Federal University, Gusau

About

The Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) is a public, coeducational, research university located in Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria. Established in 2013 and commencing its first academic year in 2014/2015, FUGUS aims to offer programs in both arts-based and science-based disciplines. It was one of the twelve new federal universities established in states where none previously existed. 

Acronym	FUGUS
Nickname	FUGUS
Motto / Slogan	Knowledge, Innovation and Service
Founded	2013
Location	Gusau, Zamfara, Nigeria
Address	Along Zaria-Sokoto, Gusau Zamfara, Nigeria2348038327208 2348038327208 2348038327208 2348038327208

Objectives

The Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) has the following objectives governing its establishment by law. The objectives of the University are: to encourage the advancement of learning and to hold out to all persons without distinction of race, creed, sex or political conviction the opportunity of acquiring higher/liberal education; to provide courses of instruction and other facilities for the pursuit of learning in all its branches, and to make those facilities available on proper terms to such persons as are equipped to benefit from them; to encourage and promote scholarship and conduct research in restricted fields of learning and human endeavour; to relate its activities to the social, cultural and economic needs of the people of Nigeria; and Undertake any other activity appropriate for a University of the highest standard.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

• Faculty of Humanities and Education
• Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Science

Reasons to Study at Federal University, Gusau

1. Equipped Library

   The Library got a large number of books and journals from Emeka Offor Foundation, Gusau Institute and some personalities in the society. It also started enjoying the TETFund Library Intervention starting with 2016 & 2017,respectively. With the development, the number of books and journals increased astronomically to about 298,000 volumes

2. Academic Excellence

   Federal University, Gusau is one of Nigeria’s most prestigious Northern federal universities, known for consistently producing top graduates and maintaining high academic standards across all disciplines.

3. Experienced Lecturers

   Federal University, Gusau boasts a strong faculty of experienced lecturers, many of whom are internationally recognized and lead important research projects that contribute to national development.

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

UTME

1. West African School Certificate, General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) or Senior Secondary School Certificate with at least credit passes in five subjects, including English Language at not more than two sittings or equivalent qualifications.
2. Satisfactory performance in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
3. Satisfactory performance in the Post-UTME Screening Exercise conducted by the University.

DIRECT ENTRY (DE)

Candidates seeking admission into the University through Direct Entry should posses, in addition to ordinary level requirements, one of the followings:

1. General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level in at least two relevant subjects.
2. Ordinary National Diploma (OND) at Upper/Lower Credit level from recognized institutions.
3. Higher National Diploma (HND) at Upper/Lower Credit level from recognized institutions.
4. Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) with a minimum of merit in the relevant subject(s) from recognized institutions.

Supporting Documents

1. JAMB Admission Letter
2. JAMB Result Slip
3. O'Level Result
4. Birth Certificate

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (PGD)

All applicants for Post Graduate Diploma programmes must satisfy the basic matriculation requirements of Federal University Gusau including Credit Pass in Mathematics and English Language.

A candidate must have one of the following qualifications:

1. A first degree with at least third class honours from the Federal University Gusau or any other approved institution.
2. Qualifications other than (1) approved by the Senate of Federal University Gusau.
3. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) with Pass, or above in its relevant areas from a recognised institution

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MASTERS)

All applicants for Masters degree programmes must satisfy the basic matriculation requirements of Federal University Gusau including Credit Pass in Mathematics and English Language.

A candidate must have one of the following qualifications:

1. A first degree with at least good second-class honours from the Federal University Gusau or any other approved Institution.
2. Qualifications other than (1) approved by the Senate of Federal University Gusau. A candidate may be required by the Board of the Postgraduate School prior to registration to pass written and/or oral examinations.
3. Candidates with at least third class degree or HND and University PGD with CPGA of 3.0/5.00 may be considered for admission in to academic master’s degree programs.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (PhD)

All applicants for the degree M.Phil and Ph.D programmes must satisfy the basic matriculation requirements of Federal University Gusau including Credit Pass in Mathematics and English Language.

A candidate must have one of the following qualifications:

1. A Master degree with at least CGPA of 3.5 on a 5 points scale from the Federal University Gusau or any other approved Institution.
2. Qualifications other than (1) above as approved by the Senate of Federal University Gusau. A candidate may be required by the Board of the Postgraduate School prior to registration to pass written and/or oral examinations.

Supporting Documents

1. First Degree Certificate
2. NYSC Certificate or Exemption/Exclusion Letter
3. Academic Transcripts

How To Apply For Admission

Visit the FUGUS application portal

• Go to putme.fugusau.edu.ng using a browser.

Click on “Register for Screening”

• Select the “Register for Screening” option from the portal menu.

Enter your JAMB number

• Input your JAMB registration number and click “Submit” to begin your registration.

Complete the registration form

• Fill out all the required fields to generate your Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) invoice for payment.

Make your payment

• Proceed to any commercial bank with the RRR invoice.
• Pay the screening fee using the Remita platform.

Return to the portal

• After payment, go back to the portal and log in using your JAMB number and RRR to continue.

Upload your passport photo

• Upload a recent passport-sized photograph in .jpeg format, with a maximum size of 20KB.
• Do not upload in other formats like .png or .pdf, as they will be rejected.

Print your screening slip

• Once registration is complete, print the screening slip for future reference.
• Keep checking the FUGUS portal for announcements on the screening date, and ensure you attend on time and on the correct date.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +2348069581312

Apply For Admission

Gallery

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  Matriculating Student

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  Lecturers In Matriculation Procession

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  School Building

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  University Library

Matriculation Ceremony

Facilities

Accreditations

National University Commission(NUC)

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Rt. Hon. Aminu Sani Isa

  Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council
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  Dr. Aliyu Gadanga Tsafe

  University Librarian Dr. A. G. Tsafe was born in 1962 in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. He had his Primary School education at Waziri Ward Primary School, Sokoto and Maru Teachers’’ College, Maru. He la... read more

  ter went to Federal College of Education, Abeokuta for his NCE and thereafter proceeded to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria for his Bachelor in Library Science (BLS). Had his Master of Library Science (MLS) in Bayero University (BUK), Kano and his PhD also in Library Science from University of Maiduguri. He joined the services of Usman Danfodiyo University Library, Sokoto in 1994 and rose to Senior Lecturer (Principal Librarian). He is a Chartered Librarian of Nigeria (CLN); Member Nigerian Library Association (NLA); Member Association of University Librarians of Nigerian (AULNU). Dr. Tsafe is currently the Ag. University Librarian of Federal University Gusau. He has 20 Journal articles, 2 book chapters and several conference papers to his credit.

History

The Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) is a public, conventional, coeducational, research university located in Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria. The University is one of the twelve new federal Universities which were established in States where none existed, and shall offer programmes in Arts-based and Science-based disciplines. The establishment of the University commenced on 18th February 2013, while it started its first academic year in the 2014/2015 Session. The core academic structure of FUGUS is developed based upon the approved guidelines of the National Universities Commission (NUC) in the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) documents, as well as other norms from relevant stakeho... read more