Al-Qalam University, Katsina (AUK), formerly known as Katsina University, Katsina (KUK) is located in Dutsinma Road, Katsina State. Established in 2005, it is the first private Islamic institution in Nigeria.
The University currently runs six schools/colleges: The College of Social and Management Sciences, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, College of Education, College of Humanities, College of Post Graduate Studies, and School of Basic and Remedial Studies. It awards 22 undergraduate degrees (among which five courses offer both full-time and part-time programs), 11 master’s programs, and nine PhD programmes, all accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
AL-QALAM UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is pursuit of academic excellence in an Islamic, morally sound, efficient, and conducive learning environment. The university will provide quality education and promote research and community service through high standards in students’ admission and staff recruitment.
OUR VISION
Al-Qalam University is designed to impart meaningful and relevant Knowledge with high moral standing and fear of Allah (SWT) through provision of up-to-date teaching and research facilities in informatics, sciences and humanities thereby serving as a model to similar institutions in Nigeria.
HISTORY
The idea of establishing an Islamic University in Nigeria was conceived immediately after the commissioning ceremony of the Islamic University in Niger Republic established by the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC). The Niamey Islamic University commenced studies in 1987 and that gave more impetus to the Nigerian Muslims to crave for a similar University in Nigeria.
Al-Qalam University, Katsina (formally Katsina University, Katsina) came into been in January 2005 consequent upon a license given by the National Universities Commission. A time-table drawn by the Academic advisory committee ensured the take-off of academic activities in October, 2005. The main distinguishing feature between the Al-Qalam University, Katsina and other conventional Universities was the conduct of moral and academic regulations. That was expected to raise an educated, morally sound and Allah fearing society which is the pride of any community or nation. The University is design to specialize in Humanities and Sciences.
AL-QALAM UNIVERSITY LOCATION
The Al-Qalam University Ilorin is a Nigerian higher institution located in Dutsinma Road, 820102, Katsina.
COURSES AVAILABLE
The programs of study in the university are as follows:
College of Humanities
· B.A. Hausa language
· B.A. Arabic
· B.A. English language
· B.A. Islamic studies
College of Natural & Applied Sciences
· BSc. Biological science
· BSc. Chemistry
· BSc. Physics
· BSc. Mathematics
· BSc. Computer science
College of Education
· B.A./Ed Arabic
· B.A./Ed Hausa
· B.A./Ed Islamic Studies
· B.A./Ed English Language
· B.A./Ed Mathematics
· B.A./Ed Physics
· B.A./Ed Chemistry
· B.A./Ed Biology
· B.A./Ed Geography
College of Social & Management Sciences
· BSc. Accounting (part-time and full-time)
· BSc. Business administration (part-time and full-time)
· BSc. Economics (part-time and full-time)
· BSc. Political science (part-time and full-time)
· BSc. Sociology (part-time and full-time)
College of Post Graduate Studies
· M.A. Arabic
· M.A. Islamic Studies
· M.A. English
· MBA
· MSc. Accounting
· MSc. Business Administration
· MSc. Computer Science
· MSc. Economics
· MSc. Mathematics
· MSc. Political Science
· MSc. Sociology
· Ph.D. Accounting
· Ph.D. Arabic
· Ph.D. Business Administration
· Ph.D. Computer Science
· Ph.D. Economics
· Ph.D. English
· Ph.D. Islamic Studies
· Ph.D. Mathematics
· Ph.D. Political Science
School of Basic & Remedial Studies
· Remedial
· IJMB
· Pre-Degree
SCHOOL FEES
The followings are the charges all students of AQU need to pay for freshers or first-year that students.
TUITION FEES FOR FRESH STUDENTS
1. Natural and Applied Sciences/B.Sc. Education N180, 000
2. Social and Management Sciences N150, 000
3. Humanities/B. Education N150, 000
HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION FEES
Al-Qalam as an outstanding University has the best available accommodation suitable for students. The University provides good accommodation with mattresses, pillows, cupboards and reading spaces. The accommodation facility has regular power and water supply; good convenience rooms and conducive environment for optimal learning. The hostels are supplied with toiletries and disinfectants.
The students are given expertise counselling services by professional guidance counsellors in the hostel. There are also qualified and capable porters who take care of the students throughout the session.
1. Accommodation within the Campus N30, 000
2. Accommodation outside the Campus N35, 000
STUDENT LIFE
The students are regularly in extra-curricula activities spanning all schools in the state for a fun filled learning, sharpen skills, broaden the mind, discover talents, develop sportsmanship, encourage team building and cooperation. These activities are science quiz, current affairs quiz, science exhibitions, debates, athletics and football competitions, and cultural performances.
REFERENCE
1. https://forms.auk.edu.ng/help/forms_on_sale.php
2. https://www.4icu.org/reviews/10748.htm
3. http://auk.edu.ng/
Al-Qalam University Katsina
