By Muhammad Jamil Abubakar
Lincoln University Kumo has opened its online admission portal, officially beginning student enrollment for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The announcement was made during a press briefing held at the school premises in Kumo, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Sadiq Abubakar, said applications can now be completed through the university’s portal, adding that qualified applicants will receive admission within five working days. He described the development as a significant milestone, noting that Lincoln University Kumo is the first foreign university licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to operate in Nigeria under the Transnational Education (TNE) model.
Prof. Sadiq Abubakar said the institution was established through a public-private partnership between the Gombe State Government and Lincoln University Malaysia.
He added that the approval granted under the TNE framework allows students in Nigeria to earn foreign-certified degrees while studying locally.
The Vice Chancellor said 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.
He commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for providing the enabling environment that facilitated the smooth takeoff 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. He 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.
Amiya Bhaumik added that Lincoln University’s programmes are 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 offers Nigerians an affordable alternative to foreign education while still earning an internationally recognised degree.
Dr. Murtadha 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.
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