Sa'adu Zungur University portal: Check admission status and registration guide
Sa'adu Zungur University (SAZU), formerly Bauchi State University, Gadau (BASUG), is one of the top public learning institutions in Nigeria. To streamline access to its services and programmes, the university has introduced several systems, with the Sa'adu Zungur University portal being a key resource for both prospective and current students.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Sa'adu Zungur University portal
- What is the acceptance fee for the Bauchi State University?
- Is the SA'adu Zungur University admission list available?
- How much is Sa'adu Zungur University's school fees?
- What are Sa'adu Zungur University courses?
- How much is the SAZUG online screening?
- How to check your admission status in SAZUG?
- Where is SAZUG located?
- What are the requirements for physical screening in SAZUG?
Key takeaways
- Sa'adu Zungur University (SAZU) was established in 2011.
- It has three campuses: Misau, Bauchi, and Gadau (the main campus).
- If you plan on joining SAZU, ensure you are familiar with the portal's features to seamlessly access different services, such as checking admission status and the registration process.
Sa'adu Zungur University portal
In June 2024, the institution changed its name from Bauchi State University, Gadau (BASUG) to Sa'adu Zungur University (SAZU). It is also in the process of changing the university website address from basug.edu.ng to sazu.edu.ng. The website facilitates communication between the university and students.
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Registered students can use the institution portal to perform various activities, such as checking admission status, making payments, checking results, and registering for courses. Below are guides on accessing various services on the Sa'adu Zungur University student portal.
Sa'adu Zungur University registration portal
You must apply using the Sa'adu Zungur University admission portal to be admitted to the university. The institution offers several programs, including evening, diploma, certificate, top-up degree, HND to BSc conversion, and part-time programs. Below are the essential steps highlighted for a smooth SAZU screening application.
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- Visit the SAZU student portal to start the application process.
- If you don't have an account, you can create one by clicking New Application and filling out the necessary information.
- Log in using your phone number as your username and password.
- Make the N10,000 payment application fee and complete your application form.
- Upload the required documents, such as a passport photograph.
- Click Submit to submit the application form. However, before submitting, cross-check to ensure all the information is correct.
- Print your application form by clicking Print Application.
The applicants will be contacted via SMS for the screening date, time, and venue.
How to check Bauchi State University admission online
You can verify if your name is on the admission list by visiting the university portal. Alternatively, you can check your admission status through the JAMB portal. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to check.
- Visit the JAMB admission portal.
- Log in to your JAMB profile with your username and password.
- Scroll down, then locate and click the Check Admission Status tab.
- Select your Exam year and enter your registration number in the required column.
- Click on Check Admission Status to access your SAZU admission status.
You can download and print your admission letter if your name appears online on the Bauchi State University admission list.
The shortlisted applicants are required to undergo physical screening. Here are the screening requirements.
- Applicants must bring originals and photocopies of their credentials for verification purposes. Other credentials include a computer printout of their SSCE result, JAMB result, online screening form, a recent passport photograph, and a scratch card to verify their O-Level result.
- Candidates must upload their O-Level results on the JAMB portal at any JAMB-accredited centre.
- Two (2) to three (3) days after a successful screening, candidates should check the JAMB Portal to accept and print their JAMB Admission Letters.
- Only candidates accepted at JAMB can access the Sa’adu Zungur University admission in the portal.
What is the acceptance fee for the Bauchi State University?
The higher learning institution allegedly charges an acceptance fee of N2,500 for indigenous students and N5,000 for non-indigenes. The fee should be paid after your name has been shortlisted and you accept the offer.
Is the SA'adu Zungur University admission list available?
Yes. The Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) admission list for the 2025/2026 academic session is now available. The institution has released a final invitation for physical screening for candidates from the Merit to Third lists. This means the university has already shortlisted candidates and is currently conducting the final round of physical screening before confirming admissions.
How much is Sa'adu Zungur University's school fees?
Sa'adu Zungur University (SAZUG) school fees for the 2025/2026 academic year vary. The table below shows the analysis of school fees for the 2025/2026 session.
Fresh students fees
Fresh students joining the institution will pay the following fees.
Category | Indigenes (₦) | Non-Indigenes (₦) |
Registration fee | 4,000 | 8,000 |
Students' records | 2,500 | 5,000 |
Facility maintenance | 2,000 | 4,000 |
General studies (GSP) | 3,000 | 6,000 |
Examination fee | 3,500 | 7,000 |
Sports development | 2,000 | 4,000 |
Departmental fee | 5,000 | 5,000 |
Faculty registration | 3,000 | 3,000 |
Development levy | 1,000 | 2,000 |
Students' handbook | 3,000 | 3,000 |
Library fee | 2,000 | 2,000 |
ICT fee | 5,000 | 10,000 |
Medical services | 2,500 | 5,000 |
Matriculation/Orientation | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Certificate verification | 2,000 | 2,000 |
ID card | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Campus security | 2,000 | 4,000 |
Teaching aids | 2,500 | 5,000 |
Utility charges | 2,000 | 4,000 |
Payment verification | 1,000 | 2,000 |
Totals | 51,000 | 84,000 |
Returning students fees
For all returning students, below is the amount you need to pay as a tuition fee.
Category | Indigenes (₦) | Non-Indigenes (₦) |
Registration fee | 3,000 | 6,000 |
Students' records | 2,500 | 5,000 |
Facility maintenance | 2,000 | 4,000 |
General studies (GSP) | 3,000 | 6,000 |
Examination fee | 3,500 | 7,000 |
Sports development | 2,000 | 4,000 |
Departmental fee | 5,000 | 5,000 |
Faculty registration | 3,000 | 3,000 |
Development levy | 1,000 | 2,000 |
Library fee | 2,000 | 2,000 |
ICT fee | 5,000 | 10,000 |
Medical services | 2,500 | 5,000 |
Campus security | 2,000 | 4,000 |
Teaching aids | 2,500 | 5,000 |
Utility charges | 2,000 | 4,000 |
Payment verification | 1,000 | 2,000 |
Total | 42,000 | 74,000 |
Peculiar charges
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These peculiar charges are not part of the general school fees but are added based on the unique needs of a course or academic unit.
Category | Amount (₦) |
Laboratory charges (Agric/Science-based courses only) | 5,000 |
Bed space/Hostel maintenance | 15,000 |
Teaching practice fees | 5,000 |
SIWES | 5,000 |
SIWES (Faculty of Agriculture) | 7,000 |
Pharmacy/Nursing pre-clinical charges | 25,000 |
Clearance form (Final Year Only) | 1,000 |
Moot court charges (Law Students Only) | 25,000 |
Late registration | 5,000 |
Field trip | 15,000 |
What are Sa'adu Zungur University courses?
Sa'adu Zungur University offers a range of programs under the following faculties:
- School of Basic and Remedial Studies
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Management Sciences
How much is the SAZUG online screening?
For the 2025/2026 admission cycle at Sa’adu Zungur University, candidates are required to pay a non-refundable online screening fee of ₦2,000 only through the university’s online screening portal.
How to check your admission status in SAZUG?
Start by logging into your JAMB CAPS portal to see if you have been offered admission, and click Accept. After accepting on JAMB, visit the SAZUG admission portal to confirm and print your admission letter.
Where is SAZUG located?
Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZUG) is located in Bauchi State, Nigeria, with its campuses spread across Gadau, Misau, and Bauchi.
What are the requirements for physical screening in SAZUG?
Requirements for physical screening in SAZUG include:
- Computer printout of the SSCE result
- JAMB result
- Online screening form
- A recent passport photograph
- Scratch card for verification of O-Level
Note: Candidates must ensure that they upload their O-Level results on the JAMB portal at any JAMB-accredited centre before attending the screening.
The Sa'adu Zungur University portal is vital for prospective and continuing students to access several services. You can easily check your admission status, make payments, register for courses, and view your academic results in only a few steps. The portal is the central hub for all admission-related activities.
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