UMYU Opens 2025/2026 Part-Time Degree Admissions — Study While You Work
If you’ve been dreaming of earning a university degree but your busy schedule keeps getting in the way, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) has just made that dream easier to achieve.
The university’s School of Continuing Education has officially announced the commencement of applications for its 2025/2026 Part-Time Degree Programmes, giving working professionals, business owners, and busy individuals the chance to combine work, life, and studies without missing a beat.
Courses Available
UMYU isn’t holding back — the programmes span across multiple faculties, so there’s something for almost every interest.
Faculty of Education
- B.Sc. Ed. Biology
- B.Sc. Ed. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Ed. Economics
- B.Sc. Ed. Geography
- B.Sc. Ed. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Ed. Physics
- B.A. Ed. Arabic
- B.A. Ed. English
- B.A. Ed. French
- B.A. Ed. Hausa
- B.A. Ed. History
- B.A. Ed. Islamic Studies
Faculty of Humanities
- B.A. Arabic
- B.A. English
- B.A. French
- B.A. Hausa
- B.A. Islamic Studies
- B.A. History
Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
- B.Sc. Accounting
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.Sc. Business Administration
- BLIS. Library & Information Science
- B.Sc. Sociology
- B.Sc. Political Science
- B.Sc. Public Administration
Programme Duration
Your study duration depends on your mode of entry:
- UTME Entry – 12 to 18 contacts (about 5 years)
- Direct Entry – 9 to 15 contacts (about 4 years)
Each contact period consists of 15 weeks of lectures, 3 weeks of examinations, and 2 weeks of break — offering a steady, manageable learning pace for busy students.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should:
- Visit the UMYU part-time application portal.
- Purchase the application form for ₦4,000.
- Fill out the form online, upload the required documents, and submit hard copies to the School Secretary.
Why This Matters
With this opportunity, you no longer have to choose between your career and your education. Whether you’re starting fresh or finishing what you began years ago, UMYU’s part-time programme is designed to fit into your lifestyle.
As they say — time waits for no one. This might just be the push you’ve been waiting for.
You may also like to read: UMYU 2025 Admission Cut-Off Marks: Full List for All Courses
