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BUK Matriculation Ceremony 2025/2026: Date, Time and Venue
BUK matriculation ceremony for 2025/2026 fresh students holds on Thursday, 16 July 2026 at the Convocation Arena, New Campus.
Bayero University Kano (BUK)
About BUK Bayero University Kano (BUK) is a university situated in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. It was founded in 1977, when it was renamed from Bayero University College and upgraded from university college to university. Bayero University initially bore the name Ahmadu Bello College, the college was named after Premier of Northern Nigeria, Ahmadu Bello. It was founded in January 1960 by the Northern Nigeria Ministry of Education headed by Isa Kaita to prepare senior secondary certificate holders for G.C.E. and A-level in Arabic, Hausa, Islamic History, Islamic studies and English Literature. Upon the establishment of Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Kaduna State, Ahmadu Bello College was renamed to Abdullahi Bayero College, after Abdullahi Bayero, Emir of Kano and soon thereafter it became a faculty of the new university. The following are latest updates from the Bayero University Kano (BUK):
BUK Post-UTME/DE 2026/2027: Eligibility, Fee and Portal
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BUK Post-UTME/DE 2026/2027: Eligibility, Fee and Portal
BUK Post-UTME/DE online screening runs from June 19 to August 16, 2026. See eligibility, N2,000 fee, O-Level upload rule and portal.
BUK approved academic calendar — 2025/2026 session (key dates & student checklist)
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BUK approved academic calendar — 2025/2026 session (key dates & student checklist)
Bayero University Kano (BUK) published the approved undergraduate academic calendar for 2025/2026. See the full schedule for registration, lectures, examinations and session breaks, plus practical steps students should.
BUK Extends Hostel Closure Date to March 24, 2026
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BUK Extends Hostel Closure Date to March 24, 2026
BUK extends hostel closure to March 24, 2026, two weeks after exams end on March 10. Students on SIWES, teaching practice, or training programs must visit the Deanery for reapplication.
BUK Urges Freshers to Verify Course on JAMB CAPS to Avoid NYSC Issues
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BUK Urges Freshers to Verify Course on JAMB CAPS to Avoid NYSC Issues
BUK SUG urges freshers to verify their course on JAMB CAPS matches their admission. Mismatches can cause NYSC mobilization and clearance problems.
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BUK Freshmen Must Complete Documentation and Collect Student ID Cards
BUK fresh students admitted for 2025/2026 must complete admission documentation and collect their Student ID Cards by 31 July 2026.
BUK Postgraduate Add and Drop Procedure for 2024/2025 Session
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BUK Postgraduate Add and Drop Procedure for 2024/2025 Session
BUK has released the 2024/2025 postgraduate add and drop procedure, including payment, bursary confirmation, and portal steps.
BUK Extends Bus Services to College of Health Sciences and Filin Dantata
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BUK Extends Bus Services to College of Health Sciences and Filin Dantata
BUK is extending bus services from January 12, 2026 with new CHS/AKTH and Filin Dantata routes, including subsidized fares and fixed morning/evening trips.
BUK Issues New Rules for Tricycle Operations on New Campus
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BUK Issues New Rules for Tricycle Operations on New Campus
BUK introduced new tricycle rules for the New Campus, including a ₦100 gate-to-campus fare, passenger limits, and queue rules, effective January 9, 2026.
BUK Students’ Union Urges Peaceful Elections
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BUK Students’ Union Urges Peaceful Elections
BUK SUG caretaker urged peaceful elections, asking students to vote responsibly and avoid threats or violence. The memo stressed unity and tolerance on campus.
BUK SUG Election Schedule 2025/2026: Nomination Opens January 5, Voting January 22
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BUK SUG Election Schedule 2025/2026: Nomination Opens January 5, Voting January 22
BUK releases SUG election schedule for 2025/2026. Nomination forms on sale January 5-15, 2026. Candidate screening January 16-18. Voting day: January 22, 2026. Strict deadlines enforced.
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BUK Part-Time Degree Admission 2025/2026: Programs, Requirements, and Application Guide
BUK part-time admission 2025/2026 open November 17 to March 27. 25+ programmes in Arts, Science, Education, Social Sciences. N3,500 JAMB + N5,000 BUK fee. Apply now.
