Usmanu Danfodio University, School fees, Admission requirements, Hostel Accommodation, List of Courses Offered

Usmanu Danfodiyo University also known as UDUS is a federal university located in the city of Sokoto.

It was established in 1975 by the Sokoto State government.

UDUS is named after Usumanu Danfodiyo, a renowned Islamic scholar and the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate.

The university is one of the foremost institutions of higher learning in the Nigerian educational system.

In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide to UDUS including the school fees, admission requirements, hostel accommodation and the list of courses offered.

Usmanu Danfodiyo University School Fees

The school fees at UDUS vary depending on the faculty and course of study.

The school charges different fees for indigenes and non-indigenes of Sokoto state.

The school fees range from N29,700 to N61,500 for indigenes while non-indigenes pay between N44,700 and N76,500.

All students are also required to pay other charges such as acceptance fee, registration fee, and accommodation fee (if applicable).

Usmanu Danfodiyo University Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission into UDUS, prospective students must meet the following requirements:

• Possess a minimum of five credits in O’Level subjects including Mathematics and English Language

• Sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and attain the required cut-off mark for their chosen course of study.

• Apply for admission through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and choose UDUS as their first choice.

• Participate in the post-UTME screening exercise and attain the required score.

Usmanu Danfodiyo University Hostel Accommodation

UDUS provides accommodation for its students within the campus.

The hostels are well built and are equipped with basic facilities such as beds, wardrobes, fans, study tables and chairs.

The hostels are segregated by gender and each hostel is supervised by a hostel warden.

The accommodation fees range from N12,000 to N20,000 per annum, depending on the type of room chosen.

Usmanu Danfodiyo University List of Courses Offered

1. Accounting
2. Agricultural Economics and Extension
3. Agricultural Engineering
4. Agronomy
5. Anatomy
6. Arabic Studies
7. Biochemistry
8. Biology
9. Business Administration
10. Chemistry
11. Civil Engineering
12. Computer Science
13. Economics
14. Education and Arabic
15. Education and Biology
16. Education and Chemistry
17. Education and Computer Science
18. Education and Islamic Studies
19. Education and Mathematics
20. Education and Physics
21. Electrical/Electronic Engineering
22. English Language
23. Environment Management
24. Fisheries and Aquaculture
25. Geography
26. Geology
27. Hausa
28. History
29. Human Kinetics and Health Education
30. Information and Communication Technology
31. Islamic Studies
32. Law
33. Mathematics
34. Mechanical Engineering
35. Medical Laboratory Science
36. Medicine and Surgery
37. Microbiology
38. Nursing Science
39. Pharmacy
40. Physics
41. Physiology
42. Political Science
43. Public Health
44. Sociology