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Kano University of Science and Technology

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Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil (formerly Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil (KUST Wudil))
File:KUST Wudil.jpg
MottoLearn, Work and Worship
TypeState-Owned University;
Established2001
ChancellorAliko Dangote
Vice-ChancellorProf Musa Tukur Yakasai
Location, ,
Nigeria

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Websitewww.kustwudil.edu.ng
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The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (formerly Kano University of Science and Technology) is a Kano State government-owned university. The university is located in Wudil. The university commenced academic activities in the year 2001 and is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.[1][2][3]

Historical background

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The University was formerly known as Kano University of Science and Technology (KUST), Wudil. The university is ranked 123rd in the list of Best Universities in Nigeria. The then governor of Kano state, Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso proposed establishing the university during his first tenure.[4] The university was renamed to Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, in 2022 by Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.[5]

University Library

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The University Library was established in 2001 with the objectives of supporting teaching, learning and research activities of the university through systematic acquisition and organization of modern information resource in all field of study patent to the goal of the university.[6][7]

The library has the following units:

  • Circulation Unit
  • Reference unit
  • Serial Unit
  • E - Library section

University Faculties

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The University started with two faculties, the Faculty of Agriculture and Agriculture Technology and the Faculty of Science. It has now grown into six faculties which includes The Faculty of Agriculture and Agriculture Technology(FAAT), Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Science(FACMS), Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science(FAEES), Faculty Of Engineering (FAENG), Faculty Of Science (FASCI) Faculty of Science and Technical Education (FASTE).[8]

Courses and program

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References

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  10. ^ Courses Archived 3 December 2022 at the Wayback Machine KUST Wudil
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