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 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.
BUK releases postgraduate admission list for 2024/2025. Access letters from June 19, pay ₦15,000 acceptance fee, and prepare for June 23 screening.
BUK students must complete university registration by July 31, 2025 to qualify for NELFUND student loans. Late registrations disqualified from federal loan scheme.
BUK Screening Exercise For Newly Admitted Students: This is to notify all students who were admitted by Bayero University Kano (BUK) that the screening exercise scheduled by the aforementioned institution to hold on 12th of November 2018 has commenced as at the said date.
BUK Admission List has been released for the 2020/2021 academic session. If you participated in the BUK Post UTME screening exercise or you know someone that did, see how to check your admission status below.
Bayero University Kano (BUK) remedial form is out for 2024 2025 session. Application details and guidelines are as follows. This is to inform the general public and most especially interested applicants that applications are hereby invited from suitable qualified candidates for the 2024/2025 remedial programs at Bayero University Kano. VALIDITY OF THE RESULT The result …
The management of the Bayero University, Kano (BUK) wishes to inform the university community that as part of the University’s ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and enhance the aesthetic appeal of our campuses, the main gate of the Old Campus will undergo remodeling. Consequently, the main gate will be closed for use effective Thursday, 13th …
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has opened the second-semester add/drop exercise for registered 2025/2026 undergraduate students. The window runs from 5 to 18 October 2026.
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