NSUK Receives NUC Approval for 18 New Academic Programsnasa

Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), is set to introduce a range of new academic programs, following the approval granted by the National Universities Commission (NUC). This expansion will include both undergraduate and postgraduate programs aimed at enhancing academic diversity and research opportunities.

The approval was conveyed in a letter dated December 11, 2024, addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of NSUK and signed by Abubakar M. Girei, Acting Director of Academic Planning, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the NUC. The letter confirmed that these programs would be delivered on a full-time basis at the university’s main campus, starting in the 2024/2025 academic session.

Postgraduate Programs Approved:

Ph.D. Financial Sector Regulations

Ph.D. Money and Capital Markets

Ph.D. Development Finance

M.Sc. & Ph.D. Finance

Undergraduate Programs Approved:

B.Sc. Architecture

B.Sc. Building Technology

B.Sc. Data Science

B.Sc. Cyber Security

B.Sc. Broadcasting

B.Sc. Public Relations

B.Sc. Journalism and Media Studies

B.Sc. Criminology and Security Studies

B.Sc. Demography and Social Statistics

B.Sc. Statistics and Data Analytics

B. Environmental Health Science

B.A. History and Diplomatic Studies

B.Ed. Early Child Education

B.Ed. Primary Education Studies

The NUC’s decision follows a resource verification visit conducted by a panel of experts to assess the university’s readiness, including human and material resources, to offer these programs.

This development underscores NSUK’s commitment to providing cutting-edge education tailored to meet national and global demands. The university management has expressed gratitude to the NUC for the recognition and pledged to maintain high standards in the delivery of these programs.

For more information, visit NSUK's official Information and Protocol Unit.