Huda University, Gusau, Zamafara State

Huda University Gusau (HUG) is a private university in Gusau, Zamfara State, in north-western Nigeria. It describes itself as the first accredited private university in Zamfara State, and its campus is on the Eastern Bypass, Sokoto Road. The National Universities Commission and the Federal Ministry of Education issued its operational approval on 15 May 2023.

The university's mission is to create an effective world-class educational system that engages and prepares students to be globally competitive for colleges and careers. Its vision is to make a transformational impact on society, regionally, nationally and globally, by working with partners beyond the traditional boundaries of the campus, and to contribute through education, learning and research at the highest level of international excellence. Its core values are Godliness, Academic Excellence and Civic Responsibility.

Teaching is organised in three faculties: Management and Social Sciences, Science and Computing, and Allied Health Sciences. Ten departments offer 15 bachelor's programmes: Accounting, Taxation, Economics, Public Administration, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Petroleum Chemistry, Computer Science, Forensic Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Nursing, Public Health and Health Information Management.

The university has a library with its own online catalogue and access to subscribed and open e-resources, including EbscoHost, ScienceDirect, AGORA, ARDI, HINARI, OARE and JSTOR. Hostel accommodation is available, with bed-space reservation handled online through the admissions portal. The Vice Chancellor is Prof. Mohammed Zubairu.