The National Universities Commission (NUC) has given the green light for the commencement of 30 new academic programmes at the Federal University Dutse (FUD), effective from the 2026/2027 academic session. This was made known in a letter dated September 11, 2026, with reference number NUC/AP/F33/VOL.II/15. The letter, signed by Abubakar M. Girei, Director of Academic Planning at NUC, was addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of FUD, Professor Ahmad Mohammed Gumel.
Among the newly approved programmes are LLB Common and Islamic Law, BSc Artificial Intelligence, BSc Data Science, and BSc Information Systems. Medical Laboratory Science, Community Health, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Radiography, and Optometry are also included. Additionally, Parasitology and Entomology, Environmental Standards, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Applied Geology, and Remote Sensing, as well as several education programmes, have been approved.
The NUC also approved postgraduate programmes in Forestry and Wildlife, Accounting, Treasury and Finance, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology. Furthermore, Master’s programmes in Banking and Finance and Accounting and Finance have been approved. These new programmes aim to respond to emerging educational and manpower needs, particularly in technology, science, education, and health-related fields.
According to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ahmad Mohammed Gumel, the approval is a significant milestone in the university’s efforts to expand its academic programmes. The new programmes were introduced to provide students with relevant knowledge and practical skills needed to meet changing industry demands and address contemporary societal challenges.
Professor Gumel stated that the initiative aims to produce graduates who are adequately prepared for the workforce and capable of contributing meaningfully to national development. The expansion of academic programmes is expected to enhance the university’s reputation and provide students with a wider range of academic and career opportunities.
The Federal University Dutse has made significant strides in recent years, and the approval of these new programmes is a testament to the university’s commitment to academic excellence. The university’s efforts to expand its academic programmes align with the NUC’s goal of ensuring that Nigerian universities provide high-quality education that meets international standards.
With the addition of these new programmes, the Federal University Dutse is poised to play an increasingly important role in Nigeria’s education sector. The university’s focus on technology, science, education, and health-related fields reflects the changing needs of the country and the global economy.
Key points
- The National Universities Commission has approved 30 new academic programmes at the Federal University Dutse.
- The new programmes include LLB Common and Islamic Law, BSc Artificial Intelligence, and postgraduate programmes in Forestry and Wildlife.
- The approval is expected to enhance the university’s reputation and provide students with a wider range of academic and career opportunities.
