## What changed The NUC reviewed ~200 programmes across ~50 institutions in the most recent cycle. Outcomes break down as: - **Full accreditation** (5-year validity): ~78% of programmes - **Interim accreditation** (2-year validity, requires re-visit): ~17% - **Denied accreditation**: ~5% Denied-accreditation programmes cannot graduate students under that programme name until they meet NUC standards. Affected students are typically transferred to a related accredited programme or to a sister institution. ## How to check your programme's status 1. Visit https://www.nuc.edu.ng → 'Programme Accreditation' 2. Search by institution + programme name 3. Note the status, year of last visit, and validity Or use our [Accreditation page](/accreditation/) which mirrors the NUC data. ## Why accreditation matters - Employers, foreign universities, and licensing bodies verify your programme's accreditation status before recognising your degree - An unaccredited degree may not qualify you for NYSC, professional licensing, or postgraduate study - Most government jobs require an accredited bachelor's degree ## What to do if your programme has issues - Talk to your department head and dean immediately - Document your concerns in writing to the registrar - Consider transferring to an institution with full accreditation in that programme — see our [transfer guides](/transfer/) - Join your departmental association to advocate for faculty addressing the gaps ## NBTE / NCCE Polytechnic programmes are accredited by NBTE; colleges of education by NCCE. The processes are similar but the timelines differ.