Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU): Official Announcement of NUC Approval for 16 New Degree Programmes
The Management of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) is pleased to formally announce to the general public, prospective students, and stakeholders that the National Universities Commission (NUC), in a letter dated 13th February 2026, has granted full approval for the establishment and commencement of sixteen new undergraduate and professional degree programmes. This strategic expansion takes effect from the 2025/2026 Academic Session, marking a significant milestone in the university's mission to provide high-quality educational opportunities that align with global industrial and social needs. The newly approved curriculum features a prestigious Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D) professional degree alongside a robust suite of programmes across the faculties of Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, Arts, Education, and Engineering.
Among the professional and technical courses now available for enrollment are Architecture, Building, Quantity Surveying, Surveying and Geoinformatics, Project Management, Urban and Regional Planning, and Estate Management. In the realm of humanities and governance, the university has introduced Local Government and Development Studies, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Fine and Applied Arts, and Music. Education and Engineering disciplines have also been bolstered with the addition of Guidance and Counselling, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering, and Telecommunications Engineering. This expansion reflects the institution's commitment to bridging the gap in specialized manpower within Nigeria's burgeoning technological and administrative sectors.
Admission Eligibility and Registration Procedure
Following this approval, the university has opened its portal for online applications. Candidates who selected Akwa Ibom State University as their first-choice institution and scored a minimum of 265 are eligible to apply for the Doctor of Pharmacy and Architecture programmes. For the remaining fourteen newly approved programmes, the university has set a minimum UTME cut-off score of 250. Candidates who did not initially choose AKSU as their first choice must immediately effect a "Change of Institution" to AKSU via the JAMB portal to become eligible for the screening process.
The online registration window is scheduled to open on Thursday, 19th February 2026. Prospective students are urged to complete their registration promptly at the official application portal. The procedure involves entering a valid JAMB Registration Number, paying a non-refundable fee of ₦2,000.00 (excluding bank charges), and uploading scanned copies of the 2025 UTME Result Slip, Birth Certificate, and Certificate of Origin. Each upload must be in .jpg format and sized between 120KB and 150KB. After confirming all details, applicants must generate the Registration Confirmation Slip to finalize the process.
Security Warning and Institutional Oversight
The University Management wishes to categorically state that it does not employ individuals or sales agents for its admission processes. Admission into any of these prestigious programmes is strictly based on merit and successful screening. Anyone who engages in financial transactions with individuals claiming to represent the university does so at their own risk. All official business must be conducted through the university’s verified portal at www.aksu.edu.ng . For further inquiries, candidates and parents may contact the university via email at registrar@aksu.edu.ng or admissionssupport@aksu.edu.ng . This expansion reinforces AKSU's position as a center of academic excellence in Nigeria.