Federal University Dutse Launches 30 New Academic 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, among others. This approval was communicated in a letter dated 11th September 2026, signed by Abubakar M. Girei, the Director of Academic Planning at NUC, and addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of the university, 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 Forestry and Wildlife, and PhD in Accounting.
Prof. Ahmad Gumel stated that these programmes are designed to meet the evolving educational needs of society, focusing on technology, science education, and health-related disciplines, thereby preparing graduates for current industry demands.
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