Yobe State University (YSU), Damaturu, has officially released a crucial update concerning its 2025/2026 academic session undergraduate admission process. The announcement is directed to UTME candidates who applied for admission into the institution but have not yet received an admission offer.
This important notice, signed by the Acting Registrar, Garba Ahmadu, highlights details of departments where admission quotas have already been filled as well as programmes that still have available spaces for interested candidates. It also serves as a guide for those intending to apply for a change of course to improve their chances of gaining admission into YSU this academic year.
Important Notice to All Prospective Students
According to the update released by the university, the management has observed that many candidates who applied for admission through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) are yet to be admitted into their preferred courses.
To ensure fairness and transparency in the admission process, YSU has made available a comprehensive list of programmes that are already filled and programmes still open for admission consideration.
Candidates are therefore advised to carefully review the lists below and take the necessary steps if their initial course of choice has reached its admission limit.
Courses Where Admission Slots Are Already Filled
YSU stated clearly that the following programmes have reached their full admission quota for the 2025/2026 academic session. Candidates who initially applied to any of these departments are advised to consider other available options:
Faculty of Medical Sciences
- Medicine and Surgery
- Doctor of Physiotherapy
- Physiology
- Anatomy
- Nursing Science
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Radiography
Faculty of Science
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Biology
- Geology
- Information Technology
- Microbiology
Faculty of Law
- Law
Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
- Criminology and Security Studies
Courses with Available Admission Slots
YSU also released a list of programmes that still have available spaces for interested applicants. Candidates who have not been offered admission are strongly encouraged to consider applying for these programmes, provided they meet the necessary entry requirements.
Faculty of Science
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Biology
- Botany
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
Faculty of Arts
- Arabic Studies
- English
- Hausa
- History and International Studies
- Islamic Studies
- Linguistics (Arabic, English, Hausa Options)
Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Geography
- Political Science
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- Environmental Standards
Faculty of Agriculture
- Agriculture
- Forestry and Wildlife Management
Faculty of Education
- Library and Information Science
- Education Arabic
- Education English
- Education Hausa
- Education History
- Education Islamic Studies
- Education Biology
- Education Chemistry
- Education Mathematics
- Education Physics
- Business Education
- Education Economics
- Education Geography
Instructions for Affected Candidates
YSU has advised that all requests for admission or change of course should be formally submitted to the Admissions Officer of the university. This process must be done through proper channels to ensure timely and valid processing of applications.
Candidates are reminded to double-check their eligibility and academic qualifications before applying for any of the listed available programmes. Incomplete or inaccurate information could lead to disqualification or delay in processing.
What This Means for Candidates
This latest update from YSU provides a great opportunity for candidates who are yet to secure admission to reposition themselves for consideration in other departments. Here’s what you should do next:
- Check Your Course Status: Determine if your initial programme is under the “filled” category. If so, you’ll need to choose an alternative from the list of available programmes.
- Review Your Eligibility: Make sure you meet both the UTME subject combination and O’level requirements for your new preferred course.
- Apply for a Change of Course: You can proceed with a change of course through the JAMB portal to reflect your new programme of choice.
- Submit an Admission Request: After changing your course, notify the YSU Admissions Office as instructed to ensure your application is processed.
- Stay Updated: Keep an eye on the university’s official channels for additional announcements regarding deadlines, admission lists, and registration details.
Why This Update Matters
With thousands of candidates vying for limited admission slots, competition at Yobe State University remains intense — especially for highly sought-after courses such as Medicine, Nursing, Law, and Medical Laboratory Science.
By releasing this update, YSU aims to give all qualified candidates a fair chance to secure a place in other programmes that still have openings. This proactive move ensures transparency in the admission process and allows the university to fill all available spaces before the academic session begins.
About Yobe State University
Yobe State University (YSU), located in Damaturu, is one of Nigeria’s fast-growing state-owned institutions, known for its commitment to academic excellence, discipline, and innovation. Established to serve as a center for quality higher education in the North-East, the university has consistently maintained high academic standards and continues to attract students from across the country.
The university’s wide range of programmes spans across diverse fields — including Sciences, Law, Arts, Agriculture, and Education — making it one of the most versatile higher institutions in northern Nigeria.
