University in Nigeria
Sharada, Kano, Kano State
University profile
Baba-Ahmed University Kano (BAUK) is a private university located at 306 Sharada Industrial Estate, Phase 1, Sharada, Kano, Kano State. Its motto is "Value by Knowledge", and it aims to combine theoretical grounding with hands-on technological skills, with a digitally integrated and culturally grounded academic environment. The founder and Pro-Chancellor is Sen. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, PhD; the Chancellor is HH Alhaji Nasir Ado Bayero and the Vice-Chancellor is Professor Adamu Idris Tanko.
Teaching is organised in faculties. The Faculty of Science and Computing offers B.Sc. programmes in Biochemistry, Computer Science and Software Engineering. The Faculty of Social and Management Sciences offers B.Sc. programmes in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, and Criminology and Security Studies. A Faculty of Law was launched during the 2024-2026 expansion phase. Undergraduate degrees run for four academic sessions (eight semesters).
Facilities include an e-library, campus-wide fibre-optic connectivity, smart classrooms, specialised laboratories and a medical centre for students and staff. Students use online portals for admission, course registration and examination receipts, and academic regulations are set out in the Student Handbook (Second Edition, 2026-2030), effective from the 26C Semester of the 2026/2027 session.
The university was licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2022 and admitted its first students in 2023. The university operates a campus security system and student welfare services, and has links with industry for internships and field training.
Scholarships may be awarded to deserving applicants. Enquiries can be directed to the Bursary via the admissions page or by email to [email protected].
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View scholarships for Baba Ahmed University, Kano State →Admission is through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by JAMB. The minimum UTME score is 150, varying by programme. Candidates need at least five credit passes in WAEC, NECO or NABTEB at not more than two sittings, with a credit in English Language mandatory for all programmes and a credit in Mathematics for science, technology and business programmes. Candidates must also complete the BAUK Post-UTME online screening.
Holders of IJMB, JUPEB, NCE, ND or HND with acceptable grades or points, who also hold five O'Level credits including English Language and Mathematics, may apply through Direct Entry. A JAMB Direct Entry registration and verification of previous transcripts are required; A-Level holders with at least two passes are also eligible.
For the 2026/2027 session applications opened in August 2026, screening ran in September 2026 and the session begins in September 2026.
Tuition per semester is N912,900 for Sciences and Computing and N812,900 for Social and Management Sciences. Fees are reviewed annually.
Sharada campus, Kano - 306 Sharada Industrial Estate, Phase 1, Sharada, Kano State. All faculties are taught here, and the post-UTME screening exercise and convocation arena are on this campus.
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