The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil (formerly Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil) is a state-owned university in Wudil, Kano State, Nigeria.
As the name suggests, the university specializes in science, technology, and engineering education. It offers a wide range of programs in various engineering, technology, sciences, and other related disciplines.
Every aspirant must have the correct JAMB and O’level (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB) subject combination for whichever course they want to study at the university.
KUST Courses
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Science & Education
- Agriculture
- Architecture
- Automobile Technology
- Automotive Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Building Technology
- Building Technology Education
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Science Education
- Education & Biology
- Education & Chemistry
- Education & Geography
- Education & Mathematics
- Education & Physics
- Education and Integrated Science:
- Electrical Electronics Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Estate Management
- Fisheries & Aquaculture
- Food Science & Technology
- Forestry & Wildlife Management
- Geography
- Geology
- Health Education
- Human Kinetics
- Information & Communication Technology
- Library & Information Science
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Metal Work Technology Education
- Meteorology
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Quantity Surveying
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Statistics
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Water Resources & Environmental Engineering
- Woodwork Technology Education
Subject Combination
| Course | JAMB Subject | O’level Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Use of English, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any from Introduction to Agricultural Science, Materials and Workshop Process and Machining, Tractor Layout Power Unit Under Carriage and Auto Electricity; Transmission System; Implement and Machine; Principles of Crop Husbandry and Land Use, Materials and Workshop Processes; Construction and Maintenance of Agricultural Machines; general Metal Work; General Wood Work and Building/Engineering Drawing. |
| Agricultural Science & Education | Use of English, Any three (3) subjects from Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Physics, Economics, Geography and Mathematics. | English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science., Mathematics and another relevant subject. |
| Agriculture | Use of English, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and any one of Physics or Mathematics. | English Language, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry and any one of Mathematics, Physics, Geography and Economics. |
| Architecture | Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any of Fine Art, Geography or Wood Work, Biology, Economics, Technical Drawing, Further. Mathematics., Introduction to Building Construction, Bricklaying/Block laying, Concreting, Wall, Floors and Ceiling Finishing, Joinery, Carpentary, Decorative Painting, Lining, Sign and Design, Wall Hanging, Colour Mixing/Matching and Glazing, Ceramics, Graphics Design, Graphic Printing, Basic Electricity. |
| Automobile Technology | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and any other subject. | English Language Mathematics and one (1) of Biology /Agricultural Science; Physics, or Chemistry and two (2) from General Science/IntegratedScience, Technical Drawing/Fine Art, Geography, Health Science Food and Nutrition, Physical and Health Education, Auto Technical, Building, Electrical Electronic, Metal Work and Wood Work. |
| Automotive Engineering | Use of English, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language and any other Science subject. |
| Biochemistry | Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. | English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology. |
| Biology | Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. | English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. |
| Building Technology | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and any one of Geography, Economics, Arts and Technical drawing. For holders of NTC, the other relevant subjects could be Intro. to Building Construction, Bricklaying, Concreting, Walls, Floors and Ceiling Finishing, Building/Engineering Drawing, Joinery, Carpentry, Gas, Steam Work and Bronze Welding, Cold / Hot Water Supply, Sanitation and Drainage. |
| Building Technology Education | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and any other Science subject. |
| Business Administration | Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and one (1) other subject. | English Language, Mathematics, Economics, plus any two (2) of Accounting, Business Methods, Commerce, Government, Geography, and Statistics. |
| Chemistry | Use of English, Chemistry and two (2) of Physics, Biology and Mathematics. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
| Civil Engineering | Use of English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and one Science subject |
| Computer Science | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and one (1) of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics plus two (2) other Science subjects. |
| Computer Science Education | Use of English, Mathematics, Economics/Commerce plus one (1) of Chemistry/Physics/Biology | Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
| Education & Biology | Use of English, Biology and two (2) other subjects from Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. | English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and one (1) other subject. |
| Education & Chemistry | Use of English, Chemistry and two (2) other subjects chosen from Physics, Biology and Mathematics. | Mathematics, Chemistry, English Language and two (2) of Physics, Biology and Agricultural Science. |
| Education & Geography | Use of English, Geography plus two (2) other Social Sciences/Arts subjects. | Five (5) SSC credit passes to include Geography, English Language and Mathematics. |
| Education & Mathematics | Use of English, Mathematics and any two (2) of the following Science subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology. | Five (5) SSC credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics plus one (1) other Science subject. |
| Education & Physics | Use of English, Physics, Mathematics or Chemistry plus one (1) other subjects. | English Language, Physics, Mathematics and two (2) other Science subjects or NTC/NBC. |
| Education & Integrated Science | Use of English, Any three (3) of Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Agricultural Science. | Five (5) SSC credit passes including Biology, Chemistry, English Language and Mathematics. |
| Electrical Electronics Education | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. | Five (5) SSC credit passes including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English Language. |
| Electrical Engineering | Use of English, Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. | Five (5) SSC credit passes including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English Language. |
| Environmental Engineering | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language, Biology or Geography. |
| Estate Management | Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and one other subject | Five (5) SSCE credit passes including Chemistry, Mathematics and English Language. |
| Fisheries & Aquaculture | Use of English, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and any other Science subject. | Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Mathematics and English Language plus any other Science subject. |
| Food Science & Technology | Use of English, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Physics and Biology/ Agricultural Science | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Physics, Basic Catering and Food Services, Bakery and Confectionaries, Hotel & Catering Crafty course (Cookery), Hotel & Catering Craft Course (Food /Drinks Services) and Basic Electricity. |
| Forestry & Wildlife Management | Use of English, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and Physics or Mathematics. | English, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and one of Physics, Economics, Further Mathematics and Statistics. |
| Geography | Use of English, Geography and any two (2) Arts subjects. | Five (5) SSC credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics and Geography. |
| Geology | Use of English, Any three (3) of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology and Geography. | English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other subject. |
| Health Education | Use of English, Biology and any two (2) relevant subjects. | Five (5) SSC credit passes/TC II merit passes to include English Language and Mathematics. |
| Human Kinetics | Use of English, English Language and three (3) other relevant subjects. | English Language, Mathematics, Health Science/Physical Education/Biology and any two (2) other subjects. |
| Information & Communication Technology | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and one (1) of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics plus two (2) other Science subjects. |
| Library & Information Science | Use of English, Any three (3) Arts or Social Science subjects | Five (5)SSC credit passes including English Language and Mathematics. |
| Mathematics | Use of English, Mathematics and any two (2) of Physics, Chemistry and Economics or Geography. | Five (5) SSC credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry. |
| Mechanical Engineering | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and any other Science subject. |
| Mechatronics Engineering | Use of English, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language and any other Science subject. |
| Metal Work Technology Education | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and any other subject | English Language Mathematics and one (1) of Biology /Agricultural Science; Physics, or Chemistry and two (2) from General Science/IntegratedScience, Technical Drawing/Fine Art, Geography, Health Science Food and Nutrition, Physical and Health Education, Auto Technical, Building, Electrical Electronic, Metal Work and Wood Work. |
| Meteorology | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Geography. | Physics, Mathematics. English Language and either Chemistry or Geography |
| Microbiology | Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics. | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. |
| Physics | Use of English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Biology. | English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other Science subject from Further Mathematics and Biology or Agricultural Science. |
| Quantity Surveying | Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any of Fine Art, Geography or Wood Work, Biology, Economics, Technical Drawing, Further. Mathematics., Introduction to Building Construction, Bricklaying/Block laying, Concreting, Wall, Floors and Ceiling Finishing, Joinery, Carpentary, Decorative Painting, Lining, Sign and Design, Wall Hanging, Colour Mixing/Matching and Glazing, Ceramics, Graphics Design, Graphic Printing, Basic Electricity. |
| Science Laboratory Technology | Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics. | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. |
| Statistics | Use of English, Mathematics and any two (2) of Physics, Chemistry and Economics. | English Language, Mathematics and at least three (3) subjects from Physics, Statistics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Economics and Geography. |
| Urban & Regional Planning | Use of English, Mathematics, Geography and one of Economics, Physics, Chemistry. | English Language, Mathematics, Geography, and any two (2) of Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Government, Biology, Art, History, IRK/CRK, Social Studies and Tech Drawing. |
| Water Resources & Environmental Engineering | Use of English, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics | Physic Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and Biology |
| Woodwork Technology Education | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and any other subject | English Language Mathematics and one (1) of Biology /Agricultural Science; Physics, or Chemistry and two (2) from General Science/IntegratedScience, Technical Drawing/Fine Art, Geography, Health Science Food and Nutrition, Physical and Health Education, Auto Technical, Building, Electrical Electronic, Metal Work and Wood Work. |
Conclusion
Gaining admission to the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, requires careful planning and meeting specific academic requirements.
Prospective students must choose courses that align with their subject combinations in their Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and JAMB.
Meeting the departmental cut-off mark and fulfilling other admission requirements are crucial steps in the selection process.
