Bayero University Kano

About

Bayero University has evolved from a small college running Advanced Level training programmes to one of the respected Nigerian Universities, recognized beyond the shores of the country.

The seed of Bayero University Kano was the Ahmadu Bello College set up in 1960, located within the School for Arabic Studies (SAS), in the old city of Kano. With the establishment of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 1962, it was renamed Abdullahi Bayero College. In 1964 it moved to a temporary site at the old Kano Airport Hotel, admitting its first set of ten undergraduate students for a B.A. degree programme of Ahmadu Bello University.

Objectives

Responding to Needs, meeting aspirations, Leading in Research and Innovations, Achieving best practices in University Governance, meeting infrastructural and municipal requirements, becoming a leader in ICT research and services, taking the university to the community, maintaining highly motivated personnel, expanding funding base producing leaders, influencing development.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

1. Faculty of Agriculture
2. Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies
3. Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
4. Faculty of Communication
5. Faculty of Education
6. Faculty of Engineering
7. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences
8. Faculty of Law
9. Faculty of Management Sciences
10. Faculty of Social Sciences
11. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Reasons to Study at Bayero University Kano

1. Research Focus

   Bayero University Kano is dedicated to research and innovation, providing students with opportunities to contribute to knowledge advancement for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

2. High-Quality Programs

   Bayero University Kano offers a wide array of academic programs across various its science and non-science disciplines, known for their quality and relevance. 

3. Global Recognition

   Bayero University Kano (BUK) is gaining increasing global recognition for its academic excellence and research contributions. While it's ranked within the top 1,200 universities globally by Times Higher Education, it also stands out for its strong international outlook.

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

1. Prospective candidates must have sat for the UTME Examinations, must have applied for a course in Bayero University, Kano and must have scored an aggregate to be determined by the University before they are deemed eligible in subjects relevant to the programme applied for.
2. Prospective candidates must have obtained a minimum of Five (5) passes at Credit level in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE or Equivalent) conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO) in not more than two (2) sittings, including a pass at credit level in both English and Mathematics and other subjects relevant to the candidate’s chosen field of study. They would then be required to register and write a test (Post -UTME) which is conducted by the University.

Supporting Documents

1. JAMB Admission Letter
2.  BUK Admission Letter
3. JAMB Result Slip (for UTME) or A-Level Statement of Result (for DE)
4. O-Level Statement of Result (and online print)
5. Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
6. Indigene Certificate
7. Completed Undertaking Form
8. Evidence of Acceptance Fee Payments
9. Certificate of Medical Fitness
10. Two recent passport photographs

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

1. Candidates for admission into Ph.D/M.Phil programmes shall have M.A, M.Ed., M.Sc, M.Eng. or LLM Degrees in the relevant areas with CGPA of at least 3.50 on a scale of 0.00 to 5.00 from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University.
2. Candidates for admission into M.A, M.Ed, M.Sc (Ed), MLS, M.Sc., M.Eng. and LLM programmes shall have:
   1. A minimum of a Good Second Class Lower Degree in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University.
   2. A Degree plus University Postgraduate Diploma at Credit level in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University.
   3. For all Engineering programmes, candidates must have Credit in English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
3. Candidates for admission into MBA (Regular), MBF, MHE and MTM should have:
   1. A minimum of a Good Second Class Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Economics, Banking and Finance from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.
   2. A Degree or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit plus University Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum of Merit in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University
4. Candidates for admission into MBA (Special) should have a minimum of a Good Second Class Degree in any discipline from BUK or any other recognized University.
5. Candidates for admission into MHR should have a degree in Medicine, Nursing and Biological Science of Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University.
6. Candidates for admission into MDS, MPPA, MEM, MCMP shall have:
   1. A Good Honours Degree with at least Second Class Lower in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.
   2. A Degree or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit plus a Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum classification of Merit in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano
7. Candidates for admission into MBCL shall possess:
   1. A minimum of a Good Second Class Degree in Law or the Social Sciences from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University
   2. A Degree in Law or the Social Sciences plus University Postgraduate Diploma with minimum classification of Merit from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.
8. Candidates for admission into PGDM, PGDBF, PGDHE, PGDPPA, PGDSPA, PGDCMPC, PGDMC, PGDDS, PGDE, PGDGC, PGDRTM, PGDHE, PGDDA and PGDIM shall possess a Degree in any discipline from BUK or any other recognized University or HND with a minimum classification of Lower Credit obtained from recognized Institutions.
9. Candidates for admission into PGDEM, PGDLA and PGDSE, shall possess a Degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture and related disciplines or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the related disciplines.
10. Candidates for admission into PGDAF shall hold a Degree in Accounting or related disciplines obtained from a recognized University or HND with a minimum classification of Lower Credit in Accounting or related disciplines obtained from recognized Institutions.
11. Candidates for admission into PGDTESL must have at least a 3rd class Degree in English or combined honours.
12. Candidates for admission into PGDHS should have at least a 3rd class Degree in Hausa or combined honours or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant areas obtained from recognized Institutions.
13. Candidates for admission into PGDBS, PGDC and PGDIP shall have a Degree in the relevant Science subjects or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant areas obtained from recognized Institutions.
14. Candidates for admission into PGDEE, PGDCE and PGDME shall have a Degree in the relevant Engineering areas or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant engineering areas obtained from recognized Institutions.
15. Candidates for admission into Masters in Public Health must:
    1. Have MBBS or BDS degree of Bayero University, Kano or an equivalent Medical Degree from a recognised University.
    2. Be registered with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council and posses a current practicing license.
    3. Have at least three years post qualification cognate experience in Medicine or health related area at Federal, State or Local Government Area levels. Those employed in non-governmental organisations, engaged in occupational health services as well as those in the private sector are also eligible.
    4. There shall be an entry written examination, short listed candidates will then be interviewed to determine eligibility of the candidates.

How To Apply For Admission

STEP 1  

At the homepage of the Bayero University website, www.buk.edu.ng, click POST-UTME Application Portal

STEP 2  

Login using your UTME Number and UTME Aggregate (total score), then upload your passport-sized photograph.

STEP 3   

Fill-in the Applicantion Form.

STEP 4   

Print your personalized Payment Invoice and use the invoice to make the payment of N2,500 (Two Thousand Five Hundred Naira Only) at any branch of Banks Listed on your Invoice nationwide.

STEP 5   

After making the payment, return to the website, www.buk.edu.ng, login again. Your payment will be validated after which you can print your personalized Examination Card.

NOTE: No Applicant will be allowed to sit for the Post-UTME test without a valid Examination Card.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : 07033344847

Gallery

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  Students On Convocation Day

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  Sports|@ The Campus

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  School library Building

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  school building

A Tour Of The Campus

Facilities

Accreditations

National Universities Commission (NUC) 

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  HRM Ewuare I

  Chancellor HRM Ewuare II (born October 20, 1953) was crowned the Oba of Benin on 20 October 2016. He is the 40th Oba, a title created for the Head of State (Emperor) of the Benin Empire at some time between 1180... read more

  and 1300.

  Eheneden Erediauwa, as he was known before becoming Oba of Benin, attended Edo College in Benin from 1965 to 1967 and Immaculate Conception College from 1968 to 1970. He got his A-Level Certificate from South Thames College, London. He graduated with an Economics degree from the University of Wales, UK and holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Rutgers University Graduate School, New Jersey, USA.

  He worked at the United Nations between 1981 and 1982. He also served as Nigeria's Ambassador to Angola and Sweden, with accreditation to Norway, Denmark and the Republic of Finland. He was also Nigeria's Ambassador to Italy.

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  Nasir Yusuf Gawuna

  Pro-Chancellor Nasir Yusuf Gawuna was born on August 6, 1967, in Kano City, Nigeria. He is a prominent health professional, businessman, and politician. Gawuna was the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial c... read more

  andidate for Kano State in the 2023 election and previously served as the Deputy Governor of Kano State.

  Gawuna's educational journey began at Gawuna Primary School, where he studied from 1973 to 1979. He then attended Government Secondary School Gwaram (now in Jigawa State) for his junior secondary education. After completing his high school studies at Science Secondary School Dawakin Kudu in 1984, he pursued a one-year preliminary program at the School of Basic Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, which he completed in 1985. He continued his education at Usman Danfodiyo University, graduating with a degree in Biochemistry in 1990.

  On August 5, 2018, Gawuna was appointed Deputy Governor of Kano State by Governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, following the resignation of the previous Deputy Governor. Prior to this role, he served as the Commissioner for Agriculture in Kano State. He also chaired the Kano State Taskforce Committee on COVID-19 and held the position of Chairman of Nassarawa Local Government Area for eight years under the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP

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  Habeebah Adamu Kakudi

  HOD Computer Science

  Habeebah Adamu Kakudi is the HOD computer science 

Notable Alumni

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  Abdullahi Umar Ganduje OFR Former Governor Kanu State
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  Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR Professor
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  Professor Suwaiba Sa'idu Ahmad Minister of State for Education
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  His Excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf Governor of Kano State

History

This first set graduated in 1966 but it continued as a faculty of ABU until 1980. Before then the temporary site had attracted hostile fire during the civil war and had to move to its permanent site (present old campus) in the vicinity of Kabuga and D... read more