MAU Yola Opens Admission Into 16 New NUC-Approved Courses for 2025/2026 Session

Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, has officially opened admission into 16 newly approved undergraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session, following a successful resource verification and clearance by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

The development expands MAU’s academic portfolio across arts, sciences, and technology-driven disciplines, offering candidates more options as the university ramps up capacity to meet Nigeria’s growing demand for skilled graduates.

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What You Need to Know at a Glance

• Number of new programmes: 16
• Approval body: National Universities Commission (NUC)
• UTME cut-off mark: Minimum of 160
• O’Level requirement: Five (5) credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings
• Session: 2025/2026

Full List of Newly Approved MAU Undergraduate Programmes

According to the university, the newly approved courses cut across humanities, communication, computing, environmental and physical sciences. The programmes are:

• B.A. Arabic
• B.A. English
• B.A. Islamic Studies
• BSc Data Science
• BSc Information Science
• BSc Environmental Systems
• BSc Forensic Science
• BSc Petroleum Chemistry
• BSc Broadcasting
• BSc Cyber Security
• BSc Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• BSc Software Engineering
• BSc Meteorology
• BSc Applied Geophysics
• BSc Mass Communication
• BSc Journalism and Media Studies

University officials say the programmes were approved after MAU met NUC standards in staffing, infrastructure, and learning resources.

Admission Requirements for the New Courses

Prospective candidates seeking admission into any of the newly introduced programmes must meet the following criteria:

• UTME: A minimum score of 160 in the 2025/2026 UTME
• O’Level: At least five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings

Candidates are also advised to ensure their JAMB subject combinations align with their chosen programmes.

How to Apply: Two Routes Explained

MAU outlined two clear pathways for interested applicants, depending on their original JAMB choice.

1. Change of Programme (For Candidates Who Chose MAU as First Choice)

UTME or Direct Entry (DE) candidates who selected Modibbo Adama University, Yola as their First Choice but were not admitted into their initial courses can apply to switch to any of the new programmes.

This option is open only to candidates who:

• Have similar JAMB subject combinations, and
• Meet the stated O’Level requirements

2. Change of Institution to MAU Yola (For Candidates Who Did Not Choose MAU)

Candidates who did not initially choose MAU Yola are advised to carry out a Change of Institution to Modibbo Adama University through the JAMB Central Admission Processing System (CAPS).

Once the change is completed, eligible candidates can then be considered for admission into any of the newly approved courses.

Why This Matters

Education analysts say the introduction of courses like Data Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, and Forensic Science positions MAU to better align with global workforce demands and Nigeria’s digital economy drive.

For prospective students, the move also means more admission opportunities in a federal university with NUC-backed programmes.

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