Federal University Dutse gets NUC approval for 30 new programmes

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the commencement of the Faculty of Law and 30 new academic programmes at the Federal University Dutse (FUD), beginning from the 2026/2027 academic session.

The approval was contained in a letter dated September 11, 2026, with reference number NUC/AP/F33/VOL.II/15, signed by the Director of Academic Planning, NUC, Abubakar M. Girei, and addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Ahmad Mohammed Gumel.

Among the newly approved programmes are LLB Common and Islamic Law, BSc Artificial Intelligence, BSc Data Science, BSc Information Systems, Medical Laboratory Science, Community Health, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Radiography and Optometry.

Others include Parasitology and Entomology, Environmental Standards, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Applied Geology and Remote Sensing, as well as several education programmes, including Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Educational Management, Early Childhood Education, Adult Education, Arabic and English.

The commission also approved postgraduate programmes in Forestry and Wildlife, Accounting, Treasury and Finance, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology, alongside Master’s programmes in Banking and Finance and Accounting and Finance.

Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ahmad Mohammed Gumel, described the approval as a significant milestone in the university’s efforts to expand its academic programmes.

Professor Gumel said the new programmes were introduced to respond to emerging educational and manpower needs, particularly in technology, science, education and health-related fields.

He added that the expansion would provide students with relevant knowledge and practical skills needed to meet changing industry demands and address contemporary societal challenges.

According to him, the initiative is also aimed at producing graduates who are adequately prepared for the workforce and capable of contributing meaningfully to national development.