The Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) has recorded a significant academic milestone following the formal approval granted by the National Universities Commission (NUC) for the introduction of sixteen new undergraduate programmes, effective from the 2025/2026 academic session.
The development, announced in an official press release signed by the Registrar, Dr. Ebi G. Eno-Ibanga, FNIM, marks a strategic expansion of the university’s academic offerings across its Main Campus in Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, and the Obio Akpa Campus in Oruk Anam Local Government Area. The approval signals regulatory confidence in the institution’s capacity, infrastructure, staffing profile, and curriculum readiness to deliver specialized training in critical professional and creative disciplines.
According to the statement, the newly accredited programmes span health sciences, environmental design, management, arts, education, social sciences, and engineering. The university disclosed that admission into the fresh disciplines has commenced, with comprehensive details to be released through its official communication platforms. The programmes approved by the NUC are as follows:
1. Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D)
2. B.A. Music
3. B.Sc. Architecture
4. B.Sc. Urban and Regional Planning
5. B.Sc. Estate Management
6. B.Sc. Surveying and Geoinformatics
7. B.Sc. Building
8. B.Sc. Quantity Surveying
9. B.Sc. Fine and Applied Arts
10. B.Sc. Local Government and Development Studies
11. B.Sc. Project Management
12. B.Sc. Peace and Conflict Resolution
13. B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
14. B.Eng. Automotive Engineering
15. B.Eng. Computer Engineering
16. B.Eng. Telecommunications Engineering
The Registrar, Dr. Ebi G. Eno-Ibanga, in the signed release, affirmed that the institution had met all stipulated regulatory benchmarks before securing the approvals. “This is to inform the public and especially prospective candidates seeking admission into the underlined disciplines that the National Universities Commission has granted approval to Akwa Ibom State University to offer the listed programmes with effect from the 2025/2026 Academic Session,” the statement read.
She further indicated that application procedures, entry requirements, and departmental guidelines would be communicated through verified university channels to ensure transparency and proper guidance for intending applicants.
With the admission window now officially open, AKSU’s management reiterated its commitment to delivering quality instruction, practical exposure, and research-driven learning across both campuses. The university emphasized that further information regarding screening schedules, cut-off marks, and documentation requirements will be made available through authorized outlets to prevent misinformation.
