Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK) Cut-Off Mark, Courses & School Fees For 2026
Along the banks of the Sokoto-Rima river basin, in the historic emirate city of Birnin Kebbi, sits one more of the federal universities born from Nigeria’s push to spread tertiary education into every state. Federal University Birnin Kebbi has, in just over a decade, distinguished itself among its peer group — notably by establishing a College of Health Sciences and offering Medicine, a step many newer federal universities are still working toward. For students in Kebbi and the North-West, FUBK offers an affordable federal education with genuine ambition.
This guide gives 2026 applicants the complete picture: the cut-off mark, departmental scores, the full course catalogue, an affordable federal fee breakdown, and how to apply.
FUBK At A Glance
Federal University Birnin Kebbi, abbreviated FUBK, is a federal government-owned university located in Birnin Kebbi, the capital of Kebbi State, in Nigeria’s North-West. It was established in 2013, alongside a small group of additional federal universities created to further extend access beyond the 2011 batch.
FUBK operates from its campus in Birnin Kebbi and has grown its faculties steadily, now spanning a College of Health Sciences, the Sciences, Agriculture, Arts, Management and Social Sciences, and Education. What sets FUBK apart from several of its peer-generation federal universities is its progress in the medical and health sciences — it offers Medicine and related programmes, giving it a stronger health-sciences profile than many younger federal schools. Beyond that, it has solid strength in the sciences, agriculture, and the humanities.
As a federal university, FUBK carries the standard advantages: very affordable fees, federal recognition and resources, and a national catchment. Its Birnin Kebbi location, as a state capital, provides reasonable urban infrastructure, while the North-West’s lower cost of living keeps student budgets manageable.
For comparison with other federal and northern options, our University of Ilorin guide covers a major federal university in the broader region, and the UNIOSUN cut-off calculation guide explains the aggregate scoring FUBK and other universities use.
FUBK’s 2026 Cut-Off Mark
Federal University Birnin Kebbi set its general UTME cut-off at 150 for the 2026/2027 session, matching the national minimum approved at JAMB’s May 11, 2026 Policy Meeting. As a federal university serving an under-served region, FUBK keeps its baseline accessible — good news for candidates with moderate JAMB scores.
The familiar point applies, with the health-sciences wrinkle: 150 makes you eligible, but FUBK’s Medicine and health programmes are competitive and demand much higher departmental scores, alongside the usual higher benchmarks for Computer Science, the competitive sciences, and Accounting. Across FUBK’s agriculture, education, arts, and many science courses, however, a score around 150–170 is realistically workable.
FUBK Departmental Cut-Off Marks For 2026 (Estimated)
These guideline figures reflect typical competitiveness. They’re estimates from past patterns and can shift slightly each session.
| Course/Department | Estimated JAMB Cut-Off | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) | 230 – 260 | Very high (MDCN regulated) |
| Nursing Science | 210 – 240 | High |
| Medical Laboratory Science | 195 – 225 | Moderate-high |
| Anatomy | 180 – 205 | Moderate-high |
| Physiology | 180 – 205 | Moderate-high |
| Public Health | 175 – 200 | Moderate-high |
| Computer Science | 180 – 205 | Moderate-high |
| Information Technology | 165 – 190 | Moderate |
| Cyber Security | 175 – 200 | Moderate-high |
| Mathematics | 155 – 180 | Accessible |
| Statistics | 155 – 180 | Accessible |
| Physics | 155 – 180 | Accessible |
| Chemistry | 155 – 180 | Accessible |
| Microbiology | 170 – 195 | Moderate |
| Biochemistry | 170 – 195 | Moderate |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 160 – 185 | Accessible |
| Geology | 160 – 185 | Accessible |
| Industrial Chemistry | 160 – 180 | Accessible |
| Accounting | 175 – 200 | Moderate-high |
| Banking and Finance | 160 – 185 | Accessible |
| Business Administration | 160 – 185 | Accessible |
| Economics | 170 – 195 | Moderate |
| Public Administration | 155 – 180 | Accessible |
| Political Science | 165 – 190 | Moderate |
| Sociology | 155 – 180 | Accessible |
| Mass Communication | 180 – 205 | Moderate-high |
| English | 160 – 185 | Accessible |
| History | 150 – 175 | Accessible |
| Arabic | 150 – 170 | Accessible |
| Islamic Studies | 150 – 170 | Accessible |
| Hausa | 150 – 170 | Accessible |
| Agricultural Economics and Extension | 150 – 175 | Accessible |
| Animal Science | 150 – 175 | Accessible |
| Crop Production | 150 – 175 | Accessible |
| Soil Science | 150 – 170 | Accessible |
| Fisheries | 150 – 170 | Accessible |
| Forestry | 150 – 170 | Accessible |
| Education (Science) | 150 – 175 | Accessible |
| Education (Arts) | 150 – 170 | Accessible |
If your score lands in the 150–175 band, most of FUBK’s catalogue is within reach — Agriculture, Education, the Arts (History, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Hausa), the social sciences, and many basic sciences. Medicine, Nursing, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Accounting, and Mass Communication are the ones to aim higher for — with Medicine especially demanding 230+.
FUBK sets final admission on an aggregate of UTME and Post-UTME, calculated as our UNIOSUN cut-off calculation guide explains.
Courses Offered At FUBK
FUBK’s catalogue spans health sciences, the sciences, agriculture, and the humanities. By faculty/college:
College of Health Sciences
- Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
- Nursing Science
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Public Health
Faculty of Science
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Cyber Security
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Industrial Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Biology / Biological Sciences
- Geology
Faculty of Agriculture
- Agricultural Economics and Extension
- Animal Science
- Crop Production and Protection
- Soil Science
- Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Forestry and Wildlife Management
- Food Science and Technology
Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
- Accounting
- Banking and Finance
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Public Administration
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Mass Communication
Faculty of Arts / Humanities
- English and Literary Studies
- History
- Arabic
- Islamic Studies
- Hausa
- French
Faculty of Education
- Educational Foundations
- Science Education
- Arts and Social Science Education
- Guidance and Counselling
- Library and Information Science
A Postgraduate School offers Masters and PhD programmes across the faculties, with notable depth in the sciences and agriculture.
FUBK’s established College of Health Sciences — with Medicine on offer — is its standout feature, putting it ahead of several peer-generation federal universities and making it an attractive, affordable choice for North-West students seeking medical training closer to home.
FUBK School Fees For 2026
A key advantage of FUBK’s federal status is affordability — its fees are very low compared to state and private universities. Federal fees don’t carry an indigene/non-indigene split; they’re broadly uniform, with science, computing, and health courses costing a little more than arts due to laboratory and clinical expenses.
Freshers (100 Level) — Approximate Per Session
| Course Group | Tuition + Mandatory Charges (₦) |
|---|---|
| Arts/Humanities | ₦30,000 – ₦55,000 |
| Education | ₦30,000 – ₦55,000 |
| Management/Social Sciences | ₦35,000 – ₦65,000 |
| Agriculture | ₦40,000 – ₦70,000 |
| Sciences | ₦45,000 – ₦80,000 |
| Computer Science/Cyber Security | ₦55,000 – ₦90,000 |
| Nursing/Medical Lab/Basic Medical | ₦90,000 – ₦160,000 |
| Medicine (MBBS) | ₦120,000 – ₦220,000 |
Returning Students (200 Level+) — Approximate Per Session
| Course Group | Per Session (₦) |
|---|---|
| Arts/Humanities/Education | ₦20,000 – ₦40,000 |
| Management/Social Sciences | ₦25,000 – ₦50,000 |
| Agriculture | ₦30,000 – ₦55,000 |
| Sciences | ₦35,000 – ₦65,000 |
| Computer Science | ₦45,000 – ₦75,000 |
| Nursing/Medical Lab | ₦80,000 – ₦140,000 |
| Medicine (MBBS) | ₦100,000 – ₦190,000 |
Fees run per session and cover the major mandatory charges. As with all federal universities, FUBK’s tuition — even for Medicine — is a small fraction of what state and private universities charge, making it one of the most affordable routes to medical training in the country. For the broader federal benchmark, our UNILAG 100-level fees guide shows where another federal university lands.
Other Costs At FUBK
| Item | Estimate (₦) |
|---|---|
| Acceptance fee (freshers) | ₦20,000 – ₦40,000 |
| Post-UTME/screening fee | ₦2,000 – ₦3,500 |
| ICT/technology fee | ₦6,000 – ₦12,000 |
| Examination fee | ₦6,000 – ₦11,000 |
| Laboratory/clinical fee | ₦7,000 – ₦18,000 |
| Departmental/faculty dues | ₦3,500 – ₦8,000 |
| SUG dues | ₦1,500 – ₦3,500 |
| Hostel (per session) | ₦18,000 – ₦40,000 |
| Health/medical fee | ₦4,000 – ₦9,000 |
| ID card | ₦1,500 – ₦4,000 |
| Books & materials | ₦30,000 – ₦80,000 |
| Feeding (monthly) | ₦18,000 – ₦40,000 |
A first-year student should budget around ₦150,000 – ₦350,000 for the first session depending on programme, with Nursing and Medicine at the higher end due to clinical materials and lab fees. FUBK remains among the most economical universities in this series, thanks to low federal fees and the North-West’s modest cost of living.
Admission Requirements And How To Apply
FUBK’s requirements follow the federal-university template. A 2026 UTME score of at least 150 (much higher for Medicine and the health sciences, and higher for Computer Science, Cyber Security, Accounting and Mass Communication), with FUBK as first choice. On O’Level, five credits in not more than two sittings including English and Maths, plus three subjects relevant to your course — the health sciences and Medicine want Physics, Chemistry and Biology; Agriculture wants Biology, Chemistry and Agricultural Science; the management courses want Economics; Arabic and Islamic Studies value those subjects; education-subject combinations need a credit in the subject you intend to teach.
FUBK runs a compulsory Post-UTME screening and accepts Direct Entry candidates with IJMB, JUPEB, A-Levels, ND, HND or NCE qualifications alongside the O’Level requirements.
The route: register and sit JAMB with FUBK first → clear the cut-off and apply for Post-UTME on the FUBK portal (fubk.edu.ng), paying the screening fee → sit the Post-UTME → check JAMB CAPS and the FUBK portal for your offer and accept it → pay the acceptance fee → settle session fees, register, sort accommodation, and resume.
Tips For FUBK Applicants
FUBK’s accessible cut-off and very affordable federal fees make it attractive — so the practical focus is course selection and a clean application, with special attention for the competitive health programmes. If you’re targeting Medicine, aim for 230+ and keep your Physics, Chemistry, and Biology grades excellent; for Nursing and the health sciences, 200+ is the realistic zone. For Computer Science, Cyber Security, Accounting, or Mass Communication, push toward 185+. For the many accessible agriculture, education, arts, and science courses, focus on matching your JAMB subjects correctly and getting your O’Level details right. List FUBK first to maximise federal-catchment chances. And a genuine recommendation: for North-West students who want affordable federal medical training without travelling far south, FUBK’s established College of Health Sciences makes it one of the strongest options in the region.
For broader context, our University of Ilorin guide and ABSU cut-off guide show how other Nigerian universities handle admissions.
FUBK Accommodation
| Hostel Type | Per Session (₦) |
|---|---|
| Male hostels | ₦18,000 – ₦35,000 |
| Female hostels | ₦20,000 – ₦40,000 |
| Postgraduate hostels | ₦40,000 – ₦60,000 |
| Off-campus (Birnin Kebbi) | ₦70,000 – ₦220,000 yearly |
On-campus bed space is limited relative to demand, so many students rent off-campus around Birnin Kebbi. As a state capital, the city offers reasonable accommodation options while remaining affordable by Nigerian standards.
FUBK FAQs
Federal or state? Federal — owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria, established 2013, located in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State.
2026 cut-off? 150 general, with Medicine, the health sciences, Computer Science, Accounting and Mass Communication requiring higher departmental scores.
Can 150 get me in? Yes, for the great majority of FUBK’s agriculture, education, arts, social science and many science courses. Medicine needs 230+.
Does FUBK offer Medicine? Yes — FUBK has a College of Health Sciences offering Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), Nursing, Medical Lab Science and basic medical sciences. This sets it apart from several peer-generation federal universities.
Is there a Post-UTME? Yes — a compulsory Post-UTME screening for eligible candidates.
How affordable is FUBK? Very — as a federal university, even Medicine costs a small fraction of private-university pricing, among the most affordable in this series.
What is FUBK best known for? Its College of Health Sciences (with Medicine on offer), plus solid science, agriculture, and humanities programmes.
Is hostel guaranteed? No — bed space is limited, but Birnin Kebbi off-campus housing is affordable, with reasonable options as a state capital.
Is FUBK a good choice despite being relatively young? Yes — established 2013, it’s a maturing, NUC-accredited federal university with affordable fees and an established medical college, which gives it an edge over many newer federal schools.
Final Take
Federal University Birnin Kebbi has carved out a notable position among the newer federal universities — its established College of Health Sciences, offering Medicine, puts it ahead of several peers and makes it a genuinely attractive choice for North-West students seeking affordable medical training in their own region. Add solid science, agriculture, and humanities programmes, and FUBK delivers strong value.
For 2026, the 150 cut-off keeps the door wide open for most courses, but the competitive programmes demand more — 230+ for Medicine, 200+ for the health sciences, 185+ for Computer Science and Accounting. Budget around ₦150,000 – ₦350,000 for the first session depending on programme, with federal status keeping even Medicine remarkably affordable. Choose the right course, nail your science grades for the health programmes, match your JAMB subjects, and list FUBK first. As always, verify the current cut-off marks, fees, accredited programmes, and Post-UTME dates on the official JAMB portal and the FUBK portal before applying, since the figures shift each session.
For an affordable federal university with an established medical college in the North-West, FUBK is a sensible and increasingly attractive choice.
