BREAKING: UNN Secures NUC Approval for 12 New Degree Programmes, Set to Commence in 2026/2027

Nsukka, Enugu State — The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has secured approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence 12 new full-time undergraduate programmes from the 2026/2027 academic session.

The development is expected to further expand the academic opportunities available to prospective students of the University, particularly in emerging and specialised areas of study.

The newly approved programmes cut across Engineering, Nuclear Science, Health, Education and Information Technology, reflecting the University's efforts to broaden its academic offerings in response to evolving educational and workforce demands.

The 12 new programmes are:

1. Automotive Engineering
2. Nuclear Engineering
3. Nuclear Science
4. Pharmacology
5. Optometry
6. Health Care Administration and Hospital Management
7. Educational Management
8. Cyber Security
9. Artificial Intelligence
10. Data Science
11. Software Engineering
12. Information Technology

The approval by the NUC represents another expansion of UNN's undergraduate academic portfolio, particularly in technology-driven disciplines such as Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Science, Software Engineering and Information Technology.

Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, described the approval as an important step towards expanding access to university education and strengthening the institution's capacity to respond to the demands of a rapidly changing world.

According to him, the University remains committed to providing the necessary human and material resources required for the effective implementation of the newly approved programmes.

Prof. Ortuanya also reaffirmed that the programmes would be implemented in accordance with the standards and requirements of the National Universities Commission.

With the approval, prospective students seeking admission into UNN from the 2026/2027 academic session will have additional programme options as the University continues to expand its academic offerings.

The development further underscores UNN's drive to position its academic programmes around emerging technologies, specialised professional fields and the changing needs of society.