BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO (BUK) RELEASES APPROVED ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION

This is to inform the general public, especially students of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), that the University Senate has released the approved undergraduate academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session.

Below are the scheduled activities and timelines for the upcoming academic year:

Registration and First Semester Schedule

Online Screening for Fresh Students: Monday, 2nd March – Saturday, 4th April, 2026 (5 Weeks)

Registration for Fresh Students: Monday, 30th March – Saturday, 2nd May, 2026 (5 Weeks)

Registration for Returning Students: Monday, 4th May – Saturday, 16th May, 2026 (2 Weeks)

First Semester Lectures: Monday, 18th May – Saturday, 8th August, 2026 (12 Weeks)

GSP 1st Semester Examinations: Monday, 3rd August – Saturday, 8th August, 2026 (1 Week)

First Semester Examinations: Monday, 10th August – Saturday, 29th August, 2026 (3 Weeks)

First Semester Break: Monday, 31st August – Saturday, 5th September, 2026 (1 Week)

Second Semester and Session Conclusion

Second Semester Lectures: Monday, 7th September – Saturday, 28th November, 2026 (12 Weeks)

GSP 2nd Semester Examinations: Monday, 23rd November – Saturday, 28th November, 2026 (1 Week)

Second Semester Examinations: Monday, 30th November – Saturday, 19th December, 2026 (3 Weeks)

End of Session Break: Monday, 21st December, 2026 – Saturday, 13th February, 2027 (8 Weeks)

Beginning of New Session: Monday, 15th February, 2027.

Wishing all students a wonderful academic session ahead!