Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), formerly Katsina State University, was established by the Katsina State Government in 2006 to serve as a nucleus for socio-economic, technological, and political development of the State by producing highly skilled human resources through conventional face-to-face and distance learning modes.
To produce well-grounded, sound, God-fearing, and entrepreneurially minded graduates and undertake research for societal development.
Vision
Umaru Musa Yar’adua University aspires to be one of the best universities.
Objectives
The university aims to serve as a nucleus for socio-economic, technological, and political development of the State by producing highly skilled human resources through conventional face-to-face and distance learning modes.
Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)
Faculty of Natural & Applied Sciences
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Management Sciences
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
College of Health Sciences
College of Postgraduate Studies
Reasons to Study at Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University
You Get Many Course Options
UMYU keeps adding new courses like Software Engineering and Food Science. This means you can choose from modern and useful programs that match today’s job market.
You Learn in a Research-Friendly Place
The school supports research and innovation through its “UMYU Scientifica” platform. You can do projects, explore ideas, and build practical skills beyond classroom learning.
You Can Study in Flexible Ways
Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University offers both full-time and part-time study options. You can work and study at the same time or choose the mode that fits your lifestyle.
Fees
Undergraduate Tuition
Indigenous StudentsNGN 50,000 - NGN 100,000
Postgraduate Tuition
Indigenous StudentsNGN 100,000 - NGN 200,000
Other Fees
Acceptance Fee: 10500
Admission
Admission Rate (90%)
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Undergraduate Admission Requirement
For UTME entry: You must have five (5) credit passes at SSCE (or equivalent) in relevant subjects in not more than two sittings.
For DIRECT ENTRY: In addition to O-Level credits, candidates may need relevant A-level/HSC/NCE or ND qualification (with lower credit) depending on course.
Supporting Documents
O-Level result(s) – original and photocopies (SSCE/WAEC/NECO) showing the required credit passes.
JAMB/UTME result slip (for UTME entry) and admission letter/offer when required.
Local Government/State of Origin certificate
Recent passport-sized photographs.
Birth certificate or declaration of age.
Completed application form (online or paper as applicable).
Payment/receipt of application or screening fee
For direct entry: certificate/qualification (NCE, ND, A-level) as required for your course.
Other documents as specified by the department or faculty for your chosen programme (e.g., subject combinations, extra tests).
Postgraduate Admission Requirments
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree (for most programmes) from a recognised university, often with a minimum class such as Second Class Lower.
For Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programmes: Graduates of recognised universities or HND holders (with minimum lower credit) may qualify.
Applicants must satisfy the matriculation requirement for the programme: typically five relevant credit passes at O-level including English & Mathematics.
For Master’s/PhD: there may be a requirement to submit a research synopsis, state your proposed area of research.
Supporting Documents
Completed application form (online via portal) and payment of the application fee (e.g., N10,500).
Academic transcripts from previous institutions: soft copies or hard copies forwarded by your institution to the Secretary, College of Postgraduate Studies, UMYU.
Bachelor’s degree certificate (and for HND applicants, the HND certificate).
O-Level result certificate showing the required credit passes (including English & Maths).
Research proposal or synopsis (for those entering research-based programmes) – UMYU mentions a minimum of 500 words for proposed topic.
Passport-sized photographs.
State of Origin/Indigene certificate (if particularly required).
Payment of any required screening/entrance exam fee.
Evidence of election/selection (screening results) where applicable.
Additional documents as may be required by specific faculties/departments (e.g., professional qualification, work experience, reference letters).
How To Apply For Admission
Click on 'Register a new Account' at the right to fill the registration form. NOTE: Registration is to be done once. If you have registered before just login to continue filling your form.
On successful payment, log on to your profile and edit your application profile (This will require your recent passport photograph and your biodata).
Print your Screening Acknowledgement Details.
Please always check to confirm if you are shortlisted.
Login to pay for acceptance fee.
Login to print your Admission Letter and other forms
