Uthman dan Fodiyo University

Region: Sokoto Country: Nigeria

Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK, formerly University of Sokoto), also Usman dan Fodio University, Usmanu Danfodiyo University etc., is one of the initial twelve federal universities in Nigeria founded in 1975. It is situated in the ancient city of Sokoto. The main campus house the administrative offices, sciences, social sciences, agriculture, arts and languages, education and research facilities. The city campus hosts the college of health sciences and school of veterinary medicine. A third site host the modern university teaching hospital.

The school is named after Usman Dan Fodio, the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate.

Academics:
UDUSOK is a four-year university that also features Associate's degrees and remedial programs (pre-degree). The university has a large and accredited medical program and the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, which is one of the largest hospitals in Nigeria and West Africa. It is mostly accessible to those of low income and, like most Nigerian hospitals, it does not require health insurance before treatment.

There is a fourth site built during the last administration Bafarawa of Sokoto State under the Leadership of Alh. Attahiru Bafarawa. This site houses the School of Matriculation Studies where students opting for the Remedial Studies are admitted and taught before enrollment in the university (provided they have passed the exams). The Remedial Studies is only conducted for the Sciences and Science related courses. Admission into other courses is sought by the standard JAMB (UME or DE) procedure.

The university is one of the high ranking in northern Nigeria due to its high moral stand and its ability to resist the prevalent ASUU strikes that bedevil Nigerian government universities

Student life
Usmanu Danfodiyo University has several student unions which includes Students Union Government, National Association of Science Students (NAOSS), department associations as well state associations like NAKSS for Kano, NAJISS for Jigawa students,nakass for katsina state students etc...

This is one of the Universities in Nigeria and it is located at Sokoto, Northern Nigeria. This is one of the initial twelve federal universities in Nigeria founded in 1975. It is situated in the ancient city of Sokoto. The main campus houses the administrative offices, sciences, social sciences, agriculture, arts and languages, education and research facilities. The city campus hosts the College of health sciences and school of veterinary medicine. A third site host the modern university teaching hospital.

As a centre of learning, the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto shall promote and disseminate knowledge, pursue research, contribute to the universal truths and maintain the international character of a University. It shall specifically: endeavour to identify with the needs and aspirations of the people where it is located; uphold and develop the ideals of the community within which it is situated and at the same time promote national unity cherish and preserve the cultural heritage of the society; and establish a two-way rapport between the University and the society. In pursuing its aims and objectives, the University will always be guided by the requirements of the national plan, manpower needs and sheer physical and environmental factors.

VISION OF THE UNIVERSITY
To be a centre of excellence in terms of teaching, research and community service in all fields of human endeavour i.e. Arts, Humanities, Pure and Applied Sciences

MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY
To provide quality teaching, research and community service to deserving persons and communities, under the most peaceful atmosphere and in line with the national policy on education, irrespective of social class, gender, race, nationality and religion; and to ensure that at all times it serves a centre for pursuit of research and academic excellence