ESUT Gets NUC Approval for AI, Cyber Security, Data Science and Two Other Programmes

Enugu State University of Science and Technology has received approval from the National Universities Commission to begin five new full-time undergraduate programmes.

This update is important for candidates who want to apply to ESUT in the 2026/2027 academic session, especially those interested in technology, security and computing-related courses.

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New Courses Approved for ESUT

The newly approved undergraduate programmes are:

Artificial Intelligence

Cyber Security

Data Science

Software Engineering

Intelligence and Security Studies

The approval means ESUT can now admit students into these programmes from the 2026/2027 academic session.

NUC Approval for the Programmes

The approval was given after a resource verification exercise by the National Universities Commission.

This means NUC checked the human and material resources available for the proposed programmes before granting approval.

The approved programmes are for full-time undergraduate study at the university’s main campus.

Candidates who want to apply should note that the approval does not cover part-time or postgraduate versions of the programmes for now.

What This Means for Candidates

Candidates who are interested in AI, Cyber Security, Data Science, Software Engineering or Intelligence and Security Studies can now consider ESUT when planning their admission.

Students preparing for UTME can also follow JAMB-2026">JAMB updates here so they do not miss important admission information.

Before choosing any of the new courses, candidates should confirm the required UTME subject combination, O’Level subjects and cut-off mark when ESUT releases its admission guidelines.

Why the New Courses Matter

The approval of these courses is important because technology-related fields are becoming more relevant in Nigeria and across the world.

Courses like Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Science and Software Engineering can prepare students for opportunities in tech, digital security, software development, data analysis and innovation.

Intelligence and Security Studies is also useful for students interested in security, investigation, public safety and related fields.

Important Advice for Applicants

Candidates should not choose any course only because it sounds popular.

Before applying, make sure the course matches your interest, your JAMB subject combination and your O’Level result.

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ALLCBTs Advice to Candidates

Admission is a process. It is not enough to hear that a new course has been approved.

Candidates must still meet the admission requirements, choose the right subject combination, upload the correct O’Level result and follow the official ESUT admission process.

If you are interested in any of the newly approved ESUT programmes, start preparing early and keep checking for the school’s Post-UTME and admission updates.

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