The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially approved 18 full-time academic programmes for the Federal University of Applied Sciences Kachia (FUASK) in Kaduna State, marking a major milestone for the newly established institution.
The announcement was made by the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. William Qurix, in a statement released by the Registrar, Prof. Sanusi Gambo.
These approved programmes are set to commence in the 2025/2026 academic session, covering critical fields in basic medical sciences, allied health sciences, and computing. The green light from the NUC came after a successful resource verification and re-validation exercise carried out by the commission.
Prof. Qurix described the development as a “collective triumph,” adding that it positions FUASK as a future hub for excellence in applied sciences and technology.
Among the newly approved courses are:
- Medicine and Surgery
- Doctor of Pharmacy
- B.Sc. Software Engineering
- 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. Nursing Sciences
- B.Sc. Architecture
- B.Sc. Quantity Surveying
- B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
Prof. Qurix expressed heartfelt gratitude to the NUC for its ongoing support, stating:
“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.”
With this development, FUASK is well on its way to becoming a leading institution that bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world solutions.
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