Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
About BUK
Bayero University Kano (BUK) — public non-profit university. It is located in Kano, Nigeria. The higher education institution was founded not so long ago — in 1977. BUK is an active member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW).
The educational institution is in 1201 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
BUK works in several scientific areas and is waiting for new students.
- Location
- Kano, Nigeria
- Establishment year
- 1977
- Students
- 43,027
- Female students
- 35%
- Rating THE
- #1201-1500

BUK tuition fees
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at BUK is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
Bachelor degree at BUK
Only students who successfully pass the entrance exams are admitted to bachelor's programs.

BUK campus
The university campus is located in Kano. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books.
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
There are many options to stay in the country after completing your studies at the university. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Detailed information can be found on the embassy website. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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