Khadija University (KUM) is a private university located in Majia, Jigawa State, Nigeria. It is the first private university in Jigawa State and was established to provide higher education in various academic disciplines. The university is recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC).[1]

History

Khadija University was established in 2014 as a private institution by businessman and philanthropist Alhaji Abdulaziz Garba Namadi. The university was officially incorporated on March 13, 2018. In 2024, the Jigawa State Government approved the acquisition of Khadija University for N11 billion, transitioning it into the state's second public university.[2][3]

Faculties and programs

The university has three main faculties offering undergraduate[4]

Faculty of Social and Management Sciences

Faculty of Science and Computing

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Admission requirements

The university admits students through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry. The requirements include:

  • UTME candidates must have a minimum score of 140.
  • Candidates must have at least five O'Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
  • Direct Entry candidates must have relevant A'Level qualifications such as IJMB, ND, or NCE.

Tuition fees

As of the 2024/2025 academic session, tuition fees vary by faculty:

  • Basic Medical Sciences: ₦698,000 per session
  • Science and Computing: ₦588,000 per session
  • Social and Management Sciences: ₦438,000 per session

Additional fees include an acceptance fee of ₦15,000, a matriculation fee of ₦20,000, and accommodation costs ranging from ₦130,000 to ₦200,000.[5]

Campus and facilities

The university provides hostel accommodation, lecture halls, laboratories, and a digital library to support academic and extracurricular activities.[6]

Accreditation

Khadija University is accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC), which regulates and approves university programs in Nigeria.[7][8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Jigawa govt' approves N11bn for purchase of Khadija University - Daily Trust". Daily Trust. 2024-10-03. Retrieved 2025-02-10.
  2. ^ "How location of new federal university stoked inter-emirate rivalry in Jigawa". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2025-02-10.
  3. ^ "Jigawa: Governor Namadi Launches Committees to Acquire Khadija University – Progressive News". Retrieved 2025-02-11.
  4. ^ samphina.academy@gmail.com (2024-10-25). "Courses Offered in Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State". University Courses in Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
  5. ^ "Home – Khadija University Majia". Retrieved 2025-02-10.
  6. ^ "About KUM – Home". Retrieved 2025-02-10.
  7. ^ KURA, MUHD ZANGINA (2024-10-02). "Jigawa Spends N11bn To Acquire Private Varsity". Retrieved 2025-02-10.
  8. ^ Staff, PostUTMENews (2024-08-28). "Khadija University Post UTME Form 2024/2025 is Out [UPDATED]". Retrieved 2025-02-11.
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