UMYU Part-time Degree Admission Form: Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, has commenced the sales of application forms for admission into its School of Continuing Education Part-time Degree Programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. This initiative offers individuals the opportunity to advance their education while balancing work, family, and other commitments.

Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) is inviting applications for admission into its Part-time Degree Programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. Candidates can apply for a wide range of programs across departments, such as Education, Humanities, and Social and Management Sciences. Entry requirements include a Senior Secondary School Certificate or equivalent with minimum credit passes in English and Mathematics. Application forms can be purchased online for ₦4,000. The application period runs from 20th June 2025 to 21st August 2025.

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Commencement and Closure of Application Sales

The sale of application forms began on the 20th of June, 2025 and will run till the 21st of August, 2025, giving interested applicants a window of two months to complete the application process.

Available Programmes

The University offers a broad range of part-time degree programmes under different departments. Prospective candidates can choose from the various courses listed below:

Department of Education

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Science and Vocational Education
- BSc.Ed. Biology
- BSc.Ed. Chemistry
- BSc.Ed. Geography
- BSc.Ed. Mathematics
- BSc.Ed. Physics
Education
- BA.Ed. Arabic
- BA.Ed. English
- BA.Ed. Hausa
- BA.Ed. History
- BA.Ed. Islamic Studies
- BSc.Ed. Economics
Library and Information Science
- B. Library and Information Science (BLIS)

Department of Humanities

Arabic Unit
- BA. Arabic
English and French Unit
- BA. English
- BA. French
Nigerian Languages (Hausa) Unit
- BA. Hausa

Department of Social and Management Sciences

Accounting Unit
- B.Sc. Accounting
Economics Unit
- B.Sc. Economics
Political Science Unit
- B.Sc. Political Science
Public Administration Unit
- B.Sc. Public Administration
Sociology Unit
- B.Sc. Sociology

Duration of the Programmes

Depending on the entry point, the duration of the programmes vary:

Candidates admitted through UTME: Minimum of 12 and maximum of 18 Contacts (at 3 contacts per academic session)
Candidates admitted through DE: Minimum of 9 and maximum of 15 Contacts (at 3 contacts per academic session)

Each Academic Session is scheduled to run for 18 Months.

UMYU Part-time Degree Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission into the various part-time degree programmes, candidates must meet certain requirements. Detailed entry requirements for the various courses are provided below:

BSc.Ed Biology: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry & any other science subject
BSc.Ed. Chemistry: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology & any other science subject
BSc.Ed. Economics: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Economics & any other two social science subjects
BSc.Ed. Geography: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Geography & any other two science/social science subjects
BSc.Ed. Mathematics: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Physics & any other two science subjects
BSc.Ed. Physics: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Physics & any other two science subjects
BA.Ed. Arabic: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Arabic & any two Arts/Social Science subjects
BA.Ed. English: Requires English Language, Mathematics & any other three Arts/Social Science subjects
BA.Ed. Hausa: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Hausa & any two Arts/Social Science subjects
BA.Ed. History: Requires English Language, Mathematics, History/Government & any other two Arts/Social Science subjects
BA.Ed. Islamic Studies: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Islamic Studies & any other two Arts/Social science subjects
BA. Arabic: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Arabic & any other two Arts or Social Science subjects
BA. English: Requires English Language, Mathematics, English Literature & any other two Arts/Social Science subjects
BA. French: Requires English Language, Mathematics, French & any other two Arts/Social Science subjects
BA. Hausa: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Hausa & any other two Arts or Social Science subjects
B.Sc. Accounting: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Economics & any other two Social Science subjects
B.Sc. Economics: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Economics & any other two Social Science Subjects
B.Sc. Sociology: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Government/History & any other two Arts/Social Science subjects
B.Sc. Political Science: Requires English Language, Mathematics, Government/History & any other two Arts/Social Science subjects
B.Sc. Public Administration: Requires English Language, Mathematics, History/Government & any other two Arts/Social Science subjects
BLIS. Library & Info Science: Requires English Language, Mathematics & any three subjects

Please note that these requirements may vary by the university and are subject to changes. Always verify the latest information from the official university resources.

How to Apply for UMYU Part-time Degree Programmes.

All prospective candidates can purchase the application form for a sum of ₦4,000.00 (Four thousand Naira only) via the University’s Application Portal. The procedure is convenient, seamless, and can be done from any location.

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Direct Entry Candidates

Candidates with the National Certificate of Education (NCE) with a minimum of nine (9) points, or Diploma with a minimum of Lower Credit pass, or its equivalent in relevant certificates obtained from recognized institutions, qualify for Direct Entry into Level 200. All applications will be subjected to a selection process.