Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano: Admissions, Rankings

Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (YMSUK) is a state-owned university located in Kano, the commercial nerve center of northern Nigeria. The university was established in 2012 and is named after Yusuf Maitama Sule, a renowned Nigerian statesman, diplomat, and orator. It has a reputation for academic excellence, and its graduates are well-prepared for employment opportunities in various sectors. YMSUK also provides opportunities for students to develop their entrepreneurial skills. It also has an “entrepreneurship and innovation center,” which provides training, mentoring, and funding opportunities for students and faculty interested in entrepreneurship and innovation.

Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano Overview

Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 7854	93 %
Africa Rankings	# 322	70 %
Nigeria Rankings	# 115	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 7792	92 %
Africa Rankings	# 334	73 %
Nigeria Rankings	# 127	—

Admissions At Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano

If you wish to study at Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	Domestic and International Admissions Page
Master's	Domestic and International Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano

There are several Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.