KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION (KWASUED), ILORIN, GETS NUC APPROVAL FOR FIVE NEW DEGREE PROGRAMMES
The management of Kwara State University of Education (KWASUED), Ilorin, has announced that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved five new undergraduate academic programmes for commencement in the 2026/2027 academic session.
The announcement was made on behalf of the university's Governing Council, Management and Senate. According to an official bulletin signed by the Registrar, Mohammed Jimada Jibril, the approval represents another milestone in the institution's efforts to expand access to quality teacher education and promote academic excellence.
List of Five Newly Approved KWASUED Programmes
The five undergraduate degree programmes approved by the NUC are:
- Human Kinetics Education
- Social Studies and Civic Education
- Political Science Education
- Special Needs Education
- Library and Information Science Education
The programmes are scheduled to commence in the 2026/2027 academic session.
KWASUED Appreciates Key Stakeholders
The university management expressed appreciation to key government officials and other stakeholders whose support contributed to securing the approval.
The university specifically acknowledged the Executive Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, for his leadership and continued support for the institution.
The management also appreciated the Supervising Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, alongside other institutional stakeholders who contributed to the achievement.
What the Approval Means for Prospective Students
The introduction of the five programmes expands KWASUED's academic offerings and creates additional options for candidates interested in education-related degree programmes.
The development also reflects the university's commitment to producing competent, innovative and professional graduates who can contribute to educational development and national progress.
Important Notice to Candidates
Prospective students interested in any of the newly approved programmes should watch for further announcements from KWASUED regarding admission requirements, application procedures and availability for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Candidates are advised to rely on official university announcements for details about the admission process.
Congratulations to the management, staff, students and entire KWASUED community on this achievement.