Federal University Dutse Secures NUC Approval for 30 New Programs
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for 30 new academic programmes at the Federal University Dutse, including B.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence, Law, Data Science, and Medical Laboratory Science. This approval was communicated in a letter dated September 11, 2026, signed by Abubakar M.
Girei, the Director of Academic Planning at NUC, and addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ahmad Gumel. The new programmes will commence in the 2026/2027 academic session and include various undergraduate and postgraduate courses, such as B.Sc.
Community Health, M.Sc. in Accounting, and PhD in Forestry and Wildlife. Prof. Gumel stated that these programmes are designed to address the educational needs of society, focusing on technology, science education, and health-related disciplines, ensuring that graduates are equipped with relevant skills for the workforce.
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