The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 13 new undergraduate degree programmes for Nigerian universities as part of efforts to modernize higher education and align it with global trends in science, technology, and innovation.
In accordance to the circular issued by the Executive Secretary, Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, the approval followed the completion of the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) addendum process, which involved academic experts from across the Nigerian university system.
The newly approved degree programmes are:
B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
B.Ed. Classical Christian Education
B.Ed. Human Kinetics (Sports Management)
B.Eng. Geomatics Engineering
B.OMS Community Health Sciences
B.Sc. Intelligence and Security Studies
B.Sc. Islamic Economics and Finance
B.Sc. Parasitology and Entomology
B.Sc. Telecommunication Science
B.Sc. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
B.Sc. Cooperative Economics and Management
B.Sc. Nuclear Science
B.Eng. Nuclear Engineering
The Commission directed universities intending to offer any of the new programmes to do so only after a Resource Assessment Visit to be conducted by the NUC.
Prof. Ribadu reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to ensuring Nigerian universities remain globally competitive, noting that the new CCMAS additions reflect emerging priorities in technology, health, security, and sustainability.
He emphasised that the move is designed to strengthen academic relevance, foster innovation, and prepare graduates for the demands of the 21st-century workforce.
