Sokoto State University (SSU) is a state-owned institution established in 2009 in Sokoto, Nigeria. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across five faculties: Management and Social Sciences, Computing, Education, Arts and Humanities, and Science. Courses such as Medicine and Computer Science attract high demand. The application process is entirely online, and no Post-UTME examination is required.
Key Takeaways
SSU admission requires a minimum of five O'Level credits in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings. Candidates must score at least 150 in JAMB and choose SSU as their first choice. The screening exercise is conducted strictly online. The admission list is published on the official website at ssu.edu.ng and via JAMB CAPS.
Undergraduate Programmes
Undergraduate applicants can choose from various courses offered by different faculties.
Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
This faculty focuses on human behaviour and offers courses in Economics, Geography, Political Science, and Sociology.
Faculty of Computing
Dedicated to technology, the faculty offers Computer Science and Information Technology.
Faculty of Education
This faculty trains educators in various disciplines. Courses include Education and Arabic, Education and Biology, Education and Chemistry, Education and Computer Science, Education Economics, English Language, Education and Geography, Education and Mathematics, Education and Physics, Education and Management, Education and Social Studies, Education and Political Science, Education and Hausa, Education and History, and Education and Islamic Studies.
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
The faculty explores human experience and culture through courses in Arabic, Islamic Studies, History, English, and Hausa.
Faculty of Science
Science courses include Microbiology, Plant Biology, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Postgraduate Programmes
SSU offers postgraduate courses under the Postgraduate School across three faculties.
Faculty of Science
Postgraduate programmes include Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Faculty of Education
Courses offered are Science Education, Guidance and Counselling, and Management Education.
Faculty of Arts and Social Science
Programmes include History, Political Science, Corporate Communication, Arabic and Islamic Studies, Nigerian Languages, Development Studies, and Sociology.
Admission Requirements
UTME Requirements
Candidates must select SSU as their first choice, attain five credit passes including Mathematics and English in WAEC, GCE, NECO, or NABTEB in not more than two sittings, and score a minimum of 150 in JAMB. Science candidates need credits in five science subjects; arts candidates need credits in five arts subjects.
Direct Entry Requirements
Direct Entry applicants must have at least two A/L passes in relevant subjects and three O/L credit passes, or three A/L passes and two O/L credit passes, in not more than two sittings. Alternatively, a National Diploma with at least Lower Credit is accepted.
Application Process
To apply, visit the SSU website and log on to the portal. Click on Start New Application, create a new account, enter username and password, register, and log in. Generate an invoice and pay via bank or online. Confirm payment, upload passport photo, certificates, birth certificate, and signature. Print the acknowledgement slip.
School Fees
SSU school fees range from ₦30,000 to ₦90,000 per academic year. Returning students pay about ₦29,000. Postgraduate application fee is around ₦12,000; undergraduates pay ₦2,000. Fees are paid online through the student portal. Confirm current figures on the official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can you get admission to Sokoto State University?
You must meet entry requirements and provide original JAMB admission letter, UTME result slip, online screening acknowledgement slip, SSE certificates (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or NBAIS), A-Level or diploma for Direct Entry, local government letter, and biodata.
What are the faculties of Sokoto State University?
The faculties are Management and Social Sciences, Education, Computing, Science, and Arts.
Does Sokoto State University offer nursing?
No, SSU does not offer nursing. Students can consider Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
What is the cut-off mark for Sokoto State University courses?
The minimum cut-off mark for 2025/2026 is 150.
Does Sokoto State University offer pharmacy?
No, SSU does not offer pharmacy as of June 2026.
Which is the best university in Sokoto?
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) is widely considered the best in Sokoto State.
