In a bid to contribute its quota to the Nigerian University space fueled by the ruins of public universities in the Nation, Bingham University located in Karu, 26 kilometres away from the Federal Capital city of Nigeria, Abuja was founded in 2005 by the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA). The founders had as a goal, the revitalization of the golden age of high quality and morally sound mission education up to the tertiary level. ECWA leaders and academics of ECWA extraction saw the need to establish a University that will provide a secular education anchored on sound moral values as provided for by the Christian faith. Recognizing the importance of the technological revolution of the 19th and 20th centuries, Bingham University is determined to build a technology-driven institution of the 21st century.
As a means of promoting self-reliance among graduates, the University focuses on entrepreneurial backed education. The University currently runs a total of 80 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes spread across 15 faculties
The University, since its establishment has continued to grow steadily with a current population of over 7,000 undergraduates and 2000 postgraduates.
The University has so far successfully graduated about 6,000 students who are making strides in the Nigerian labour market and the world at large.
| Acronym | BHU |
| Nickname | Bingham |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Undergraduate Programmes | |
| Postgraduate Programmes | 40 |
| Departments | 51 |
| Location | Karu, Nasarawa, Nigeria |
| Address | Bingham University, Km 26 Abuja - Keffi Express Way Kodope, Nasarawa State |
To be a World-Class Conventional University in a Christ-centered environment.
To produce graduates that have both knowledge and skills for self-reliance in the fear of Christ.
Bingham University’s goal is to produce total men and women equipped to affect their generation positively for Jesus Christ, serving humanity in ways that are glorifying to God and dignifying to humanity. The University has had five (5) Vice Chancellors since inception. The pioneer Vice Chancellor, Professor Aaron Gana of blessed memory from 2005 - 2006. He was succeeded by Professor Felix I. Anjorin also of blessed memory, from 2007 - 2013. The third Vice Chancellor, Professor Leonard Kursim Fwa from 2013 - 2017. the fourth Vice Chancellor is Professor William Barnabas Qurix, 2018 2024, while the fifth Vice Chancellor is Prof. Haruna Kuje Ayuba from 2024 - onward.
The founding fathers desired to produce committed Christians in the University through which Christ-centred leaders would emerge. They intend to meet the soaring need for not only quality secular tertiary education but education that recognises and integrates moral and spiritual values in the face of degenerating social decadence in Nigerian University campuses.
Bingham University, Karu is one of the few Universities to gain accreditation for MBBS from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). The Accounting program also has full accreditation by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), and thr advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) has also given full professional accreditation to Bingham University Mass Communication programme.
ICT development of the Students has a strategic focus in Bingham University. The University
has in place a state of the art ICT centre with a student portal for integrated services
developed and maintained by the versatile staff of the University’s Computer Science
Department who offers uninterrupted service for the learning comfort of our students.
The University appreciates God for being its security. Efforts have however been made to
put in place a structured security system with measures to secure life and property on the
campus. A Police station is under construction on the campus.
Plans are already going on to build a block fence around the University to further enhance security.
Acceptance Fee: 150000
All candidates must have taken the 2024/2025 UTME Examination and obtained a minimum score of 150. The minimum qualification for Degree programmes is five (5) O/Level Credits in relevant subjects, including Mathematics and English at not more than two (2) sittings.
Direct Entry admission candidates must have completed JAMB Direct Entry form, obtained five (5) relevant O/Level Credits including Mathematics and English at not more than two (2) sittings and an A/Level result (IJMB, National Diploma with a minimum of Lower Credit and Cambridge A/Levels result).
Applicants should purchase the admission forms are available online subject to the payment of a non-refundable fee for the programme of interest as follows:
Email: [email protected]
Phone : 09068659733, 08162288642, 07064483649,
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Prof. Ayuba is a member of professional bodies such as the Association of Nigerian Geographers, the Nigerian Environmental Study/Action Team (NEST), the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES), and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Prof. Ayuba was the immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, where he received a Distinguished Service Award for serving meritoriously. He comes with a wealth of experience as he takes over as Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University.
Prof Ayuba is married to Dr. Mrs. Iya Haruna Ayuba and is blessed with two daughters.
He started his working career in Bingham University in 2006 as an Administrative Officer and steadily rose through the ranks and attained the rank of a Deputy Registrar.
He has served in various units and divisions of the Registry which includes: Student Affairs, Academic Division, BOT and Council Affairs, College of Medicine as College Secretary amongst several other postings.
In January 2018, he was appointed as the acting Director of Information and Protocol. He also served as the pioneer Coordinator of Advancement and Linkages Office, a position he occupied while still serving as the Ag. Director of Information and Protocol.
In March 2021, the Directorate of Information and Protocol was re-designated as the Directorate of Public Affairs with Mr. Misal appointed by Management as the substantive Director.
In his previous role, Dr. Magoi was instrumental in managing and administering the university library system and services, providing leadership and guidance in the development of the library's resources and operations.
Dr. Magoi's academic journey is marked by a series of notable achievements. He holds a Diploma in Library Science (DLS) from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), a Bachelor of Library Science (BLS) and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Maiduguri (Unimaid), a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE equivalent), a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from Bayero University Kano (BUK), and a PhD from the University of Malaya, Malaysia.
In addition to his academic qualifications, Dr. Magoi has participated in numerous conferences and capacity-building workshops in librarianship both locally and internationally. His contributions to the field include serving as a resource person and chairing various workshops and conferences.
Bingham University located in Karu, 26 kilometres away from the Federal Capital city of Nigeria, Abuja was founded in 2005 by the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA).
