Federal University of Kashere was one of nine new federal universities introduced by the administration of Goodluck Jonathan in 2010.
It is located in the state capital of Gombe state and is made up of two campuses.
Students can study a range of courses including science, social science, education, management science and agriculture. Fifteen part-time degree courses are offered across the range of faculties.
Plans are also underway to open a college of medical science and a faculty of communication. Research centres cover a range of specialisms including maritime studies, peace and security studies and sugar research and development.
Two new hostels are under construction and another has been upgraded to create space for 1600 students, compared to 400 previously.
