Founder restates commitment to quality education, says Lincoln University graduates compete on global stage
The President and Founder of Lincoln University College Malaysia, Professor Amiya Bhaumik, has restated the institution’s commitment to providing quality education to its students, stressing that graduates of the institution compete on global stage.
Bhaumik gave the assurance while speaking via Zoom during the launch of its admission portal for the enrolment of students for the 2025/2026 academic session into the Lincoln University Kumo in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.
He described the launch of admissions as a historic moment for the university while pledging 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.
He said that the kind of training being offered to their students put them in better position 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.
Alao said that the Transnational Education (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.
On his part, Prof. Adamu Sadiq Abubakar, the Vice Chancellor of Lincoln University Kumo, the first foreign university in Nigeria, licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) announced the opening of its admission portal for the enrolment of students for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Abubakar, described the development as a significant milestone, noting that Lincoln University Kumo is the first institution to operate in Nigeria under the Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State 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 completion of their programmes, its graduates 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.
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.
