The management of Yobe State University (YSU) has released an important admission update for the 2025/2026 academic session. The notice provides details on departments that have filled their admission quota and those that still have available slots for interested applicants.

This update serves as an opportunity for candidates who are yet to gain admission to change to programmes that are still accepting students, provided they meet the required qualifications.

Programmes That Have Filled Admission Quotas

According to YSU, several programmes have reached full capacity and are no longer accepting new applicants. These include departments in the College of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law, and Faculty of Social and Management Sciences.

College of Medical Sciences:

• Medicine and Surgery
  
• Doctor of Physiotherapy
  
• Physiology
  
• Anatomy
  
• Nursing Science
  
• Medical Laboratory Science
  
• Radiography
  

Faculty of Science:

• Biochemistry
  
• Environmental Biology
  
• Geology
  
• Information Technology
  
• Microbiology
  

Faculty of Law:

• Law
  

Faculty of Social and Management Sciences:

• Criminology and Security Studies
  

Programmes with Available Admission Slots

YSU also announced that many programmes across various faculties are still open for admission. Qualified applicants are encouraged to consider switching to these areas to secure a place for the 2025/2026 session.

Faculty of Science:

• Chemistry
  
• Computer Science
  
• Cyber Security
  
• Biology
  
• Botany
  
• Mathematics
  
• Physics
  
• Statistics
  
• Zoology
  

Faculty of Arts:

• Arabic Studies
  
• English
  
• Hausa
  
• History and International Studies
  
• Islamic Studies
  
• Linguistics (Arabic, English, and Hausa)
  

Faculty of Social and Management Sciences:

• Accountancy
  
• Business Administration
  
• Economics
  
• Geography
  
• Political Science
  
• Public Administration
  
• Sociology
  
• Environmental Standards
  

Faculty of Agriculture:

• Agriculture
  
• Forestry and Wildlife Management
  

Faculty of Education:

• Library and Information Science
  
• Education (Arabic, English, Hausa, History, Islamic Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Business Education, Economics, and Geography)
  

How to Apply for Available Programmes

Interested applicants should submit their requests for course changes to the Admissions Officer at Yobe State University. Candidates are reminded to choose only related programmes for which they meet the admission requirements.

YSU reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a transparent and fair admission process, ensuring that qualified students have the chance to pursue courses that align with their interests and academic goals.

YSU’s Commitment to Fair Access and Academic Excellence

By releasing this update, Yobe State University continues to promote equal access to higher education. The institution remains dedicated to helping students find the right academic paths that suit their skills and aspirations while sustaining excellence in teaching and research.