Sokoto State University was established in 2009 in the Dan Gode district of Sokoto City.
Students can study in faculties of social science, science and education, arts and general studies. New faculties of engineering, agriculture and health sciences are planned.
Construction began in 2020 of a 1,200-bed teaching hospital with modern equipment.
The university has agreements with International Islamic University, Islamabad and with Cisco for an Entrepreneurial Development Centre