Khadija University (KUM) is a private university located in Majia, Jigawa State, Nigeria. It is the first private university in Jigawa State and was established to provide higher education in various academic disciplines. The university is recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC).[1]
Khadija University was established in 2014 as a private institution by businessman and philanthropist Alhaji Abdulaziz Garba Namadi. The university was officially incorporated on March 13, 2018. In 2024, the Jigawa State Government approved the acquisition of Khadija University for N11 billion, transitioning it into the state's second public university.[2][3]
Faculties and programs
The university has three main faculties offering undergraduate[4]
Candidates must have at least five O'Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
Direct Entry candidates must have relevant A'Level qualifications such as IJMB, ND, or NCE.
Tuition fees
As of the 2024/2025 academic session, tuition fees vary by faculty:
Basic Medical Sciences: ₦698,000 per session
Science and Computing: ₦588,000 per session
Social and Management Sciences: ₦438,000 per session
Additional fees include an acceptance fee of ₦15,000, a matriculation fee of ₦20,000, and accommodation costs ranging from ₦130,000 to ₦200,000.[5]
Campus and facilities
The university provides hostel accommodation, lecture halls, laboratories, and a digital library to support academic and extracurricular activities.[6]
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