Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, AlieroCourses, Portals & Admission Guide
Quick Facts: KSUSTA Admission 2026
Does KSUSTA write Post-UTME? Yes. The general JAMB cut-off mark is 150. Estimated school fees range from ₦59k to ₦137k, and the acceptance fee is ₦10,000. Verify all details on the official KSUSTA portal.
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JAMB Cut-Off
150+
The university operates a strict, tiered JAMB UTME cut-off system. Tier 1 (180): Computer Science. Tier 2 (170): Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Science Laboratory Technology. Tier 3 (160): Electrical/Electronics Engineering and Microbiology. Tier 4 (150): All other programmes, including Mechanical Engineering, ICT, Nursing Sciences, Agriculture, and Education.
Post-UTME Form
₦2,000
Est. Tuition
₦59k - ₦137k
Indigenes of Kebbi State pay highly subsidized consolidated administrative charges. Non-indigenes and students in specialized faculties (Engineering, Architecture, Health Sciences) pay higher levies. For instance, Engineering/Architecture students pay additional laboratory fees, SWEP charges (₦20,000), and professional body levies (e.g., ARCON), pushing total registration to around ₦137,000 per session.
Acceptance Fee
₦10,000
2nd Choice
Not Accepted
Targeting 150+ for KSUSTA?JAMB 2026
Download the official UTME syllabus, core topics, and recommended textbooks to beat the cut-off mark.
Campuses & Locations
Main Campus
Aliero - Sokoto Road, Aliero
About KSUSTA & Campus Life
Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA), recently renamed Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero (AFUSTA), is a premier state-owned university located in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Established in 2006 as the 79th university in Nigeria, it serves as a specialized science and technology hub featuring highly accredited faculties in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Life & Physical Sciences, Agriculture, and Health Sciences. Driven by the motto 'Knowledge for Self Reliance', the university is a major catalyst for technological and scientific advancement in North-Western Nigeria.
Located along the Aliero-Sokoto Road in Aliero Local Government Area, the KSUSTA campus offers a vibrant, research-driven academic environment. The university provides an excellent blend of academic rigor and student welfare, maintaining active ICT Directorates, extensive laboratories, and modern engineering workshops. On-campus hostel accommodations are available and highly sought after by the student body. The university's digital infrastructure is highly advanced, utilizing the SAFApply portal ecosystem to fully integrate student registration, accommodation reservations, and fee payments into a centralized online system.
💡 Pro Tip: Admission into Kebbi State University of Science and Technology (KSUSTA / AFUSTA) is strictly merit-based and restricted to candidates who select the university as their First Choice in JAMB. The institution operates a tiered cut-off system: Computer Science (180); Architecture, Civil Eng, and SLT (170); Electrical Eng and Microbiology (160); and 150 for all other courses including Nursing. The admission process is highly digitized: applicants log into the SAFApply post-UTME portal to pay a ₦2,000 fee and verify their details. Crucially, candidates must upload their 'O' Level results to the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) and formally accept their admission on CAPS prior to physical campus verification.
KSUSTA Admission Requirements (O'Level & Direct Entry)
Direct Entry Rules
Direct Entry candidates must possess a minimum of an Upper Credit at the National Diploma (ND) level or three Advanced Level (A/L) passes in relevant subjects. A credit grade in IJMB Basic Mathematics is highly acceptable for Science-based courses.
Post UTME Screening Format
The initial screening is entirely online via the SAFApply admission portal. Candidates must log in, verify their eligibility using their JAMB Registration Number, and pay the ₦2,000 fee. Crucially, candidates MUST upload their O'Level results to the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). A final physical document verification is conducted at the campus before full matriculation.
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