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UMYU · Accredited Tertiary Institution · North West Geopolitical Zone
State university located in Katsina State, Nigeria.
Umaru Musa Yar'adua University maintains accredited faculty programs across sciences, arts, social sciences, and professional degree tracks in Katsina State.
Features dedicated lecture halls, science laboratories, computer CBT training units, and university library resources for students.
Offers on-campus and verified off-campus student residential options, active student associations, and campus sporting activities.
Official departmental merit cut-offs, minimum aggregate scores, and required UTME subjects.
| Degree Program | UTME Benchmark | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Radiography | 209/ 400 | Check Subjects |
| Nursing Science | 208/ 400 | Check Subjects |
| Optometry | 206/ 400 | Check Subjects |
| Law | 202/ 400 | Check Subjects |
| Computer Science | 187/ 400 | Check Subjects |
| Information Technology | 187/ 400 | Check Subjects |
| Civil Engineering | 183/ 400 | Check Subjects |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering | 183/ 400 | Check Subjects |
| Geophysics | 183/ 400 | Check Subjects |
| Statistics | 182/ 400 | Check Subjects |
| Architecture | 181/ 400 | Check Subjects |
| Geology | 179/ 400 | Check Subjects |
| Chemical Engineering | 179/ 400 | Check Subjects |
| Public Administration | 176/ 400 | Check Subjects |
| Sociology | 176/ 400 | Check Subjects |
| Criminology and Security Studies | 175/ 400 | Check Subjects |
| Political Science | 174/ 400 | Check Subjects |
| Mass Communication | 171/ 400 | Check Subjects |
CBT Screening Test
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₦2,000
Tuition and fees at Umaru Musa Yar'adua University vary based on whether the student is enrolled in humanities, social sciences, or laboratory-based/clinical faculties.
₦57k–₦137k
Payable upon provisional admission offer via JAMB CAPS & university portal.
Optional on-campus hostel balloting or private off-campus accommodation.
As a state-owned tertiary institution, admission into Umaru Musa Yar'adua University prioritizes indigenes of Katsina State while maintaining open merit quotas:
Allocated to candidates with verified LGA certificate from Katsina State.
Available to high-scoring candidates across all Nigerian states based on aggregate performance.
Information on this page is compiled from Umaru Musa Yar'adua University's official screening bulletins, the National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation directory, and the JAMB IBASS syllabus.
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