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Visiting a university for the first time can provide answers to the questions in most admission seekers’ minds. It gives the chance to experience and get a feel of life at the university, it allows prospective students to ask questions that matter, take a campus tour, take part in lecture sessions, attend questions and answer sessions with staff and see first-hand the university’s facilities and accommodation. Additionally, it will help students to answer questions such as: is the University easy to get to? Is my safety guaranteed? How quickly would I get home if needed? What are the transport links like? What are the Programmemes offered? Am I able to afford the tuition? Can I make the cutoff marks? if yes, when is the deadline for admission? Important admissions decisions come, sometimes by visiting a University. Congratulations if you are already considering these options. We encourage you to plan a visit with Skyline University Nigeria to see what being an international private university is all about. Pick a date and we will help you meet the faculty members, visit the lecture classes, and labs, take a personalized campus tour with a current student, eat in the campus canteen, and if interested in playing varsity sports, we can set up an appointment with coaches depending on your interests. We can’t wait to show you around our campus. Visit days are an incredible way to experience what it’s like to be a student on SUN. The Admissions Team will serve as the first line of communication to help you answer any question either in person or online (through a virtual tour). We would also like to take this opportunity to talk about an open house. One of the more exciting events that we are hosting. The University Open Days for undergraduate courses will let you explore our beautiful campuses and excellent facilities, whilst learning about the subjects you are interested in and how they are taught. You can also see a selection of the University accommodation and speak directly with our students and staff. It’s a fantastic way to imagine yourself here at Skyline University Nigeria.

So you’ve sent in your university application and feeling pretty confident that you are going to be admitted into the University of your choice. Congratulations! You have made one of the biggest and rewarding decisions you will ever have to make in your life. Now, there may just be one obstacle standing in your way: actually getting accepted to your higher institution of choice. However, understanding admissions decisions, including rejections can help you prepare better. Here are the reasons why your admission may/could be rejected. You Didn’t Meet the O ’level Requirement The kind of grade a student makes in his/her O level is one of the indicators of how well they will perform in the university. Most institutions of higher learning will base an admissions decision on grades and test scores, as a determinant to know that students have a strong enough foundation to handle challenging courses at the next level of their education. For example, having less than five credit or not having at least a credit pass in some important subjects like Mathematics and English in the O level result is an overall denial of admissions. Wrong UTME Subject Combination Subject combination is yet another factor why a student application will be denied despite beating JAMB score. For example, a student seeking admission to study Engineering would definitely lose the admission if he or she did not take Mathematics as part of the four subjects for the UTME exams. It is important therefore that before any student fills his or her JAMB form, he/she should go through the JAMB Brochure to know the right subjects combination for his/her course of study. Incomplete Application Awaiting results, Missing primary school certificate/testimonials and other application materials will delay the review process for applicants. Universities are likely to ask students to submit missing pieces of their application before the deadline, but it’s always better to do your homework ahead of time to know what the choice institution of higher learning requires, what the deadlines are, etc. In other words, double-check the application requirements first because those are the easiest ways to make sure the application is reviewed. Competitive Course/University Sometimes, there are more qualified candidates than the university can enrol per course/university. In this case, only students who can clearly articulate their interests, goals and potentials are most likely to be considered a spot on the admissions list. For example, it will be better to go for a course in software engineering than medicine. Both causes are attractive but medicine is very competitive especially in Nigeria. Similarly, it will be easier to gain admission in a not too competitive university than one who is too competitive. Catchment Areas The catchment area is the locality which in most cases is the geographical or socio-cultural area contiguous to the institution. The Federal government under NUC stipulates that 35% of admitted students should be selected based on the catchment area. That means if you apply to a university from your catchment area, you have a 35% chance of admission already. For example, Bayero University catchment area constitutes majorly of neighbouring states. What this means is that prospective students from the north have higher chances of gaining admission than those from other parts of the country. Similarly, a prospective student from Jigawa State who scored 52, applying to study Computer Engineering may be offered admission while other students from Adamawa State who scored 60 may be denied.

The possibility of gaining admission into the university after secondary school can be exciting, as the possibility of a much anticipated National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployment notice in Nigeria. What will one do? What adventures lie in store? What should one need? And how will it all turn out? Applying for a university admission after Secondary school is a huge life changer and can come with a lot of unexpected challenges. If you’ve been at home for some time now, since O level, and you’re thinking of what to expect, here are some questions to ask yourself. Why do you want to study? Once upon a time, having O level certificate was enough to provide you with a comfortable life. But that time has passed now and it seemed almost impossible to get a good job without a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Wherever you left off your education, irrespective of how long it has been, if you want to get back to study, giving some of these reasons, that is, dissatisfaction with life, to open up more opportunities, to improve yourself, to set an example for others, to improve your job performance, to advance your career, to get a promotion etc. Please make sure it is for the right reasons. Do you have a passion for the intended course of study? This by far, is one of the most important questions you need to ask yourself. If you are going to invest your time, money, and future into a degree Programmeme, be sure you like it. Getting a Degree, is a huge commitment and will undoubtedly shape your career for the rest of your life. Whatever degree you choose to pursue, be sure it’s something you have a passion for and can imagine yourself loving for a long time. How will you foot the bill? Getting a degree is not a cheap endeavour. If you don’t have the finance to undertake such a project, or don’t have the scholarship offered yet, it can seem frightening and may distract you from the cause of your studies. If you don’t have anyone committed to footing the bills for you, be prepared to take the cost on yourself. Finally, the decision to be in a university is a tough but important one to make. Therefore, before you dive into a degree Programmeme, it’s important to have all the answers to the ‘whys’. Best wishes…

The 2022 Music & Theater Club day of Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) took a new turn in developing and nurturing the creative potential of students besides their academic activities. The club premiered a movie titled “SADIYA”. The cast of the movie were students from different departments of the University.

Kano’s first international private university, Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) is set to hold matriculation ceremonies for the academic years 2019/2020, 2020/2021, and 2021/2022. Licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in May 2018, the matriculation ceremony will be the second in the history of the University in Nigeria. I would be recalled that while the COVID-19 lockdown delayed the formalization process for the 2019/2020 students, the 2022 Matriculation will consolidate the formalization of students of three academic sessions. The Vice-Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria, Professor Ajith Kumar V. V made this known on Wednesday, March 4th, 2022, during a meeting with stakeholders of the University and the Matriculation Committee, where he unveiled the plans and goals for the University’s second matriculation ceremony. Prof. Ajith stated that “With the evolvement of education after the Covid-19 lockdown, institutions of higher learning must learn to involve students in public gatherings to boost their potential as well as their confidence. He assured the matriculation committee, of the imperative for all staff to be carried along to ensure the smooth running of the impending event. He posited that some of the University’ students, would be involved in the execution of the event to engrave the spirit of matriculation. According to him, the quality of leadership and administrative governance put in place in Skyline University Nigeria will engage the students of the University to work and create a higher impact on students’ career development. He added that the University is ready to work with all professionals ready to set goals laid out for the future of Skyline University Nigeria. Congratulations and best wishes to the matriculating students!

Life can be unpredictably tough and lonely sometimes when you don’t have the right company of friends or haven’t taken the time to build a network of your own. It can as well be overwhelming and boring without the right company of friends to walk with. But, life can be a smooth ride, if you have the right place and community of students and friends to walk with, students and others who understand what you are going through and work through life together. Skyline University Nigeria has a large community of students receiving support and sharing good news and excitement as well as support for anxiety and stress. On the campus, students can easily meet supportive individuals including students, members of the students’ service department, as well as faculty members. These are people who care and want to help. Be it the fear of exams or the excitement of meeting someone new, in the University community, you are not alone. There is always a safe place to reach out and become part of a real lifeline for other students who might be joining for the first time. No judgment, no bullying, just people who understand you and want to see you succeed. Here are other pecks students tend to enjoy; free support when you need it, a multicultural audience connecting the students globally and meet friendly people

Just like the start of any new adventure, every undergraduate started the academic journey with some aspirations and dreams that they wished to accomplish. The undergraduate years promised new opportunities and experiences. Hence, the desire to set achievable goals to study productively while also staying mentally and physically healthy. To stay positive and productive, therefore, one will have to really plan out their day. For example, map out one or two things that you will like to achieve in a day, a week, or for the semester. It’s possible for students to feel overwhelmed with work at the start of the semester but goal setting will help you feel a sense of accomplishment of having achieved something you’ve planned all along. This attitude will help you contribute significantly to a more positive mindset and boost your study efficiency. In addition, after every study, ensure you have covered every learning outcome listed in the study guide of your respective courses by taking notes from multi-volume textbooks and jotting down important points. This move will help you to understand and link content and to identify certain topics that you find hitherto, more challenging. Students can ask for immediate help either from their peers or their faculty if it is needed. This technique is especially helpful to reduce stress, fight fatigue and enhance productivity levels. Students first need to recognize that they need help, and then they need to know that they’ll be supported when they ask for it. Finally, avoid procrastination and make sure you are taking a lot of breaks and being kind to yourself for making all the sacrifices. After all, after every hard work, comes a reward.