Sen U. K. Umar got admission into Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, where he obtained a Diploma in Law in 1970.

He furthered his studies and obtained a bachelor's degree in political science at University of Maryland, College Park from 1977 to 1980.

Sen U. K. Umar also attended National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru, Jos from January 1993 to November 1993.

Sen U. K. Umar was elected to the Senate in May 2003 Representing Kano south (ALBASU, BEBEJI, BUNKURE, DOGUWA, GAYA, KIRU, RANO, TAKAI, AJINGI, ROGO, KIBIYA, TUDUN WADA, GARKO, WUDIL, SUMAILA) Local Government Areas.

Usman Kibiya Umar is a Member National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (mni).