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Taraba State University (TSU)

Taraba, Nigeria
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  • Public Type
  • 9 Faculties
  • 2008Founded
  • Science and TechnologySpecialization
  • YesAccept Int. Studs
  • YesDistance learning

About

Taraba State University (TSU) is a public higher education institution located in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, Nigeria. Established in 2008, TSU was founded to meet the educational needs of the state and contribute to Nigeria’s overall academic growth and development.

Acronym TSU
Nickname TSU
Founded 2008
Location Jalingo, Taraba, Nigeria
Address ATC, 660213, Jalingo

Mission

The mission of Taraba State University is to serve as an institution for intellectual development whose ideal is training men and women to acquire appropriate skills, abilities, and competence, both mental and physical, as well as inculcating the right type of values and attitudes for the wellbeing of the society in general.

Vision

It is the aspiration of Taraba State University to be one of the best universities in Nigeria with a reputation for high-quality teaching, learning, research, and innovation leading to state and nation-building, while at the same time, aspiring to preserve its core cultural and spiritual values.

Taraba State University

Objectives

To provide ready access for the State’s indigenes to higher education.

To relate its courses to the social, cultural, and economic needs of the people of Taraba State.

To encourage and promote scholarship and conduct research in all fields of learning and human endeavors.

To provide courses of wide space instruction and other facilities for the pursuit of learning in all its branches.

To engage and promote the advancement of learning and hold out to all persons without distinction of race, tribe, creed, sex, religious or political conviction the opportunity of acquiring a university education. 

To undertake any other course appropriate for a university of the highest standard. 

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

  1. Faculty of Agriculture
  2. Faculty of Arts
  3. Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
  4. Faculty of Education
  5. Faculty of Engineering
  6. Faculty of Health Sciences
  7. Faculty of Management Sciences
  8. Faculty of Sciences
  9. Faculty of Social Sciences

Reasons to Study at Taraba State University

  1. Wide Range of Programmes

    TSU offers a wide range of programmes across faculties such as Science, Engineering, Health Sciences, Management & Social Sciences, Education and Arts. You’re more likely to find a subject that fits your interest and career goal, rather than being stuck with limited options.

  2. Affordable Cost of Study

    TSU’s tuition and school-fees are relatively lower compared to many big universities in Nigeria. Less financial burden means you or your family can focus more on your studies instead of worrying heavily about money.

Fees

Undergraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students NGN 30,000 - NGN 100,000

Postgraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students NGN 50,000 - NGN 100,000

Other Fees

Acceptance Fee: N10000 

Admission

Admission Rate (70%)

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Undergraduate Admission Requirement

  1. You must select TSU as your first choice in your Joint?Admissions?and?Matriculation?Board (JAMB) UTME registration. 
  2. You must obtain at least five (5) credits in your O-Level (WAEC, NECO, GCE, etc.), including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings. 
  3. You must meet the UTME cut-off mark set by TSU for your programme (for example, the general cut-off mark reported for 2025/2026 is 160. 
  4. For Direct Entry (DE) applicants: You must have a relevant qualification (ND, NCE, Advanced Level, etc.) with at least a lower credit or equivalent.
  5. You must participate in TSU’s Post-UTME/Screening exercise when invited.

Supporting Documents

  1. Your O-Level result certificate(s) showing the required credit passes (original and photocopies).
  2. Your JAMB/UTME result slip.
  3. Birth certificate or sworn declaration of age.
  4. Indigene or State of Origin certificate (if required by the university).
  5. Recent passport-sized photographs.
  6. For Direct Entry: the result/certificate of your ND/NCE/A-level or equivalent qualification.
  7. Completed online application/registration form for Post-UTME/screening on TSU portal.

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

  1. You must have at least five (5) credits in O-Level including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings. 
  2. For Master’s programmes (M.A, M.Sc, M.Ed etc.): You must hold a Bachelor’s degree (from a recognized institution) with at least a Second Class Lower Division (2:2) or its equivalent.
  3. For Ph.D. programmes: You must hold a Master’s degree (or as specified) with a minimum weighted average (for example, 3.5 out of 5.0) or 50 % in your previous degree.
  4. For Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): You must possess a Bachelor’s degree (minimum of third class) or HND with at least a lower credit, in a relevant field.

Supporting Documents

  1. Bachelor’s degree certificate (and for HND/PGD candidates: HND certificate) and results/transcripts.
  2. O-Level certificate showing your five credits including English and Mathematics.
  3. Application form (online) and payment of the non-refundable application/registration fee (e.g., N15,000 – N20,000 depending on session).
  4. Passport-sized photographs.
  5. Research proposal/synopsis (for research-based programmes such as Master’s by research or Ph.D).
  6. For Ph.D: evidence of Master’s degree performance, relevant research/relevant experience.
  7. Other supporting documents: state of origin/indigene certificate, birth certificate or declaration of age, etc.

How To Apply For Admission

  1. Visit the TSU application portal: apply.tsuniversity.edu.ng/register.php apply.tsuniversity.edu.ng
  2. Create an account using your JAMB registration number (or other details), valid email address and phone number.
  3. Log in, fill in the online form with your biodata (schools attended, O’ Level results, JAMB/UTME details, state of origin, etc.).
  4. Upload required scanned documents (e.g., O’Level results, JAMB result slip, birth certificate/declaration of age, state of origin certificate) through the portal.
  5. Make the payment of the screening/application fee via the e-payment gateway using card (Visa/MasterCard/Verve) or other accepted method. 
  6. After successful payment and submission, print your payment receipt and acknowledgement slip. Keep them for your records. 
  7. Monitor your email, account and the university website for updates on screening status and admission lists.
  8. Ensure you complete the process before the deadline

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +234-816-069-5156

Apply For Admission

TSU

Facilities

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

School Contact

Address

ATC, 660213, Jalingo

Email Address

[email protected]

Phone Number

0816 838 5747

Website Address

https://www.tsuniversity.edu.ng/admissions/

Social Media Pages

Accreditations

National Universities Commission(NUC) 

Vice Chancellor

Professor Sunday Paul Bako

Prof. Sunday Paul Bako is the third substantive Vice-Chancellor of Taraba State University Jalingo. Born in Takum town in 1962, he hails from Donga, Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State.

The erudite researcher cum administrator is a 1986 graduate of the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Botany; (2.1), Masters in 1990, and PhD. in 20... read more

00, respectively. He has to his credit International Certificates in Plant Tissue Culture, and Biotechnology and Plant Genetic Resources Conservation and Management obtained from the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, 1992.

With more than three decades of work experience in the University system, Prof. S. P. Bako started his career as a Graduate Assistant with the Department of Biological Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 1987. He rose through the ranks and became a Professor in 2006. Before he was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Taraba State University on 1st March 2022, the astute University administrator was the immediate past Vice-Chancellor of Kwararafa University Wukari.

Academic Staff

  • Dr. Joseph Umar Bibinu

    Dr. Joseph Umar Bibinu is an astute education administrator cum academic with three decades of work experience in the education system. He was appointed the second substantive Registrar on 25th March ... read more
    2022.

  • Dr. Israel Habibu

    Librarian Dr. Israel Habibu is the first substantive Librarian of the Taraba State University, Jalingo. He obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in library and information science from the University... read more
    of Maiduguri before proceeding to the famous University of Wolverhampton, in the United Kingdom for a Master’s Degree in Information Technology Management.

  • Mr. Abraham A. Bagu

    Bursar Mr. Abraham A. Bagu is the third substantive Bursar of Taraba State University Jalingo. He holds a Bachelor’s of Accounting from the University of Maiduguri, an MBA in Financial Accounting from the ... read more
    National Open University of Nigeria, and a PhD student at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi. 

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