KWASU Receives Full NUC Accreditation for 6 Postgraduate and 12 Undergraduate Courses
Kwara State University (KWASU) has received full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for six postgraduate and twelve undergraduate programmes.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation status to Kwara State University (KWASU) for 18 academic programmes, including six postgraduate and twelve undergraduate courses. This accreditation, valid for a period of five years, marks a significant milestone for the institution.
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Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, Acting Director of University Relations, announced the development in a statement on Wednesday. The accreditation follows the October/November 2023 round of academic programme assessments by the NUC.
According to the letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, dated June 6, 2024, and signed by the Acting Director of Accreditation, Mr. Abraham Chundusu, the accredited programmes span diverse fields.
Undergraduate Programmes:
- Public Health
- Film Studies and Production
- Agricultural Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Food Science and Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Fine and Applied Arts
- Chemistry
- Plant and Environmental Biology
- Political Science
- Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Mass Communication
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Postgraduate Programmes:
- M.Sc. Accounting
- M.Sc. Business Administration
- Masters in Business Administration
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.Sc. Public Administration
- Masters in Public Administration
Prof. Jimoh lauded the achievement, attributing it to the dedication of KWASU's management and staff. He also acknowledged the pivotal support provided by the Kwara State Government and the Ministry of Tertiary Education during the accreditation process.
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"This accreditation reflects our unwavering commitment to academic excellence and the quality of education we provide at KWASU," stated Prof. Jimoh.
The accreditation is expected to bolster KWASU's reputation and attract more students to its robust academic programmes, further establishing the university as a center of excellence in Nigeria's educational landscape.
