Yola, Adamawa State — The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 16 new undergraduate programmes for Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, with effect from the 2025/2026 academic session.
The approval, which significantly expands the university’s academic offerings, includes programmes in the arts, sciences, technology, and communication, with an admission quota of 800 students.
The newly approved programmes are B.A. Arabic, B.A. Islamic Studies, B.A. English, B.Sc. Cyber Security, B.Sc. Data Science, B.Sc. Information and Communication Technology, B.Sc. Information Systems, and B.Sc. Software Engineering.
Other degree programmes include B.Sc. Environmental Management, B.Sc. Meteorology, B.Sc. Forensic Science, B.Sc. Applied Geophysics, B.Sc. Petroleum Chemistry, B.Sc. Mass Communication, B.Sc. Broadcasting, and B.Sc. Journalism and Media Studies.
The approval represents a major boost for Modibbo Adama University, one of the leading tertiary institutions in northeastern Nigeria, and reflects the institution’s commitment to expanding academic opportunities and meeting the evolving educational needs of students in the region.
The introduction of technology-focused programmes such as Cyber Security, Data Science, Software Engineering, and Information Systems aligns with global digital transformation trends and meets Nigeria’s growing demand for skilled professionals in the technology sector.
Similarly, the approval of Environmental Management, Meteorology, Applied Geophysics, and Petroleum Chemistry demonstrates the university’s commitment to environmental sciences and energy-related disciplines, which are critical to Nigeria’s economic development and environmental sustainability.
Mass Communication, Broadcasting, Journalism, and Media Studies programmes will provide students with professional training in media production, journalism, and digital communication, preparing them for careers in Nigeria’s thriving media industry.
The Arabic and Islamic Studies programmes add to the university’s humanities offerings by catering to students interested in religious studies, Middle Eastern languages, and cultural studies, while the English programme expands language and literature options.
The admission quota of 800 students across the 16 programmes indicates the university’s readiness to accommodate significant enrollment and suggests that infrastructure, faculty, and resources have been assessed and approved by the NUC to support quality education delivery.
Modibbo Adama University, previously known as the Federal University of Technology, Yola, was founded in 1981 and renamed in 2011. The institution has consistently expanded its academic programmes to meet national educational objectives and regional development requirements.
The NUC approval process typically entails a thorough evaluation of proposed programmes, including faculty qualifications, library resources, laboratory facilities, curriculum content, and overall institutional capacity to provide quality education.
With these additions, Modibbo Adama University joins other Nigerian universities in expanding their programme offerings to accommodate growing student populations and diversify academic options beyond traditional disciplines.
Prospective students interested in the newly approved programmes should apply through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for the 2025/2026 academic year, following the university’s admission guidelines and meeting the entry requirements for each programme.
The expansion comes at a time when Nigerian universities are under pressure to increase access to higher education while maintaining quality standards and addressing skills gaps in critical sectors of the economy.
Prospective students interested in the newly approved programmes should apply through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for the 2025/2026 academic year, following the university’s admission guidelines and meeting the entry requirements for each programme.
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