NUC Approves 18 Programmes for Federal University, Kachia

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 18 full-time programmes for the newly established Federal University of Applied Sciences Kachia (FUASK) in the southern part of Kaduna State.

The pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. William Qurix, announced the approval in a statement signed by the university’s Registrar, Prof. Sanusi Gambo, in Abuja on Tuesday.

Qurix said that the programmes, which would begin from the 2025/2026 academic session, are in key areas of basic medical sciences, allied health sciences, and computing.

He explained that the approval followed successful resource verification of new programmes and re-validation of existing exercises carried out by the NUC in FUASK.

According to him, the achievement is a collective triumph and a signal that FUASK is ready to become a centre of excellence in applied sciences and technology.

He identified the approved programmes as:

• Medicine and Surgery
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Software Engineering
• Doctor of Pharmacy
• B.Sc. Information Technology
• B.Sc. Computer Science
• B.Sc. Cyber Security
• B.Sc. Environmental Resource Management
• B.Sc. Microbiology
• B.Sc. Biotechnology
• B.Sc. Anatomy
• B.Sc. Physiology
• B. Medical Laboratory Science
• B. Radiography
• B. Health Information Management
• B. NSc. Nursing Sciences
• B.Sc. Architecture
• B.Sc. Quantity Surveying
• B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry

Speaking on this significant milestone, Qurix expressed profound appreciation to the NUC “for its continuous support and guidance."

“This approval is a bold endorsement of our commitment to academic excellence, innovation and the advancement of applied sciences in Nigeria.

“The inclusion of critical programmes like medicine, pharmacy and software engineering marks a turning point in our mission to provide industry-relevant, solution-driven education for national development.”