Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (formerly Northwest University Kano) uses a two-tiered admission system.
First, candidates must meet a university-wide UTME cut-off.
Then, each department sets its own course-specific threshold to manage demand and maintain academic standards.
What is YUMSUK’s general UTME cut-off?
The minimum UTME score to apply to YUMSUK is 160.
This figure matches the national minimum and allows candidates to purchase the Post-UTME form and enter the screening process.
What UTME score is required for Medicine and Surgery?
Medicine and Surgery remains the most competitive program. The departmental cut-off is 220 and above.
Some unofficial reports reference 235 or 270, but the university’s admissions page confirms 220+ as the official cut-off for 2025.
What scores are needed for Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Computer Science, and International Studies?
These departments set their cut-off at 180 and above. This includes clinical science, computing, and humanities programmes like International Studies.
What about accounting, business, and education-related programmes?
Departments including Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Geography, Biology, ICT, Islamic Studies, History & International Studies, Education Biology, Ed. Islamic Studies and Library & Info Science require a UTME score of 170 and above.
Which courses use the baseline cut-off of 160?
Several departments maintain the base threshold of 160, including:
- Arabic, Chemistry, English, Hausa, History, Entrepreneurship, and basic Ed. programs such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, History.
Why do department cut-offs vary?
Departments with limited space or higher demand—such as Medicine, Computer Science, and Business Administration—set higher UTME thresholds to manage large applicant pools.
Less competitive programs or those with greater capacity maintain the baseline cut-off.
What else matters after hitting the cut-off?
Meeting your course’s UTME cut-off makes you eligible for Post-UTME screening.
Admission then depends on:
- Your aggregate score (UTME, Post-UTME, O’Level results)
- Number of applicants in that year
- Ranking within your department
A high UTME is just the first step in a competitive process.
How to choose based on your UTME score
Understand where your UTME score places you:
- Below 170 UTME: Options limited to baseline departments like Arabic, basic Education, Hausa.
- 170–179 UTME: Qualify for mid-tier programmes like Accounting, Economics, Biology, mass Arts.
- 180–219 UTME: Opens admission to more competitive fields like Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Computer Science.
- 220+ UTME: Eligible to apply for Medicine & Surgery.
What if your score changes after Post-UTME?
YUMSUK plans for supplementary admissions. Even after missing a departmental cut-off, a strong Post-UTME performance or improved O’Level results may earn you a spot.
Keep checking university communications in late admission windows.