Bayero University Kano

Bayero University Kano

Other name	BUK
Former names	Ahmadu Bello College, Abdullahi Bayero College, Bayero University College
Motto	"وفوق كل ذي علم عليم"
Motto in English	"...and above every possessor of knowledge there is one more learned"
Type	Public, research
Established	4 October 1962
Accreditation	NUC
Academic affiliations	ASUU, SSANU, NAAT
Vice-Chancellor	Sagir Adamu Abbas[1]
Location	Kano, Kano State , Nigeria 11°58′50″N 8°28′46″E / 11.98056°N 8.47944°E / 11.98056; 8.47944
Campus	Urban
Colours	Turquoise
Website	www.buk.edu.ng

The Bayero University Kano (BUK) is a university situated in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. It was founded in 1975, when it was renamed from Bayero University College and upgraded from University College to University. It is the first university in Kano State, North-western Nigeria.