"The National Universities Commission (NUC) has accredited new programmes for Nigerian universities."
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Overview
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has been actively approving new academic programmes for Nigerian universities, effective from the 2026/2027 academic session. These approvals follow rigorous resource assessment visits to verify that institutions have the required personnel, facilities, and infrastructure .
Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the latest 2026 programme accreditations by institution.
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🏫 Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) — 6 New Programmes
The NUC has approved six new undergraduate programmes for FUNAAB, effective from the 2026/2027 academic session .
Newly Approved Programmes:
· B.Sc. Geophysics
· B.Sc. Public Health
· B.Sc. Biotechnology
· B.Sc. Science Laboratory Technology
· B.Sc. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
· B.Sc. Clothing and Textile
The approval followed a successful resource assessment visit by the NUC to evaluate the university's readiness and the availability of required human and material resources . FUNAAB described the approval as a major milestone in its efforts to broaden academic opportunities and address emerging national and global needs in science, technology, health, and sustainable development .
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🏫 University of Benin (UNIBEN) — 6 New Undergraduate Programmes
The NUC has approved six new full-time undergraduate programmes for the University of Benin, effective from the 2026/2027 academic session .
Newly Approved Programmes:
· B.Sc. Speech Language Therapy
· B.Sc. Occupational Therapy
· B.Sc. International Relations
· B.Sc. Intelligence and Security Studies
· B.Ed. Primary Education
· B.NSc. Nursing Science (in collaboration with UBTH)
The nursing science and allied health programmes align with the policy initiative of the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, aimed at addressing the shortage of healthcare professionals in Nigeria's healthcare sector .
Additional Postgraduate Approvals:
UNIBEN's Centre of Excellence in Space Science Technology and Application also received approval to offer Master's and PhD degrees in Remote Sensing and Aeronautics Engineering .
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🏫 University of Lagos (UNILAG) — 11 Programmes Secure Full Accreditation
UNILAG has announced that 11 academic programmes have secured full accreditation from the NUC and other relevant professional bodies, representing a 100% success rate in the 2025 accreditation exercise .
Newly Accredited Programmes:
· Accounting
· Taxation
· Medical Laboratory Science
· Radiography
· German
· Linguistics
· Home Economics
· Library and Information Science
· Special Needs Education
· Petroleum and Gas Engineering
· Economics and Development Studies
The accreditation is valid for five years, with all programmes retaining their status until 2030 . UNILAG stated that the result reinforces its commitment to academic excellence, quality education, research, and professional development .
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🏫 Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK) — 11 Programmes Accredited
The NUC has officially accredited 11 academic programmes at the Federal University Birnin Kebbi, following an accreditation exercise conducted in October and November 2025 .
Accredited Programmes:
· Accounting
· Masters in Accounting
· M.Sc. Accounting and Finance
· English Language
· Biology
· Chemistry
· Geology
· Industrial Chemistry
· Microbiology
· Physics with Electronics
· Geography
All mentioned programmes received full accreditation from the commission .
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🏫 National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) — New Science Courses
NOUN has secured NUC accreditation for several new science programmes .
Newly Accredited Courses:
· Chemical Engineering
· Computer Engineering
· Mechanical Engineering
· Petroleum Engineering
· Hotel and Catering Management
· Physiology
Note: These departments will be available for admissions enrollment starting from the next semester .
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🏫 Federal University of Health Sciences and Technology, Tsafe — Academic Take-Off Cleared
The NUC has expressed confidence in the preparedness of the Federal University of Health Sciences and Technology, Tsafe (FUHST), following a comprehensive resource verification exercise conducted on June 17, 2026 .
Proposed Programmes Inspected:
· Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
· Dentistry (BDS)
· Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
· Occupational Therapy
· Biotechnology
· Artificial Intelligence
· Several other health-related disciplines
The NUC team conducted detailed inspections of lecture theatres, laboratories, the university library, and e-library to evaluate the institution's readiness for academic activities .
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📋 Full List of 13 New Degree Courses Approved Nationwide
The NUC has also approved 13 new degree programmes for Nigerian universities, set to begin from the 2026/2027 academic session :
S/N Programme
1 B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
2 B.Ed. Classical Christian Education
3 B.Ed. Human Kinetics (Sport Management)
4 B.Eng. Geomatics Engineering
5 B.CH.S. Community Health Science
6 B.Sc. Intelligence and Security Studies
7 B.Sc. Islamic Economics and Finance
8 B.Sc. Parasitology and Entomology
9 B.Sc. Telecommunication Science
10 B.Sc. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
11 B.Sc. Cooperative Economics and Management
12 B.Sc. Nuclear Science
13 B.Eng. Nuclear Engineering
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📌 Major Policy Update: Engineering Admission Quotas Enforced
In a significant development, COREN has announced that the NUC and JAMB have approved the enforcement of admission quotas for engineering programmes in Nigerian universities .
Key Points:
· Engineering programmes will now be placed on the same footing as medicine, law, and pharmacy
· Institutions will admit only the number of students they have the capacity to train effectively
· COREN also secured the reintroduction of oath-taking and indexing of engineering graduates
· The mandatory one-year Engineering Residency Programme (ERP) for degree and HND graduates has been revived before the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
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🚀 Actionable Steps for Candidates
· ✅ Visit the NUC website (https://nuc.edu.ng/) to find the complete list of accredited programmes and universities.
· ✅ Check university websites for detailed programme information, including curriculum, admission requirements, and tuition fees.
· ✅ Visit the JAMB portal to see how new programmes will be reflected in the admission process for the 2026/2027 academic year.
· ✅ For engineering aspirants, note that admission quotas will now be enforced, so competition may be tighter.
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📌 Editor's Note: This article is based on official NUC announcements and verified university statements as of July 2026. Always confirm critical updates on the NUC official website and the respective university portals.
