Welcome to Bayero University, Kano (BUK), an exciting institution with a vibrant history and promising future, a wonderful place to learn and to grow intellectually and academically. Bayero University possesses a wealth of academic experience combined with a great spirit and a commitment to excellence that clearly sets it apart from other universities in Nigeria. Bayero University's commitment to excellence began in 1977, when it became a full-fledged University, from Ahmadu Bello College, established in 1960, to which BUK traces its roots.