Taraba State University receives NUC approval for 24 new undergraduate programmes
Taraba State University (TASU) has recorded a significant academic achievement following the approval of 24 new undergraduate programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
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Taraba State University (TASU) has recorded a significant academic achievement following the approval of 24 new undergraduate programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
The newly approved programmes will commence from the 2026/2027 academic session.
The approval was secured under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sunday Paul Bako, and the university's management team after the successful completion of the NUC's resource verification exercise.
According to the Commission's approval letter, all 24 programmes will be offered on a full-time basis at the university's main campus in Jalingo.
The newly approved programmes are:
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B.A. Sharia
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B.A. Christian Theology
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B.A. Philosophy
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B.A. Religious Studies
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B.A. African Traditional Religion
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B.A. Classics
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B.Sc. Advertisement
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B.Sc. Broadcasting
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B.Sc. Journalism and Media Studies
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B.Sc. Public Relations
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B.Sc. Data Science
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B.Sc. Information and Communication Technology
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B.Sc. Software Engineering
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B.Sc. Human Anatomy
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B.Sc. Human Physiology
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B.RAD. Radiology
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B.Sc. Banking and Finance
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B.Sc. Meteorology and Climate Studies
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B.Sc. Survey and Geo-Informatics
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B.Ed. Special Needs Education
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B.Ed. Entrepreneurship
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B.Ed. Sustainable Development Studies
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B.Ed. Human Kinetics
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B.Ed. Health Education
The approval marks a major step in the university's ongoing efforts to expand its academic offerings and strengthen its teaching, learning and research capacity.
The development also underscores the institution's commitment to aligning with global academic standards while enhancing opportunities for national and international academic collaborations.
With the introduction of the new programmes, Taraba State University is expected to provide more higher education opportunities for prospective students and further establish itself as one of Nigeria's growing centres for academic excellence and innovation.
The university community has welcomed the approval as another milestone in TASU's continued growth and development.
