List of YUMSUK Courses and Requirements

Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano (YUMSUK) offers a wide range of undergraduate courses across various disciplines, from sciences and social sciences to education and arts. With the next admission season about to begin, this is the perfect time to start preparing.
If you are interested in studying at YUMSUK, it’s important to know which courses are available and what it takes to be considered for admission. That way, you can be sure you meet the requirements before purchasing the admission form.
In this post, you will find a full list of undergraduate courses offered at YUMSUK, along with the specific admission requirements for both UTME and Direct Entry candidates. Read on to get all the details you need.
List of YUMSUK Courses
Below is the complete list of undergraduate courses offered at Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano (YUMSUK). If you are planning to apply, this list will help you know which programs are available at the university. Go through it carefully to confirm if your preferred course is among them. YUMSUK courses are as follows:
- Accounting
- Anatomy
- Arabic Studies
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education & Arabic
- Education & Biology
- Education & Chemistry
- Education & Economics
- Education & English Language
- Education & Geography
- Education & History
- Education & Islamic Studies
- Education & Mathematics
- Education & Physics
- Education and Computer Science
- English Language
- Entrepreneurial Studies
- Geography
- Hausa
- History
- History & International Studies
- Information & Communication Technology
- International Studies
- Islamic Studies
- Library & Information Science Education
- Mathematics
- Medicine & Surgery
- Physics
- Physiology
- Teacher Education Science
YUMSUK Admission Requirements For UTME and Direct Entry Candidates
There are two main modes of entry to gain admission into Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano (YUMSUK), through the UTME and Direct Entry. If you are interested in applying through either mode, you must make sure you meet the admission requirements listed for it. The requirements are as follows:-
UTME Admission
- Candidates must ensure they choose Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano (YUMSUK) as their first choice of institution when applying through JAMB.
- Candidates must score at least 150 in the UTME to be eligible for admission. Note that some competitive courses may require higher scores.
- They must have a minimum of five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB).
- Candidates are also required to participate in the YUMSUK Post-UTME screening exercise.
For Direct Entry Admission
- Candidates must also have five (5) O’Level credit passes, including English and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings.
- In addition, they must possess a relevant qualification, such as NCE, ND, HND, or IJMB with at least a Lower Credit or its equivalent.
- Direct Entry candidates must apply through JAMB Direct Entry and also participate in the university’s screening exercise.
If, after going through these admission requirements, you find that you are eligible, the next step is to visit the official YUMSUK admission portal and check if the Post-UTME Form for the 2025/2026 academic session is out. Once it’s available, go ahead and apply for admission without delay.
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