“Knowledge for development”

1. To encourage and promote the advancement of learning and hold out to all persons without distinction of race, creed, sex, religious or political conviction the opportunity of acquiring a University Education.
2. To provide courses of instruction and other facilities and to make those facilities for the pursuit of learning in all its branches and to make those facilities available on proper terms to such person as are equipped to benefit from them;
3. To provide ready access for Nasarawa State indigenes to higher education
4. To encourage and promote scholarship and conduct research in all field of learning and human endeavour;
5. To relate its courses to the social, cultural and economic needs of the people of Nasarawa State; and
6. To undertake any other courses appropriate for a University of the highest standard

In Nasarawa State University, Keffi, we have a CULTURE of:

• Commitment to knowledge
• Unwavering Discipline
• Lifelong Learning
• Team work and Team Spirit
• Utmost Good Faith
• Respect for the Rule of Law
• Exemplary Conduct

Dislikes
We dislike the following:

• Crime
• Cultism
• Carelessness
• Corruption
• Cheating
• Conflicts
• Confusion

NSUK we hail, we love thee
Our great citadel of learning
We call on God to help us to
Acquire knowledge for development.

As a mark of our love for Thee
We pledge to shun all
Forms of vice so that our
Institution can be a
Reference point in our nation.

All hail the vision of our founding fathers
To establish on solid minerals
A great University of note
To take our state to enviable heights

Logo: The theme of the logo is the exploitation of natural resources of Nasarawa State through appropriate education for the betterment of the society.
Description of Logo: The logo of the University consists of a circle, maize, drilling machine, book and light.

1. The circle symbolizes the Nigerian Nation in the global village setting where Nasarawa State is located;
2. The Maize symbolizes the rich agricultural resources of the state, while the drilling machine stands for mining technology.
3. The book stands for quest for knowledge by the people of the state
4. The light depicts wisdom and knowledge in the lives of the people of the state.

Motto: The motto of the University is “Knowledge for development”. It is an indication of the resolve of the University to provide such knowledge that would lead to the social economic and technological development of the State and the country as a whole.

 University Colours: The Nasarawa State University colours are:

• “Green” for Agriculture
• ‘Yellow’ for Solid Minerals
• “Blue” for Education
• “White” for Peace and Prosperity.

Colour Of Academic Outfit & Costume

• Visitor –           Green
• Principal Officers:
  Chancellor                               –           Green
  Pro-Chancellor                        –           Green
  Vice-Chancellor                      –           Green
  Registrar                                  –           Green
  Librarian                                  –           Green
  Bursar                                      –           Green

Colour of Undergraduate Academic Outfit

• Gown –           Green
• Hood –           Ocean Blue, Royal Purple, Navy, Blue. Black, Yellow, Wine Red and White
• Cap –           Green

Colour of Higher & Honorary Degree Outfit

• Gown –           Red
• Hood –           Black, Navy Blue & Yellow
• Cap –           Red

Faculty Colours

• Arts –                                          Purple
• Social Sciences –                      Maroon
• Nat & Applied Sciences –       Yellow
• Education –                              Navy Blue
• Administration –                     Blue
• Agriculture –                            Leaf green
• Law –                                         Black
• Environmental Science –      Emerald Green