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Bauchi State University (BASUG)

Bauchi, Nigeria
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  • 10 Faculties
  • 2011Founded
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About

Bauchi State University is a public university in Bauchi State, Nigeria. It was originally named Bauchi State University Gadau (BASUG) but has since been renamed to Sa'adu Zungur University (SAZU). 

Acronym BASUG
Nickname BASUG
Motto / Slogan Knowledge is the Foundation of Progress
Founded 2011
Location Itas/Gadau, Bauchi, Nigeria
Address R5M9+C9J, Gadau 751105, Bauchi

Mission

To encourage, promote scholarship and conduct research in all field of learning and human endeavor.

Vision

The vision of Bauchi State University is to become a center of excellence in scholarship in as many academic disciplines as may be needed in response to intellectual and other development needed of the people of Bauchi State in particular and nation at large.

Bauchi State University

Objectives

Bauchi State University (Sa'adu Zungur University) has several key objectives, including promoting higher education for all, fostering learning and research, and contributing to the social and economic development of Nigeria.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

  1. School of Basic and Remedial Studies
  2. Faculty of Art
  3. Faculty of Education
  4. Faculty of Agriculture
  5. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
  6. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  7. Faculty of Science
  8. Faculty of Social Science
  9. Faculty of Management Science
  10. Faculty of Law

Reasons to Study at Bauchi State University

  1. Strong support from State Government

    BASUG benefits from strong financial backing from the Bauchi State Government, which has consistently prioritized higher education. This support translates into ongoing infrastructure development, subsidized fees for indigenes, and better learning facilities compared to other emerging state universities

  2. Relatively Low School Fees

    Compared to many federal and private universities, BASUG maintains affordable tuition fees, especially for indigenes. The university also offers installment payment plans, making it ideal for students from modest economic backgrounds.

  3. Proximity to Major Northern Cities

    BASUG’s Gadau campus is relatively close to Damaturu, Potiskum, and Jos, allowing students to engage in regional academic conferences, internships, and external industrial training in both public and private sectors.

  4. Increasing NUC Accreditation

    BASUG has successfully gained NUC full accreditation for several of its programs, including Law, Microbiology, and Political Science—an indicator of its academic standard and growing reputation in Nigeria’s university system.

Fees

Undergraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students NGN 60,000 - NGN 100,000

Postgraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students NGN 60,000 - NGN 100,000

Other Fees

Acceptance Fee: N21000

Admission

Admission Rate (80%)

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Undergraduate Admission Requirement

  1. Candidates must ensure that they upload their O-level results on the JAMB Portal at any JAMB Accredited Centre before appearing for screening.
  2. Two (2) to three (3) days after a successful screening, candidates should check the JAMB Portal to accept and print their JAMB admission letters. Only candidates who take their admissions on the JAMB Portal will be able to access the Sa'adu Zungur University admission on the University portal.

Supporting Documents

  • Computer printout of SSCE Result
  • JAMB Original Result
  • Online Screening Form
  • A recent passport photograph
  • Scratch card for verification of O' level result

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

  1. You need at least five O'Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics (for science, social science, and management courses). 
  2. You will also need a relevant first degree, with specific grade requirements varying depending on the program, such as a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) for postgraduate degrees. 

Supporting Documents

  1. O' Level Result: A computer printout of your SSCE or O'Level result (original and photocopy).
  2. JAMB Result: A copy of your JAMB result.
  3. Undergraduate Degree 
  4. Online Screening Form: The online screening form you filled out.
  5. Passport Photograph: A recent passport photograph.

How To Apply For Admission

ACCOUNT ACTIVATION

  1. Click on New Application.
  2. Enter your name, and a valid phone number (ensure that it is your phone number for it will be used in subsequent communication with you).
  3. You will be redirected to the login page.

LOGIN

  1. Use your phone number (The one you entered earlier) as your Username as well as password.
  2. A successful login will take you to the welcome page.

PAYMENT

  1. Confirm your information on the page and proceed to select a payment method. After a successful payment, you would proceed to fill your application form. 
  2. You are required to enter your personal information including your names and other relevant information. A valid phone number is required which is going to be the primary communication medium in regards to your application.

CHOICE OF PROGRAMME

  1. You are required to select the choice of your programme of study from the list of available programmes.
  2. You are expected to enter not more than two sittings of O’level Examination results
  3. In addition to the above, DE applicants are expected to enter institution, class of diploma/statement of result obtained (ND, HND, NCE, A’level).
  4. You are expected to enter grade details of relevant O’level results (SSCE/WAEC/GCE/NECO/TCII etc).
  5. You are also required to specify the centre number and exam number of all the results you have entered.

UPLOADING YOUR PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH

  1. You are required to upload your recent passport photograph that is very clear and with a plain background. 
  2. The picture should be a JPEG format and not more than 50kb in size.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

  1. After filling all the necessary information, you should submit the application by clicking on the 'Submit application’ button. 
  2. Before final submission of the application, cross check to ensure all the information are correct. 
  3. This is because after any of the information.

PRINTING OF APPLICATION FORM

  1. After successful submission of the application, your application page is displayed. 
  2. The Serial Number on your slip is your Application ID as well as your login username. 
  3. Click on Print Application to print it.

AT SCREENING CENTERS

  1. Before your application can be processed, you must attend the screening in person.
  2. You are required to present the originals of your relevant credentials (O' level results, JAMB result/acknowledgment slip, A’ level results, diploma or IJMB - as applicable to you.).
  3. Photocopies of all results presented will be submitted at the center.
  4. The photocopy of O’level certificate/statement of result(s) will be accompanied by appropriate utility card (scratch card for accessing result) of the examination body.
  5. You are to submit photocopy of indigene letter, certificate of birth/declaration of age and a copy of the printed post UTME application form.

APPLICATION STATUS

  1. You will be contacted via SMS on your phone for the date, time and venue for your screening.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +234 803 123 4567

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Bauchi State University At A Glance

Facilities

  • ✓Classrooms
  • ✓Library
  • ✓Accommodation
  • ✓Hospital
  • ✓Sports
  • ✓Gym
  • ✓ICT
  • ✓Place of Worship
  • ✓Cafeteria

School Contact

Address

R5M9+C9J, Gadau 751105, Bauchi

Email Address

[email protected]

Phone Number

+234 810 707 5877

Website Address

https://sazu.edu.ng

Social Media Pages

Accreditations

National University Commission(NUC)

Vice Chancellor

Professor Fatima Ja’afar Tahir

Professor Fatima Ja’afar Tahir is a distinguished Nigerian Professor of Microbiology and the current Vice-Chancellor of Bauchi State University, a position she has held since 2022. She previously served as the Acting Vice-Chancellor at the Nigerian Army University Biu, Borno State. Professor Tahir is widely recognized as the first female Professor of Microbiology to be produced ... read more
by Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi State.

Born on 8 February 1966, Professor Tahir is from the family of Alhaji Ja’afar Tahir and is the younger sister of the late Dr. Ibrahim Tahir.

Her academic career began at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, where she obtained her first degree in microbiology, as well as her master's and doctoral degrees in the same field.

Professor Tahir's professional journey began in 1991 as a Graduate Assistant at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University. Her dedication led her to achieve the rank of Professor of Microbiology in 2009. She is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM), the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), and the Society for Applied Microbiology (SFAM), among others.

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