Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), also known as UDUSOK, is a public research university located in the city of Sokoto, Nigeria. It is one of the initial twelve universities founded in Nigeria by the federal government in 1975.
The university is named after Usman Dan Fodio, the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate.
VISION OF THE UNIVERSITY
“To be a centre of excellence in terms of teaching, research and community service in all fields of human endeavor i.e. Arts, Humanities, Pure and Applied Sciences”
MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY
“To provide quality teaching, research and community service to deserving persons and communities, under the most peaceful atmosphere and in line with the national policy on education, irrespective of social class, gender, race, nationality and religion; and to ensure that at all times it serves a centre for pursuit of research and academic excellence”
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE INSTITUTION
The Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (formerly University of Sokoto) is one of the four Universities established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in September 1975, at which time three University Colleges (now full-fledged Universities) were established.
The development of the university started on a temporary site (now called City Campus), situated along Sultan Abubakar Road, Sokoto. Classes started in October 20th, 1977, with an initial enrolment of ninety-three undergraduate students for the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts/Science in Education and Bachelor of Science; and an academic staff strength of thirty-three.
In January, 1978, one hundred and two students enrolled for a two-year pre-Degree Programme in the Humanities and Basics Sciences. With this modest start, the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto formally graduated a total of seventy-two students during its first convocation held in November 22nd, 1980.
Presently, there are ten faculties and a postgraduate school in the University. The faculties are: Agriculture, Arts and Islamic Studies, College of Health Sciences, Education and Extension Services, Law, Management Sciences, pharmaceutical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine. As the development programme is actively pursued, the following Faculties will be established: Food Sciences and Engineering.
UDUSOK LOCATION
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto is located in the Wammakko Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Nigeria.
UDUSOK LIST OF COURSES
The Usmanu Dan Fodio University has 18 faculties spanning diverse courses of study as enlisted below:
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
- Department of Agricultural Economics
- Department of Agricultural Extension & Rural Development
- Department of Animal Science
- Department of Crop Science
- Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Department of Forestry and Environment
- Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Engineering
FACULTY OF ARTS
- Department of English and Literary Studies
- Department of French
- Department of History and International Studies
- Department of Linguistics
- Department of Mass Communication
- Department of Nigerian Languages
FACULTY OF ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES
- Department of Arabic
- Department of Arabic Literary Studies
- Department of Islamic Studies
- Department of Quran and Hadith Studies
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
- Department of Adult Education and Extension Services
- Department of Curriculum Studies & Educational Tech.
- Department of Educational Foundations
- Department of Science and Vocational Education
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Department of Environmental and Resources Management
- Department of Information and Communication Technology
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
FACULTY OF LAW
- Department of Islamic Law
- Department of Private and Business Law
- Department of Public Law and Jurisprudence
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
- Department of Accounting
- Department of Business Administration
- Department of Public Administration
FACULTY OF CHEMICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
- Department of Biochemistry
- Department of Biology
- Department of Botany
- Department of Energy and Chemistry
- Department of Microbiology
- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry
- Department of Zoology
FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Ethno Pharmacy
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
FACULTY OF PHYSICAL AND COMPUTING SCIENCES
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Geology
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Physics
- Department of Statistics
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
- Department of Economics
- Department of Geography
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Sociology
FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
- Department of Theriogenology and Animal Production
- Department of Veterinary Anatomy
- Department of Veterinary Medicine
- Department of Veterinary Microbiology
- Department of Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology
- Department of Veterinary Pathology
- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry
- Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine
- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Department of Nursing Science
- Department of Optometry
- Department of Physiotherapy
- Department of Radiography
FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES
- Department of Chemical Pathology and Immunology
- Department of Hematology and Blood Transfusion
- Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
- Department of Morbid Anatomy and Forensic Medicine
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
- Department of Anatomy
- Department of Medical Biochemistry
- Department of Physiology
FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care
- Department of Community Health
- Department of Internal Medicine
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Department of Ophthalmology
- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology
- Department of Pediatrics
- Department of Psychiatry
- Department of Radiology
- Department of Surgery
FACULTY OF DENTAL SCIENCES
- Department of Child Dental Health
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology/Oral Medicine
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry
- Department of Restorative Dentistry
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES
- Department of Chemical Pathology
- Department of Hematology
- Department of Histopathology
- Department of Immunology
- Department of Medical Microbiology
UDUSOK SCHOOL FEES SCHEDULE
The following is the official school fees scheduled for students of the University. This fee is however subject to change by the University body.
NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS
PROGRAM UME DE
B. AGRICULTURE 41,700.00 41,700.00
B. FISHERIES 41,700.00 41,700.00
B. FORESTRY 41,700.00 41,700.00
B.A. ARABIC LANGUAGE 41,700.00 41,700.00
B.A. ENGLISH LANGUAGE 41,700.00 41,700.00
B.A. ENGLISH LITERATURE 41,700.00 41,700.00
B.A. FRENCH 41,700.00 41,700.00
B.A. HAUSA LANGUAGE 41,700.00 41,700.00
B.A. HISTORY 41,700.00 41,700.00
B.A. ISLAMIC STUDIES 41,700.00 41,700.00
B.A. LINGUISTICS 41,700.00 41,700.00
B. Sc. NURSING 65,700.00 65,700.00
B.Sc. RADIOGRAPHY 65,700.00 65,700.00
B. DENTAL SURGERY 65,700.00 65,700.00
MEDICINE (MBBS) 65,700.00 65,700.00
NUTRITION & DIETETICS 65,700.00 65,700.00
OPTOMETRY 65,700.00 65,700.00
PHYSIOTHERAPHY 65,700.00 65,700.00
B. Ed. (ADULT EDUCATION) 41,700.00 41,700.00
B. Ed. (PRIMARY EDUCATION) 41,700.00 46,700.00
B. Ed. (AGRIC EDUCATION) 41,700.00 46,700.00
B. Ed. (CURRICULUM STUDIES) 41,700.00 46,700.00
B. Ed. (EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT) 41,700.00 46,700.00
B. Ed. (GUIDANCE & COUNSELLING) 51,700.00 56,700.00
BLIS (LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE) 41,700.00 46,700.00
B. SC. ED (COMPUTER SCIENCEEDUCATION) 41,700.00 46,700.00
B. SC. Ed. (SOCIAL STUDIES) 41,700.00 46,700.00
B.A. Ed.. (ARABIC) 41,700.00 46,700.00
B.A. Ed. (ENGLISH) 41,700.00 46,700.00
B.A. Ed. (HAUSA) 41,700.00 46,700.00
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