University in Nigeria
Keffi, Nasarawa State
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Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) is a state university established under Nasarawa State Law No. 2 of 2001, passed by the State House of Assembly. Its motto is "Knowledge for development", and it was founded to widen access to university education and to equip graduates to develop their communities, the nation and the world. The university describes its founding philosophy as belief in excellence, creativity, productivity and freedom of conscience for the advancement of the individual and humanity. Academic activities began in 2002.
The main campus lies along the Keffi-Akwanga Road in Keffi, Nasarawa State (P.M.B. 1022). The university operates four campus locations across the state. It describes itself as a comprehensive university with a broad mission of teaching, research and service to society, and it presents its undergraduate offer under six study areas: administration and business, arts and humanities, science and technology, law and governance, agriculture and environment, and education and society.
Postgraduate work is run by the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS), which covers eight faculties: Administration, Agriculture, Arts, Education, Environmental Sciences, Law, Natural and Applied Sciences, and Social Sciences. Alongside the faculties are nine institutes and centres, including the Institute of Education, the Institute of Governance and Development Studies, the Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies, the Institute of Raw Materials Research and Development, the Brunon Holyst Institute of European Studies, the Global Health and Infectious Diseases Control Institute, the Ibrahim Usman Jibril Institute for the Built Environment, the Institute of Capital Market Studies and the Institute of Strategic and Development Communication, and centres for Gender Studies, Cyberspace Studies, Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change (the Amina Mohammed Centre).
An Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) centre, approved by the National Universities Commission, offers a blended-learning B.Sc. Public Administration admitting at 100 and 200 level, with computer-based examinations and no age limit. The university also runs the NSUK Demonstration Primary and Secondary School, a learning management system, an online journals platform and separate application portals for undergraduate and postgraduate candidates.
The university is led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sa'adatu Hassan Liman.
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View scholarships for Nasarawa State University Keffi →Candidates are admitted at 100 and 200 level on the basis of ordinary and advanced level, diploma or professional certificates and are not expected to sit JAMB; NSUK regularises the admission with JAMB. 100 level: at least five credit passes in SSCE (GCE, WASC or NECO) in not more than two sittings, including English, Mathematics, Economics, Government, History or Civic Education. 200 level: the O-Level credits plus two A-Level passes chosen from Government, Economics, Accounts, Business Management, Geography or Statistics; lower credit ND or NCE passes in related fields; very good passes in three JUPEB subjects (Economics and any two of Financial Accounting, Business Management, Government and Geography); or any other qualification accepted by Senate. Minimum duration is four years from 100 level and three years from 200 level; the ODeL FAQ also gives three years for Direct Entry and two years for 300-level (HND/B.Sc.) entry. Study is by blended learning and fees may be paid per session or per semester, or in two instalments within a semester.
Five O-Level credits (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or GCE) including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings, and an NYSC discharge certificate or exemption letter. Original credentials must be presented at registration. M.Phil. and Ph.D. candidates must have official transcripts sent to [email protected] or presented in person.
A first degree of at least Third Class from NSUK or another recognised university, or an HND with at least Upper Credit in a relevant discipline. HND holders with lower credit need at least five years of relevant post-qualification experience. Other qualifications may be accepted by the SPGS Board and Senate.
NSUK graduates need First or Second Class Honours; holders of equivalent qualifications from other recognised institutions are eligible. A candidate with a lower first degree may be considered with a good relevant postgraduate diploma at upper credit level.
A master's degree from NSUK with a CGPA of at least 3.00 on a 5-point scale (M.Sc., M.A., M.Ed., LL.M.) or 3.50 (professional master's such as MBA or MPA), or equivalent qualifications from other recognised universities.
A master's degree from NSUK with a CGPA of at least 3.50 on a 5-point scale (or 52.5 per cent), or an M.Phil. with at least 4.00; equivalent qualifications from other recognised universities are considered. Candidates must show adequate intellectual capacity and problem-solving potential.
Master's programmes in Organizational Development Studies and Advocacy Studies need a first degree in Sociology, Psychology, Public or Business Administration or a relevant discipline with at least Second Class; the PGDs in these fields need at least Third Class. Five credits including Mathematics and English in not more than two sittings apply.
Postgraduate tuition for new students in the 2024/2025 session: PGD N249,900; academic master's N261,240; professional master's N399,990; M.Phil./Ph.D. N276,390 per session. Returning students: PGD N134,600; academic master's N142,160; professional master's N234,600; M.Phil./Ph.D. N152,890. Fees cover registration, tuition, supervision, examinations and graduation, library membership, students' union membership and ID cards.
Undergraduate applications are made on the university application portal at ug.nsuk.edu.ng/application; postgraduate applications at pg.nsuk.edu.ng/application; ODeL applications through odel.nsuk.edu.ng.
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