NUC approval has been granted for 15 more AATU courses from 2026/2027.
- Law, Nursing, MLS and Pharmacy are part of the list.
- Full-time mode is approved for the new courses.
- Resource Verification was done before approval.
- AATU is at Oke-Ogba, Ganmo, Kwara State.
- AATU had 14 take-off courses approved in August 2025.
Read on for the full course list, approval details and university response.
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The National Universities Commission, NUC, has approved the commencement of 15 more courses for Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University, AATU, Oke-Ogba, Ganmo, Kwara State.
The approved courses will be run in full-time mode with effect from the 2026/2027 academic session, according to a statement signed by the Director of Academic Planning of NUC, Abubakar M. Girei, on behalf of the Executive Secretary.
Which AATU Courses Has NUC Approved for 2026/2027?
NUC has approved 15 new courses for Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University.
The courses are:
- LL.B. Common Law
- LL.B. Common and Islamic Law
- B.Sc. Nursing Science
- B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Science
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Medical Physics
- B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
- B.Sc. Public Health
- B.Sc. Political Science
- B.Sc. Public Administration
- B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
- B.CHS. Community Health
- B.Sc. Intelligence and Security Studies
- B.Sc. Microbiology
- B.Sc. Mass Communication
The approval covers the establishment of the full-time mode for the listed undergraduate academic programmes.
When Will the Approved Courses Start?
The 15 approved courses will start from the 2026/2027 academic session.
This means Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University has been cleared by NUC to commence the listed programmes from that session, subject to the approved full-time mode stated by the Commission.
Why Was NUC Approval Granted?
The NUC approval followed a Resource Verification visit by a panel of experts from the Commission.
The panel visited some proposed undergraduate academic programmes to assess the human and material resources available for the courses and the approval was granted after the Commission considered the report.
Who Signed the NUC Approval Statement?
The statement was signed by Abubakar M. Girei, Director of Academic Planning at the National Universities Commission.
He signed on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the Commission and the statement confirmed the approval for full-time mode from the 2026/2027 academic session.
What Did AATU Say About the Approval?
The Acting Vice Chancellor of Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University, Prof. Olugbenga Olatunji, praised the National Universities Commission for approving all the proposed courses.
He said the university was well equipped with world-class facilities and he gave assurance that the university would not relent in ensuring that its graduates are world-class.
Who Was Recognised by the Acting Vice Chancellor?
Prof. Olugbenga Olatunji commended the Proprietor of the university, Alhaji Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin, for the approval of the new courses.
He also commended the Pro-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulRasheed Na’allah, members of the Governing Council, members of staff, the Board of Trustees and other stakeholders over the attainment.
What Courses Had NUC Approved Earlier for AATU?
NUC had, in August 2025, approved 14 courses for the take-off of academic programmes at Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University.
Some of the earlier approved courses were:
- B.Sc. Cyber Security
- B.Sc. Software Engineering
- B.Sc. Biotechnology
The new approval of 15 more courses adds to the earlier take-off approval given by the Commission.
What Should Prospective Candidates Note?
Prospective candidates who are interested in Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University should take note of the approved course titles and the academic session stated by NUC.
Courses such as Law, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy, Artificial Intelligence, Public Health, Mass Communication and Intelligence and Security Studies are among the newly approved programmes for full-time mode from 2026/2027.
Common Questions About AATU NUC Approved Courses
Has NUC Approved Law at AATU?
Yes. NUC has approved LL.B. Common Law and LL.B. Common and Islamic Law for Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University.
Has NUC Approved Nursing at AATU?
Yes. B.Sc. Nursing Science is among the 15 newly approved courses.
Is Medical Laboratory Science Approved at AATU?
Yes. B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Science is part of the approved list.
Is Pharmacy Among the Approved Courses?
Yes. B.Sc. Pharmacy is included among the approved courses for the university.
What Mode Did NUC Approve?
NUC approved the full-time mode for the listed courses.
When Will the New Courses Take Effect?
The approval takes effect from the 2026/2027 academic session.
Where Is AATU Located?
Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University is located at Oke-Ogba, Ganmo, Kwara State.
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