Students seeking admission into Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, will have more programme options from the 2026/2027 academic session following the approval of 24 new full-time courses by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
The newly approved programmes include undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across engineering, health sciences, education, architecture, arts, food science, and management. The approval allows the university to officially begin admitting students into these courses as full-time programmes.
New Programmes Coming to KWASU
According to the university, the NUC has approved a total of 24 academic programmes, made up of:
- 14 undergraduate programmes
- 10 postgraduate programmes
The approval takes effect from the 2026/2027 academic session, giving prospective students more academic opportunities across different faculties.
List of New Undergraduate Courses
The approved undergraduate programmes are:
- B.Sc. Architecture
- B.Sc. Quantity Surveying
- B.Sc. Surveying and Geoinformatics
- B.NSc. Nursing Science
- B.Ed. Educational Technology
- B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
- B.Ed. Health Education
- B.Ed. Entrepreneurship Education
- B.Sc. Insurance and Risk Management
- B.Ed. Technology Education
- B.Community Health Science
- B.Eng. Computer Engineering
- B.Eng. Industrial and Production Engineering
- B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering
These programmes will admit students on a full-time basis beginning with the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
More Opportunities for Science and Health Students
The latest approval is good news for candidates interested in health and science-related careers.
Some of the newly introduced health programmes include:
- Nursing Science
- Community Health Science
- Health Education
- Biomedical Engineering
Students looking to build careers in healthcare now have more options to consider at KWASU.
Engineering Courses Expanded
KWASU has also strengthened its engineering faculty with three additional degree programmes:
- Computer Engineering
- Industrial and Production Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
The new courses are expected to support the growing demand for professionals in technology, manufacturing, and healthcare engineering.
Education Programmes Receive a Boost
Future teachers and education professionals also have more choices with the approval of five new education programmes:
- Educational Technology
- Guidance and Counselling
- Health Education
- Entrepreneurship Education
- Technology Education
These programmes are designed to prepare graduates for careers in teaching, educational management, and curriculum development.
Architecture, Surveying and Business-Related Courses
Apart from health and engineering, the approval also covers programmes in environmental and management fields.
They include:
- Architecture
- Quantity Surveying
- Surveying and Geoinformatics
- Insurance and Risk Management
These courses broaden the university’s offerings for students interested in construction, planning, finance, and risk management.
New Postgraduate Programmes Approved
The NUC also approved several postgraduate programmes at master’s, postgraduate diploma, and doctoral levels.
The approved programmes include:
- M.A. Fine and Applied Arts
- Ph.D. Fine and Applied Arts
- M.A. Performing Arts
- Ph.D. Performing Arts
- M.A. Linguistics
- PGD Food Science and Technology
- M.Tech Food Science and Technology
- Ph.D. Food Science and Technology
- Ph.D. Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Ph.D. Public Administration
- Ph.D. Mass Communication
These additions are expected to strengthen research and postgraduate education at the university.
Approval Officially Granted by the NUC
The approval was conveyed in an official letter dated 19 June 2026 and addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh.
The letter was signed by Abubakar M. Girei, Director of Academic Planning at the National Universities Commission.
Vice-Chancellor Commends Staff
Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor congratulated members of staff who participated in the NUC resource verification exercise that led to the approval.
He noted that the achievement reflects the university’s commitment to quality teaching, impactful research, and community service while reaffirming KWASU’s goal of producing graduates capable of contributing to national and global development.
What Prospective Students Should Know
While the programmes have now been approved, the university has not yet released admission details for the new courses.
Information such as:
- Admission forms
- Entry requirements
- JAMB cut-off marks
- O’Level subject combinations
- School fees
- Screening dates
will be announced separately by the university when admissions begin.
Students interested in any of the newly approved programmes should continue to monitor official KWASU admission updates.
Is Part-Time Admission Included?
No.
The approval granted by the National Universities Commission applies only to full-time programmes. There was no announcement regarding part-time or distance learning options.
Final Thoughts
The approval of 24 new academic programmes marks another important step in KWASU’s expansion. With new courses in Nursing Science, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Architecture, Community Health Science, and several postgraduate disciplines, the university is creating more opportunities for students seeking quality higher education in Nigeria.
Prospective applicants should watch for the release of the 2026/2027 admission forms and admission guidelines to know when applications for these programmes will begin.
