NUC Approves 12 New Academic Programmes for Sa’adu Zungur University

Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Gadau, has recorded another significant milestone in its academic development with the approval of twelve (12) new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

The approval, conveyed in a letter dated 15 June 2026, followed a comprehensive resource assessment exercise conducted by the Commission to ascertain the University’s preparedness in terms of academic personnel, physical infrastructure, library holdings, laboratories, and other facilities required for the successful delivery of the proposed programmes.

The programmes, approved to commence in the 2026/2027 Academic Session, are:

Undergraduate Programmes

• B.A. (Ed.) Arabic
• B.A. (Ed.) Hausa
• B.A. (Ed.) Islamic Studies
• B.A. Sharia
• B.Sc. Social Work
• B.Sc. (Ed.) Agricultural Science
• B.Sc. (Ed.) Human Kinetics
• B.Sc. (Ed.) Health Education

Postgraduate Programmes

• M.Ed. Educational Management
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), LL.M. and Ph.D. Law
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), M.Sc. and Ph.D. Sociology

Commenting on the development, the Vice-Chancellor of Sa’adu Zungur University, Professor Fatimah Tahir, described the approval as a clear affirmation of the University’s commitment to academic quality, institutional growth and strict compliance with the regulatory standards of the National Universities Commission.

She observed that the addition of the new programmes is in line with the University’s strategic vision of expanding access to quality higher education, strengthening research and innovation, and producing graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to address contemporary national and global challenges.

Professor Tahir expressed profound appreciation to the National Universities Commission for its thorough assessment and confidence in the University

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