About Taraba State University
A public university committed to accessible, high-quality education across nine faculties.
Our Story
Taraba State University was established to expand access to quality higher education for the people of Taraba State and the wider region. Since then, it has grown into a multi-faculty institution offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and distance learning programs.
The university's main campus sits in Jalingo, with academic activity spanning nine faculties and dozens of departments, serving a growing student population drawn from across Nigeria.
10
Faculties
50+
Programs Offered
10+
Years of Combined Institutional Heritage
2000s
Institutional Roots Established
The educational institutions that would later form the university trace their roots to this period.
2000s
University Status Achieved
Formal establishment as a full degree-awarding university under Taraba State law.
Today
Ten Faculties, Growing Research Output
TSU now spans nine faculties with an expanding portfolio of research and community outreach.
Our Leadership
Principal Officers
Prof. Sunday Paul Bako
Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Mahmood U. Hamidu
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services)
Dr. Joseph U. Bibinu
Registrar
Governing Council
Jeremiah Useni
Chancellor