Skyline Varsity Produces First Doctorate Graduates

Skyline University Nigeria(SUN) will graduate its first batch of 12 doctorate degree holders at its fifth convocation scheduled for November 14, 2026.

The vice-chancellor, Prof. Ajith Kumar V. V., disclosed this during a press briefing ahead of the ceremony, describing the development as a major milestone in the institution’s academic history.

He said the university would graduate a total of 236 students, comprising 183 bachelor’s degree holders, 41 higher degree graduates and 12 doctorate graduates from its School of Postgraduate Studies.

According to him, 30 of the bachelor’s degree graduates earned First Class Honours, 89 obtained Second Class Upper Division, while 64 graduated with Second Class Lower Division.

Kumar added that the university had awarded 50 per cent scholarships to all its top-performing graduates to pursue postgraduate programmes at the institution.

He said the university, established in 2018, remained committed to providing technology-driven and industry-relevant education, with emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship and academic excellence.

The Vice-Chancellor listed the launch of the HP Gaming Garage, described as the first of its kind in Africa, among the institution’s major achievements during the 2025/2026 academic session.

He said the initiative would expose students to emerging areas, including game development, artificial intelligence, design thinking and digital innovation.

Kumar also disclosed that the National Universities Commission had approved three new programmes for the institution: BSc Islamic Economics and Finance, BSc Public Health Science and BSc Artificial Intelligence.

He said Skyline University was the first university in North-West Nigeria to receive approval to offer a degree programme in Artificial Intelligence.

The Vice-Chancellor further said the institution had trained 1,189 Nigerian youths in digital and technical skills under two cohorts of the World Bank’s Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills project.

He added that 100 women were also empowered through training in artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship as part of the university’s community development initiatives.

Kumar reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to expanding its academic programmes, strengthening research and international partnerships, and producing graduates equipped to contribute to national development.