Bauchi State University, Gadau (BASUG), offers admission to undergraduate and postgraduate students every year. The university located in the Northern part of Nigeria has certain requirements, such as obtaining an O-level certificate with at least 5 credits, that students must possess in order to gain admission.
The validation of the admission mostly comes with the payment of school fees for indigenes and non-indigenes as well as fresh and returning students. These fees range from about N30,000 to more than N100,000, depending on the course of study, level, and the program one is offering.
Here is everything to know about admission, school fees, and other key details about the school established in 2011 by the Bauchi state government.
How to Gain Admission into Bauchi State University
Before a student can gain admission into a National Universities Commission (NUC) accredited institution, they must possess an O-level certificate with at least 5 credits (for undergraduates) and a degree or Higher National Diploma certificate for postgraduate students.
Step-by-Step Admission Application Process for Undergraduate Courses
1. Obtain WAEC/NECO Certificate
Obtain an O’level Result from an approved WAEC or NECO examination with a required minimum of credit in at least 5 relevant subjects, especially in relation to the applied course
2. Apply and Sit for JAMB Examinations
As a prerogative into federal or state universities in Nigeria, a student is required to seat for the annual Joint Admission & Matriculation Board Examinations (JAMB). Based on the intended course of study, a cut-off mark of at least 160 points is essential to qualify for admission into the school.
3. Post-UTME Examination
To apply for Post-Utme, the candidate has to meet the expected cut-off mark for JAMB and a good credit score from an O’level result.
How to Apply and Access Bauchi State University Admission Portal
BASUG screening form is made available online on the school portal at www.basug.edu.ng. The registration process includes;
- Activating an account: This is the first stage of the registration process, and it requires the candidate’s name and phone number
- Login: At the login page, the username required is the one previously entered, while the phone number will serve as the login password
- Payment: This stage specifically deals with the payment method and procedure. Generate RRR and proceed with payment of NGN 2,000 at a BASUG-appointed bank. The application requires that intending applicant fill in relevant details and personal information for accessible contact
- Program Choice and Educational Qualifications: On the portal, a list of offered courses is made available, and one is required to select a preferred choice of study
- The school requires that any candidate seeking to formally apply to the school must have chosen BASUG as a first choice during the UTME. An applicant must not enter O’level results of more than two sittings(SSCE, WAEC, GCE, NECO, etc.)
- For applicants under direct entry (D.E), it is a requirement to enter the class of Diploma or Statement of result and the institution it was obtained from. Importantly, the center number and exam number from examinations previously taken will have to be indicated as well.
- Uploading a Passport Photograph
- For the screening application, a passport photograph in JPEG format is to be uploaded and should not be over 50kb in size. It is essential that the passport must be recent and clear with a plain background.
- Submission and Printing of Application Form
These are the final stages of the application process. After the necessary uploads, at the end of the page is a submission box that will be clicked. By clicking the box, a cross-check page will appear to allow applicants correct and add information before the final submission.
Successful applicants will receive a message in relation to their success via SMS or email address. It is essential that candidates print out their application form carrying a serial number that will serve as an application ID and username.
What are the Admission Requirements of BASUG?
For Undergraduate Applicants
At screening centers, the applicant who must come in person is to be in possession of documents such as;
- BASUG online registration slip,
- Original and photocopies of O’level results, JAMB results, A’level results, Diploma or IJMB,
- JAMB admission letter, UTME registration number, and application form.
- Colour Passport photographs
- Indigene letter or form
- Declaration of age/ Birth certificate
- A purchased scratch card for accessing results
For Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s, and Doctorate Courses Applicants
Forms for Postgraduate studies can be found and filled out online on the BASUG portal. The fee for the form is #10,500, which can be paid at any school-approved bank.
Postgraduate Programmes offered by the institution, their requirements, and the duration to which they run are:
1. Postgraduate Diploma
This program runs for a period of two academic sessions. Requirements for a successful application into the institution;
- Entrance into the PG school requires an NYSC dischar4ge certificate
- A first, second, or at least third-class degree from the Bauchi State University or any relevant university.
- A professional qualification, HND, and other related subjects or courses recognized and approved by the state university senate.
2. Master of Arts/Science
It runs through 2 to 3 academic sessions at the university. Requirements for a successful application into the institution;
- Graduates of BASUG or recognized universities are eligible for a master’s program with at least a 2.75 CGPA from a 5.0 grading system scale and at least a second-class grade.
- For applicants with a PGD of at least an upper credit pass and an honorary degree from BASUG or other recognized universities.
- Applicants with HNDs must have at least a credit pass and an upper credit pass in relevant courses of any PGD program.
4. MPA/MBA/MBF/MAF
This is only for at least one academic session. Requirements for a successful application into the institution;
- For this program, applicants with a Third-class degree or merit pass PGD in relevant fields are eligible to apply.
- A graduate with a non-related course of at least a Second-class Upper degree and a relevant professional qualification is eligible to be considered for admission.
5. Ph.D. Programs
The doctoral course is the longest postgraduate course and runs from at least 3 to a maximum of 5 academic sessions. Requirements for a successful application into the institution;
- This program requires a BASUG or other recognized university certificate with relevant proposed fields of study
- A probationary period that does not exceed an academic session may e tried to test the eligibility of applicants for the program. Alternatively, a qualifying examination may be required before admissions are given.
- Having a master’s degree is one of the most crucial grounds to which one can be offered admission to a Ph.D. program
For PG Part-time Applicants
Postgraduate, part-time studies at Bauchi State University require;
- a WAEC/NECO/NABTEB examination with a minimum O’level credit pass in core subjects like Mathematics and English Language
- Applicant must have graduated from BASUG or relevant universities with a minimum of a third-class degree honors
- A HND holder or a professional qualification recognized by the school must have at least a lower credit grade or acceptable grades.
The part-time PG form is sold at six thousand Naira (#6,000) and can be gotten also on the school portal.
For School of Remedial Studies Applicants
For those that are not able to meet up or have deficiencies in the entry requirements for undergraduate studies, BASUG offers an alternative to gaining admission. Importantly, the sale of the form costs five thousand, five hundred Naira (#5,500)
Requirements for a successful application into the institution;
- Applicants must not be successful at JAMB to gain admission
- The candidate is required to have at least three (3) credits in either social sciences, sciences, or arts to gain admission into remedial.
Foreign Students Applying to Bauchi State University
As a requirement for admission of international or foreign students into the university. Some of the requirements and documents needed for validity and acceptance are;
- TOEFL Certificate
- Online Application form
- Passport
- IELTS Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- High school certificates and transcripts
- Other relevant certificates
Bauchi State University School Fees
On a scale of comparison, state universities are proportionately more expensive than federal universities. Consequently, they tend to have courses that differ in school fees rate due to the level and type of course.
Students offered admission into the Bauchi State university are required first to pay an acceptance fee. This medium can be carried out in the bank or on the portal. The tuition fees at BASUG is varied based on the course of study and on the provisions of being indigenes and non-indigenes.
How to Pay BASUG School Fees
The following procedure guides the successful payment of school fees using the Bauchi State portal.
- Log in to the university portal on www.basug.edu.ng using the username and password previously used and generated from the creation of biodata and payment of the acceptance fee
- Scrolling further, the school fees ‘payment’ option will appear on the portal. Click to proceed
- Fill in the necessary academic details, such as level and session/semester.
- Generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) on the payment platform before heading to any school-approved bank for payment.
- Alternatively, the use of an ATM card for payment online is also possible.
- Be sure to print out the school fees slip for final verification from the school management.
School of Remedials Studies
Here is a breakdown of the Bauchi State University School Fees
- Total
- Indigenes
- Arts: ₦30,000, Science: ₦33,000
- Non-indigenes
- Arts: ₦59,000
- Science: ₦65,000
- Indigenes
- Accommodation: ₦10,000 (Optional and based on availability)
Fee Schedule for Fresh Students
- Registration (indigenes and non-indigenes)
- Arts and sciences: ₦2,500, ₦2,500
- Caution Deposit
- Arts and sciences: ₦1,000
- Library
- Arts and sciences: ₦1,000
- Laboratory
- Indigenes: ₦3,000
- Non-indigenes: ₦6,000
- Medical
- Indigenes: ₦1,500
- Non-Indigenes: ₦3,000
- Examination
- Indigenes: ₦5,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦10,000
- Sports: ₦1,000
- Utilities
- Indigenes: ₦5,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦10,000
- Orientation
- Indigenes: ₦1,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦2,000
- ID Card
- Indigenes: ₦1,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦2,000
- Entry Verification
- Indigenes: ₦1,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦2,000
- Matriculation
- Indigenes: ₦1,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦2,000
- Student’s Handbook
- Indigenes: ₦1,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦2,000
- ICT Fee
- Indigenes: ₦5,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦10,000
- Portal Charges: ₦1,500
- LMS Fee: ₦1,000
- SRC Fee: ₦500
Fee Schedule For Returning Students
- Total for Others
- Indigenes
- Arts: ₦24,000 (others), ₦27,000 (300L)
- Science: ₦27,000 (others), ₦30,000 (300L)
- Non-Indigenes
- Arts: ₦54,000
- Science: ₦64,000
- Accommodation (optional and based on availability): ₦10,000
- Indigenes
Breakdown of the school fees
- Registration
- Indigenes: ₦2,500
- Non-Indigenes: ₦10,000
- Library
- Indigenes: ₦1,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦5,000
- Laboratory
- Indigenes: ₦3,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦10,000
- Medical
- Indigenes: ₦1,500
- Non-Indigenes: ₦3,000
- Examination
- Indigenes: ₦5,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦10,000
- Sports
- Indigenes: ₦1,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦2,000
- Utilities
- Indigenes: ₦5,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦10,000
- Orientation
- Indigenes: ₦1,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦2,000
- SIWES/TP (300L only)
- Indigenes: ₦3,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦6,000
- ICT Fee: ₦5,000
- Portal Charges: ₦1,500
- LMS Fee: ₦1,000
- SRC Fee: ₦500
Fee Schedule For Law
- Total
- Indigenes
- Fresh: ₦34,000
- Returning: ₦31,000
- Non-Indigenes
- Fresh: ₦64,000
- Accommodation (Optional and based on availability): ₦10,000
- Indigenes
Breakdown of Bauchi State University School Fees for Law Students
- Returning: ₦54,000
- Registration
- Indigenes: ₦2,500
- Non-Indigenes: ₦10,000
- Caution Deposit
- Indigenes
- Fresh: ₦1,000
- Returning: ₦2,500
- Non-Indigenes: ₦10,000
- Indigenes
- Library
- Indigenes: ₦5,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦10,000
- Medical
- Indigenes
- Fresh: ₦1,500
- Returning and non-indigenes: ₦3,000
- Indigenes
- Examination
- Indigenes: ₦5,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦10,000
- Sports: ₦1,000
- Utilities
- Indigenes: ₦5,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦10,000
- Orientation
- Indigenes: ₦1,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦2,000
- ID Card
- Indigenes: ₦1,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦2,000
- Entry Verification
- Indigenes: ₦1,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦2,000
- Matriculation
- Indigenes: ₦1,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦2,000
- Student’s Handbook
- Indigenes: ₦1,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦2,000
- ICT Fee: ₦5,000
- Portal Charges: ₦1,500
- LMS Fee: ₦1,000
- SRC Fee: ₦500
Fee Schedule for Doctor of Pharmacy
- Total
- Indigenes
- Fresh: ₦60,000
- Returning: ₦52,000
- Non-Indigenes
- Fresh: ₦110,000
- Returning: ₦92,000
- Indigenes
Breakdown of the accumulated total fees for the pharmaceutical department
- Registration: ₦2,500
- Caution Deposit
- Indigenes: ₦1,000
- Non-indigenes
- Fresh: ₦5,000
- Returning: ₦2,500
- Library
- Indigenes: ₦2,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦5,000
- Laboratory: ₦10,000
- Medical
- Indigenes: ₦3,500
- Non-indigenes: ₦5,000
- Examination: ₦10,000
- Sports: ₦1,000
- Utilities
- Indigenes: ₦10,000
- Non-indigenes: ₦30,000
- Orientation
- Indigenes: ₦1,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦2,000
- ID Card
- Indigenes: ₦2,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦3,000
- Entry Verification
- Indigenes: ₦1,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦2,000
Fee Schedule For School of Remedial Studies
- Total
- Arts students
- Indigenes: ₦20,000
- Non-indigenes: ₦40,000
- Science students
- Indigenes: ₦22,000
- Non-indigenes: ₦44,000
- Arts students
Breakdown of the school fees
- Tuition Fees
- Indigenes: ₦16,000
- Non-indigenes: ₦32,000
- Registration
- Indigenes: ₦3,000
- Non-indigenes: ₦6,000
- Laboratory
- Indigenes: ₦2,000
- Non-indigenes: ₦4,000
- ID Card
- Indigenes: ₦1,000
- Non-Indigenes: ₦2,000
Additionally, Bauchi State University offers part-time courses. For fresh student indigenes, the part-time school fee is ₦50,000, while for fresh student non-indigenes, the fee for part-time study is ₦70,000.
Consequences of Late School Fees Payment at BASUG
Although there are two semesters in a session, the university only allows payment of school fees annually, i.e. only once at every school level. Students in the university may not necessarily pay the tuition fees at the beginning of every session, but importantly, all new students must pay off their acceptance fee dues. Failure to do so attracts a penalty of losing the admission altogether.
As with many institutions, Bauchi State university provides an avenue for redemption essentially to those that were not able to pay on time. The late fee registrations, however, attract an extra #10,000 or more based on the school.
Even after the late registration period is given and students fail to remit their tuition, they are liable to stand the consequence. Such consequences may be, missing examinations, carrying over courses, or worse case, being denied their certificate till the debt is settled.
Courses Offered at BASUG
The Bauchi State University has nine (9) faculties and several departments traversing through sciences, arts, and technological courses. Below is the list of undergraduate departmental courses and the faculties they belong to in the different BASUG campuses.
GADAU CAMPUS (Main Campus Azare)
1. Faculty of Sciences
- Applied Botany
- Applied Geology
- Applied Zoology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Ecology
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Industrial Chemistry
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
2. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Human Anatomy
- Physiology
- Public Health
3. Faculty of Arts
- Arabic Studies
- Christian Religious Knowledge /Studies
- English Language
- French
- Hausa
- Islamic Studies
4. Faculty of Education
- Agricultural Science and Education
- Automobile Technology Education
- Building Education
- Business Education
- Education and Arabic
- Education and Biology
- Education and Chemistry
- Education and Christian Religious Studies
- Education and Computer Science
- Education and English Language
- Education and Hausa
- Education and Islamic Studies
- Education and Integrated Science
- Education and Physics
- Education and Mathematics
- Education and Science
- Electrical/Electronics Education
- Library and Information Studies
- Metal Work Technology Education
- Secretarial Education
- Vocational Education
- Woodwork Education
5. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacology
JAMA’ARE CAMPUS
1. Faculty of Agriculture
- Agriculture
- Agriculture Economics
- Extension Agricultural Economics
- Farm Management
BAUCHI CAMPUS
2. Faculty of Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering
-
Computer And Communication Engineering
- Electrical / Electronic Engineering
-
Mechanical and Production Engineering
-
Mechanical Engineering
-
Mechatronics And System Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
3. Faculty of Environmental Science
- Architecture
- Building Technology
- Estate Management
- Industrial Design
- Quantity Surveying
- Surveying and Geo-Informatics
- Urban and Regional Planning
4. Faculty of Social and Management Science
- Accountancy / Accounting
- Banking And Finance
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Economics
- History
- Political Science
- Sociology
MISAU CAMPUS
5. Faculty of Law
- Law
- School of Basic and Remedial Studies
- Faculty of Administration
Postgraduate courses offered at BASUG Postgraduate School
1. Faculty of Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Botany
- Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry
- Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry
- Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Physics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Zoology
- M.Sc. Biochemistry
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Microbiology (Medical, Environment, Food, or Industrial)
- M.Sc. Physics
- Ph.D. Microbiology (Medical, Environment, Food, or Industrial)
2. Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
- Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Economics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration
- Master of Accounting and Finance (MAF)
- Master of Banking and Finance (MBF)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- M.Sc.Accounting
- M.Sc. Business Administration
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. Political Science
- M.Sc. Public Administration
- Ph.D. Accounting
- Ph.D. Business Administration
- Ph.D. Economics
- Ph.D. Political Science
- Ph.D. Public Administration
3. Faculty of Arts and Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arabic
- M.A. Arabic
- M.A. Islamic Studies
- M.A. Hausa
- Ph.D. Arabic
- Ph.D. Islamic Studies
- Ph.D. Hausa