Lincoln University, Kumo launches admission portal, pledges commitment to quality education

Lincoln University, Kumo launches admission portal, pledges commitment to quality education

Prof. Adamu Sadiq Abubakar, the Vice Chancellor of Lincoln University Kumo, the first foreign university in Nigeria, licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) has opened its admission portal for the enrolment of students for the 2025/2026 academic session.

Abubakar, who made the announcement at a news conference at the school premises in Kumo, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, described the development as a significant milestone, noting that Lincoln University Kumo is the first institution to operate in Nigeria under the Transnational Education (TNE) model.

He said applications could be completed through the university’s portal, after which qualified applicants will receive admission within five working days and upon graduation, students would earn foreign-certified degrees while studying locally in Nigeria.

According to him, the institution was established through a public-private partnership between the Gombe State Government and Lincoln University Malaysia.
“The university currently operates three faculties Medicine and Allied Health Sciences; Sciences and Computing; and Management and Social Sciences—with programmes including Medicine (MD/MBBS), Nursing, Public Health, Community Health, Radiography and Medical Imaging, Health Information Management, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, IT, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, Accounting, Oil and Gas Management, and Mass Communication,’’the Vice Chancellor said.

Abubakar lauded Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State for providing the enabling environment that facilitated the smooth take-off of the institution.

Speaking via Zoom, the President and Founder of Lincoln University College Malaysia, Professor Amiya Bhaumik, described the launch of admissions as a historic moment for the university.
Bhaumik assured that the quality of education delivered in Kumo would match what students receive at the university’s headquarters in Malaysia.

He said the university was founded on the belief that everyone has a right to quality education and expressed gratitude to the Gombe State Government for its support.

The institution’s President added that Lincoln University’s programmes were globally recognised, enabling graduates to compete internationally and pursue global entrepreneurship, stressing that Lincoln trains students to become job creators rather than job seekers.

Also speaking, the Vice President and CEO of Lincoln University Nigeria, Dr. Murtadho Alao, highlighted the university’s global rankings and accreditation by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, Times Higher Education, and QS World Rankings.
He said the TNE model offered Nigerians an affordable alternative to foreign education while still earning an internationally recognised degree.

Alao explained that tuition fees range from ₦100,000 to ₦150,000 per semester, with scholarships of at least 50% for all Nigerians and up to 60% for Gombe indigenes.
He said the institution’s curriculum integrates Practical Class Assessment (PCA) and Practical Skill Application (PSA) to equip students with employability and entrepreneurial skills.

Lincoln University Kumo announced that it will run up to two admission intakes annually and reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to quality education and building a generation of graduates capable of driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and socio-economic development in Nigeria.

Lincoln University, Kumo launches admission portal, pledges commitment to quality education