathematics education, alongside specialized tracks in Early Childhood and Adult Education.

In the health sciences, the NUC cleared programmes in Community Health, Medical Laboratory Science, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Radiography, and Optometry. Other approved fields include Applied Geology, Remote Sensing, and Science Laboratory Technology with specializations in Biology and Biochemistry Technology. The approval also extends to postgraduate diplomas, master’s degrees, and doctoral programmes in areas such as Forestry and Wildlife and Accounting.