NSUK Senate Approves Creation of Three New Faculties from Natural and Applied Sciences

The Senate of Nasarawa State University, Keffi has approved the restructuring of the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences into three separate faculties.

The decision was taken as part of the university’s effort to improve academic administration, strengthen specialization, and create a better structure for teaching, research and innovation.

According to the announcement, the approval was made at the 140th Regular Meeting of Senate, which was held on Monday, 25 May 2026.

The Three New Faculties Approved by NSUK

Following the Senate approval, the former Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences will now be separated into the following faculties:

1. Faculty of Computing

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2. Faculty of Life Sciences

3. Faculty of Physical Sciences

This restructuring is expected to give each academic area more focus and allow departments to operate under faculties that better reflect their disciplines.

Statistics and Data Analytics Moved to Faculty of Computing

As part of the restructuring, NSUK Senate also considered the placement of the Department of Statistics and Data Analytics.

Although the department was earlier proposed to be under the Faculty of Physical Sciences, it has now been reassigned to the Faculty of Computing.

This decision reflects the growing importance of statistics, data analytics, artificial intelligence, data science and digital technology in modern education and research.

For students interested in data-driven careers, this move may help the department align better with current global trends in computing and technology.

Why NSUK Is Creating the New Faculties

The restructuring is aimed at helping the university respond better to modern academic and professional demands.

By separating the former faculty into more focused units, NSUK may be able to improve planning, supervision, departmental growth and research development.

The change may also help students receive more specialized academic support, especially in fast-growing areas such as computing, life sciences, data science and physical sciences.

What This Means for NSUK Students and Aspirants

For current students, the change may affect faculty-level administration, departmental coordination and academic identity.

For aspirants, especially those applying for science-related courses, it is important to pay attention to the new faculty structure when checking Admission updates, course information and departmental notices.

Students applying for courses related to Computer Science, Statistics, Data Analytics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and other science-based programmes should always confirm the correct faculty and department before completing any admission or registration process.

Awaiting Governing Council Consideration

The approved recommendations have been forwarded to the university’s Governing Council for further consideration and approval in line with the institution’s procedures.

This means students and applicants should continue to follow official NSUK updates for final implementation details, especially where the change affects faculty names, department placement, admission listings or registration processes.

ALLCBTs Advice to Students

If you are an NSUK student or aspirant, do not panic over the restructuring. Faculty unbundling is usually done to improve academic organization and make departments more effective.

However, you should always check your department, faculty and admission details carefully whenever new school notices are released.

ALLCBTs will continue to share important school news, Post-UTME updates, admission notices and exam preparation resources to help students stay informed and prepared.