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 extends Post-UTME registration deadline to Sunday, September 14, 2025, giving candidates more time to apply.
BUK grants extension for course registration until September 14, 2025. Students who haven't completed registration should act now.
OPay launches ₦60 million scholarship for BUK students, awarding ₦300,000 annually to 20 students over a 10-year period.
BUK reopens registration portal until September 7, 2025. No further extension will be granted.
Bayero University Kano reopens postgraduate application portal August 12-19, 2025 for new and returning applicants.
Bayero University Kano appoints Prof. Haruna Musa as 12th Vice-Chancellor effective August 18, 2025. Five-year term. Professor of Polymer Chemistry, former Deputy VC Academics.
BUK SUG important notice to students who applied for NELFUND student loans. Check channels for updates and follow application requirements.
BUK extends undergraduate registration deadline to July 7, 2025. Mandatory: Contact level coordinator before and after registration. Non-compliance = forced study suspension. No appeals after deadline.
BUK releases change of programme admission list 2024/2025. Students who applied for course changes should check university noticeboard for transfer approval.
BUK SUG security alert for 100 Level students. Safety recommendations, campus precautions, and guidelines for new students to stay safe on campus.
BUK library registration 2024/2025 begins June 30. Bring SIF copy, passport photo, admission evidence. Mon-Thu 9AM-2PM, Fri 9AM-12PM. Faculty-specific locations.
BUK Direct Entry admission list 2024/2025 now on JAMB CAPS. Check at efacility.jamb.gov.ng, accept or reject offer. Next steps for admitted candidates.
