Specialist Medical and HealthSciences University in Funtua

Specialist Medical and Health Sciences University, Funtua

Centre of medical excellence dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and health of people through advanced medical education, innovative research, and world-class healthcare services.

Explore our programmes

Admissions Open for 2025/2026 Academic Session - Apply now to join Nigeria's premier medical university

Why Choose FUMHSF

We prioritise your future with excellence at every step

World-Class Medical Education

Experience outcome-based curricula with ICT integration across all programmes, preparing you for excellence in healthcare delivery

Cutting-Edge Research

Engage with 3 specialized research centers in Applied Neurosciences, Community Health, and Non-Communicable Diseases driving medical innovation

Entrepreneurial Development

Graduate as a self-reliant professional through our Entrepreneurship Development Centre and SIWES programmes bridging academia and industry

Student-Centric Support

Benefit from comprehensive support services including health center, recreational facilities, and dedicated student affairs ensuring your success every step of the way

Vice Chancellor's Welcome

Pioneering Excellence in Healthcare Leadership

Professor Bello Bala Shehu - Vice Chancellor

It is with profound honour and immense gratitude that I welcome all prospective students, staff, and partners to the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences Funtua (FUMHSF). This institution is founded upon a sacred commitment: to serve as a world-class nexus for specialized medical training, innovation, and research, dedicated to advancing public health and fostering national resilience.

A cornerstone of our institutional vision is our pioneering focus on Applied Neuroscience and Neuro-rehabilitation. We are committed to advancing groundbreaking research and specialized training that addresses critical neurological healthcare needs across Nigeria and Africa. This specialized emphasis positions FUMHSF as a leader in translating neuroscientific discoveries into transformative clinical practice and rehabilitation outcomes.

Our rapid progression from vision to reality is a testament to extraordinary collaboration with the Federal Government, the Katsina State Government, and the supportive Funtua community. I invite you to join us in this defining journey as we build a premier institution renowned for its societal impact and capacity to deliver health solutions for Nigeria and the wider African continent. Your future of healing and building starts here.

Professor B B Shehu

MB,BS, MSc(KCL) MD, FRCSI, FWACS, FACS, FMCS (Neurosurgery)

Our Programmes

10 NUC-approved programmes designed to train world-class healthcare professionals

MBBS, Medicine and Surgery

MBBSMedical

Human Nutrition and Dietetics

B.Sc.Allied Health

Environmental Health Sciences

B.Sc.Allied Health

Occupational Therapy

B.Sc.Allied Health

Speech-Language Therapy

B.Sc.Allied Health

Nursing Science

B.NSc.Allied Health

Public Health

B.Sc.Allied Health

Medical Physics

B.Sc.Allied Health

Biotechnology

B.Sc.Allied Health

Physiotherapy

DPTAllied Health