NSUK Courses and Requirements 2026/2027 Academic Session

Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) is one of Nigeria’s leading state universities, offering accredited undergraduate programs in Agriculture, Arts, Education, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Management Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences, and Social Sciences.

If you are seeking admission into NSUK for the 2026/2027 academic session, this guide covers the latest admission requirements and the list of available courses.

NSUK Courses and Requirements 2024/2025

NSUK General Admission Requirements 2026/2027

To qualify for admission into NSUK, candidates must:

  • Choose Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) as their first-choice institution in the 2026 UTME.
  • Score the minimum UTME mark required for their chosen program. The general benchmark is 160, while some competitive courses require higher scores.
  • Possess at least five (5) O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in relevant subjects.
  • Obtain the required O’Level credits in not more than two sittings.
  • Upload their O’Level results to the JAMB CAPS portal.
  • Register for and participate in the NSUK Post-UTME screening.

 

NSUK Courses Offered (2026/2027 Academic Session)

S/N Faculty Course
1 Administration Accounting
2 Administration Banking and Finance
3 Administration Business Administration
4 Administration Entrepreneurship Studies
5 Administration Marketing
6 Administration Public Administration
7 Administration Taxation
8 Agriculture Agricultural Economics and Extension
9 Agriculture Agronomy (Crop and Soil Science)
10 Agriculture Animal Science
11 Agriculture Aquaculture and Fisheries Management
12 Agriculture Forestry, Wildlife and Ecotourism
13 Agriculture Home Science Management
14 Agriculture Nutrition and Dietetics
15 Arts Arabic Studies
16 Arts Christian Religious Studies
17 Arts English Language
18 Arts French
19 Arts History
20 Arts Islamic Studies
21 Arts Languages and Linguistics
22 Arts Philosophy
23 Arts Theatre and Cultural Studies
24 Communication & Media Studies Broadcasting
25 Communication & Media Studies Development Communication Studies
26 Communication & Media Studies Journalism and Media Studies
27 Communication & Media Studies Mass Communication
28 Communication & Media Studies Strategic Communication
29 Education Biology Education
30 Education Chemistry Education
31 Education Christian Religious Studies Education
32 Education Economics Education
33 Education Educational Management
34 Education English Education
35 Education Geography Education
36 Education Guidance and Counseling
37 Education History Education
38 Education Integrated Science Education
39 Education Islamic Studies Education
40 Education Mathematics Education
41 Education Physics Education
42 Education Social Studies Education
43 Education Special Education
44 Engineering Chemical Engineering
45 Engineering Civil Engineering
46 Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering
47 Environmental Sciences Architecture
48 Environmental Sciences Building
49 Environmental Sciences Estate Management
50 Environmental Sciences Geography
51 Environmental Sciences Urban and Regional Planning
52 Law Law (LL.B.)
53 Natural & Applied Sciences Biochemistry
54 Natural & Applied Sciences Botany
55 Natural & Applied Sciences Chemistry
56 Natural & Applied Sciences Computer Science
57 Natural & Applied Sciences Geology and Mining
58 Natural & Applied Sciences Industrial Chemistry
59 Natural & Applied Sciences Mathematics
60 Natural & Applied Sciences Microbiology
61 Natural & Applied Sciences Physics
62 Natural & Applied Sciences Science Laboratory Technology
63 Natural & Applied Sciences Statistics
64 Natural &Applied Sciences Zoology
65 Social Sciences Economics
66 Social Sciences Political Science
67 Social Sciences Psychology
68 Social Sciences Sociology
69 Social Sciences Library and Information Science
70 Health Sciences Community Health
71 Health Sciences Environmental Health Science
72 Health Sciences Health Information Management
73 Health Sciences Human Anatomy
74 Health Sciences Human Physiology
75 Health Sciences Nutrition and Dietetics

Note: NSUK periodically reviews and expands its academic programs. In 2026, the university also approved the restructuring of some faculties (including the creation of separate Computing, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences faculties) while maintaining its accredited undergraduate programs.

Applicants should always verify the latest list of approved courses on the official NSUK website before applying. Official website: nsuk.edu.ng

 

NSUK Direct Entry Requirements

Direct Entry applicants must:

  • Choose NSUK as their first-choice institution through JAMB Direct Entry.
  • Possess one of the following qualifications:
    • National Diploma (ND) with at least Lower Credit.
    • Higher National Diploma (HND).
    • Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) with Merit.
    • IJMB or JUPEB with the required points.
    • GCE Advanced Level passes in relevant subjects.
  • Meet the O’Level requirements for the intended course.

 

NSUK O’Level Requirements

NSUK accepts:

  • WAEC
  • NECO
  • NABTEB
  • NBAIS

Candidates must obtain five relevant credit passes in not more than two sittings.

 

Documents Required

Applicants should prepare:

  • JAMB UTME or Direct Entry registration slip
  • O’Level result(s)
  • Birth certificate or declaration of age
  • Certificate of state or local government of origin
  • Recent passport photograph
  • JAMB Change of Institution slip (if applicable)

 

Tips for Securing Admission into NSUK

  • Aim to score above the minimum UTME requirement, especially for competitive programs.
  • Ensure your UTME subject combination matches your chosen course.
  • Upload your O’Level results to JAMB CAPS before the admission deadline.
  • Complete your Post-UTME registration early.
  • Monitor the official NSUK admission portal regularly for updates.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions: NSUK Courses and Requirements for 2026/2027 Academic Session

What is the minimum JAMB score for NSUK in 2026/2027?

The general minimum UTME score is 160, although competitive programs such as Law require 200, while several Engineering and Health Science programs require 170–180 or higher.

Does NSUK accept two sittings?

Yes. NSUK accepts O’Level results obtained in not more than two sittings for most undergraduate programs.

Does NSUK conduct Post-UTME?

Yes. Eligible UTME and Direct Entry candidates must register for and participate in the university’s Post-UTME screening exercise.

Can I apply if I did not choose NSUK in JAMB?

Yes. You can apply after completing a JAMB Change of Institution and selecting NSUK as your first-choice institution before the application deadline.

Does NSUK accept Direct Entry candidates?

Yes. NSUK admits qualified Direct Entry candidates with ND, HND, NCE, IJMB, JUPEB, or A-Level qualifications, provided they meet the departmental requirements.

 

Conclusion

Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) offers a wide range of accredited undergraduate programs across various disciplines.

To gain admission for the 2026/2027 academic session, candidates should meet the UTME and O’Level requirements, choose the correct subject combination, register for the Post-UTME screening, and ensure all required documents are submitted before the admission deadline.

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