Malete, Kwara State – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 24 new academic programmes for Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, in a major boost to higher education and admission opportunities in Nigeria.
The approval significantly expands the university’s academic portfolio and comes ahead of the 2026/2027 admission cycle, offering prospective students more options in professional, science, technology and education-related disciplines.
Among the newly approved undergraduate programmes are:
- B.Sc. Architecture
- B.Sc. Quantity Surveying
- B.Sc. Surveying and Geoinformatics
- B.NSc. Nursing Science
- Bachelor of Community Health Science
- B.Eng. Computer Engineering
- B.Eng. Industrial and Production Engineering
- B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering
- B.Sc. Insurance and Risk Management
- B.Ed. Educational Technology
- B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
- B.Ed. Health Education
- B.Ed. Entrepreneurship Education
- B.Ed. Technology Education
The approval also includes several postgraduate programmes, bringing the total number of newly accredited programmes to 24.
The development is expected to increase admission opportunities for candidates seeking quality education in healthcare, engineering, architecture, education, and other high-demand fields.
KWASU described the approval as another milestone in its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and producing graduates equipped with skills needed for national development.
The latest approval builds on previous NUC approvals granted to the university, reflecting KWASU’s steady expansion and growing reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading state-owned universities.
Prospective candidates interested in any of the newly approved programmes are advised to monitor the university’s admission portal for details on admission requirements, Post-UTME registration, and eligibility criteria.
For more information and admission updates, visit the official KWASU website: https://kwasu.edu.ng