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Yobe State University

Coordinates: 11°40′41″N 11°56′46″E / 11.678°N 11.946°E / 11.678; 11.946
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Yobe State University
Yobe State University LOGO
MottoKnowledge Is Light
TypePublic
Established2006
ChancellorAhmed Tijjani Ibn Saleh (Emir of Ngazargamu)
Vice-ChancellorMala Mohammed Daura
Administrative staff
1300
Undergraduates10,000
Postgraduates2400
Location,
Nigeria

11°40′41″N 11°56′46″E / 11.678°N 11.946°E / 11.678; 11.946
Colors   Blue and white
Websiteysu.edu.ng

Yobe State University is located in Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria. It was established under the Yobe state law in 2006 by Alh. Bukar Abba Ibrahim, the then Executive Governor of Yobe State(1999-2007).[1][2][3] The current Vice Chancellor of the university is Professor Mala Mohammed Daura.[4]

Programmes

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Yobe State University offers courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The postgraduate courses offered by the institution at Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and PhD. levels are listed below.[5]

Undergraduate programmes

Entry gate of Yobe State University Damaturu

Yobe State University postgraduate programmes.

  • M.A. Arabic (3 semesters)
  • PhD. Arabic (4 semesters)
  • M.A. Islamic Studies (3 semesters)
  • PhD Islamic Studies (4 semesters)
  • M.A. (Ed.) English Language Education (4 semesters)
  • PhD. English Language Education (6 semesters)
  • PGD Chemistry (2 semesters)
  • M.Sc. Chemistry (3 semesters)
  • PhD. Chemistry (6 semesters)
  • PGD GIS and Remote Sensing (2 semesters)
  • M.Sc. GIS and Remote Sensing (4 semesters)
  • PhD. GIS and Remote Sensing (6 semesters)
  • M.Sc. Geography (4 semesters)
  • PhD. Geography (6 semesters)
  • PGD Management (2 semesters)
  • M.Sc. Management (4 semesters)
  • PhD. Management (6 semesters)
  • PhD. Marketing (6 semesters)
  • PGD Public Policy and Administration (2 semesters)
  • PGD Banking and Finance (2 semesters)
  • PGD Education (2 semesters)
  • PGD Accounting (2 semesters)
  • PGD Food Quality and Safety (2 semesters)
  • PGD Local Government Administration (2 semesters)

See also

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Academic libraries in Nigeria

References

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  1. ^ "Nigeria, United Kingdom : YOBE STATE UNIVERSITY Inks Cooperation Agreement with BRITISH Varsity". Mena Report. December 12, 2013. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
  2. ^ Staff, Daily Post (2012-11-14). "Alhaji Yusuf Alhaji: The Story of Yobe State University's Meteoric Growth". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
  3. ^ "About YSU". YOBE STATE UNIVERSITY. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
  4. ^ Saleh, Ibrahim (14 February 2020). "Prof Daura assumes duty as Yobe varsity VC". Daily Trust. dailytrust.com. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  5. ^ "YSU Undergraduate School Fees". PrepsNG Scholars. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Yobe State University Cut Off Marks for 2024/2025 Session - PrepsNG Scholars". www.preps.ng. 2023-12-26. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
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