Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, formerly known as Katsina State University, is an institution located in Katsina State, Nigeria.
With a vision to become one of the best universities in Nigeria, Africa, and the world, and a mission to produce graduates who are well-grounded, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to societal development, the university strives to offer quality education and foster a culture of research.
This blog post provides a background on the university, its history, and key information regarding acceptance and school fees.
History and Establishment: The university was established under Law No.7 of September 2006 as Katsina State University and later renamed Umaru Musa Yar’adua University on April 8, 2009. This renaming was in honor of the Late President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Alhaji Umaru Yar’adua. The government and people of Katsina State aimed to nurture and develop a world-class university focused on modern information and communication technology (ICT) culture.
Academic Programs: UMYU commenced its first academic programs in January 2007 at the temporary site located at Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic. The university offers a wide range of courses, including 37 accredited undergraduate programs and diploma courses. These programs span various disciplines such as education, social sciences, sciences, law, and management.
Acceptance Fee: For newly admitted students, the university requires the payment of an acceptance fee. This fee serves as confirmation of the student’s intention to pursue their studies at UMYU. Failure to pay the acceptance fee may result in forfeiture of the admission offer. The acceptance fee for the 2023/2024 academic session at UMYU is set at N20,000 (twenty thousand nairas), and it is a compulsory nonrefundable payment.
School Fees: UMYU, like other educational institutions, has a school fee schedule that covers the cost of maintaining the school and running its programs. While the exact fee schedule for the 2023/2024 academic session for new students has not been released, the following is a guide based on the previous academic year:
- Education and Physics: N60,000 – N70,000
- Education and Mathematics: N60,000 – N70,000
- Sociology: N60,000 – N70,000
- Public Administration: N60,000 – N70,000
- Political Science: N60,000 – N70,000
- And so on for other courses…
Conclusion
Umaru Musa Yar’adua University is a Nigerian institution dedicated to providing quality education and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among its graduates.
With its vision to be among the best universities globally and its mission to drive research for societal development, UMYU aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success.
Prospective students should take note of the acceptance fee requirement and anticipate the school fee schedule for their chosen course