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Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State

Kano State

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About Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State

Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila (AUSU) is a private university in Sumaila Local Government Area, Kano State, Nigeria. Its motto is Ilimi da Nagarta. The Vice-Chancellor is Prof. Abdulhadi Sale Kumurya.

The university's vision is to be a reputable and inclusive student-centred teaching and research university that prepares engaged citizens, scholars and leaders for a changing global society, and that remains in harmony with its host community and promotes its cultural, religious and spiritual values. Its mission is to encourage global study, experiential learning and research, interdisciplinary scholarship, creativity and entrepreneurial endeavours with the fear of Allah.

The university has three faculties and 25 programmes, and enrols about 2,100 students, together with about 100 students on an IJMB programme.

Admission is through the university's online admission portal, followed by physical screening. Admitted candidates log in to their dashboard to accept the offer and print evidence of acceptance. Staff and student portals and a learning management system are available online.

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Admission requirements (2025/2026 session)

Candidates who sat the 2025 UTME are considered. The minimum UTME score is 150 and above. Candidates must upload their SSCE results on the JAMB CAPS portal; JAMB announced that CAPS closes at the end of November 2025 and no admissions are processed beyond that deadline.

How to apply

  • Create an account on the online admission portal (ausu.admissions.cloud) with your names and a valid phone number, which serves as the username.
  • Log in with the phone number as username and password.
  • Pay the non-refundable application fee of N20,300 using your preferred payment mode.
  • Complete the application form: personal details, preferred programme and educational qualifications, and upload a recent passport photograph (above 100 KB and below 400 KB).
  • Review and submit.
  • Attend physical screening in person with all original credentials and four copies of each document; dates are announced later.

Application dates

Sale of application forms for 2025/2026 began on Friday 18 July 2025 and the portal stayed open for five weeks.

Facilities

  • Library
  • Laboratories
  • Online student, staff and LMS portals

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Study programmes offered at Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State.

Advance Diploma In Biotechnology
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Advance Diploma In Computer Science
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Advance Diploma In Health Promotion
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Advance Diploma In Mathematics
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Advance Diploma In Public Health
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Advance Diploma In Software Engineering
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BA Arabic Studies
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BA English
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BA Islamic Studies
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BA Shari'ah
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BEng Biomedical Engineering
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BEng Civil Engineering
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