In this post, we take a comprehensive look into the number of universities in Osun state, Nigeria as well as detail insights into the programs offered by this institutio
Do you intend to study in one of the Universities in Osun state? Or you’re just curious to know the number of available universities in Osun state, Are you in Osun state and looking for a university that afford you the opportunity to further your studies? Do you need to target the right audience for your business in any of Osun state universities? Then you should follow this post closely as you will find detail answers to your questions.
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There are 10 universities in Osun state fully accredited by the National University commission NUC, 1 federal university, 1 State and 8 private universities.
Obafemi Awolowo University
Obafemi Awolowo University is a federal government owned university established in the year 1961 and located at Ile-Ife the ancient Yoruba city. Formerly known as University of Ife, OAU is the first University and only federal government owned university in Osun state.
Program: Pre-degree, Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Faculties:
- Faculty of Administration
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Environmental Design and Management
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Sciences
- Faculty of Technology
- Faculty of Social sciences
Osun State University
Osun state University (UNIOSUN) was founded and approved by the National University Commission (NUC) in the year 2006 as the 30th state university and 80th University in Nigeria. It is owned by the Osun state government and one of the best Universities in Osun state.
Programs: undergraduate, Post graduate
Faculties:
- College of Agriculture
- College of Education
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Humanities and Culture
- College of Law
- College of Management and Social Science
- College of Engineering and Technology
Adeleke University, Ede
Adeleke University is another prominent University in Osun state it was established in the year 2011 by the Nigerian Philanthropist and business mogul Chief Adedeji Adeleke , father of popular musician David Adeleke (Davido). Adeleke University is located in Ede an iconic town in Osun state.
Programs: Undergraduate Postgraduate
Faculties:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Business and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Sciences
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Engineering
Bowen University
Bowen University is the first private University in Osun state, it was founded in 2001 by the Nigerian Baptist convention and built on the core value system o combining academic excellence with love for humanity. It is located in Iwo in Osun state an has an average population of over 5000 students. Bowen University is by all standards one the best privafe University in osun state and in the country generally.
Program: Undergraduate Postgraduate
Faculties:
- College of Agricultural and Engineering
- College of Social and Management sciences
- College of Law
- College of Library studies
- College of Health sciences
- College of Computer and Computer Sciences
- College of Postgraduate Studies
Fountain University
Founded in 2007 by the NASFAT Islamic society, Fountian University is a private fate based University located in One Osun, Osogbo, Osun state. It is one of the recognized private Universities in Osun state by the government.
Program : Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Faculties:
- College of Applied and Natural Sciences
- College of Management and Social Sciences
Joseph Ayo Babalola University
Popularly know as JABU, Joseph Ayo Babalola University is a faith based private University owned by the Christ Apostolic Church and established in the year 2006. It was named after the church renowned Revivalist Apostle Ayo Babalola and located at Church International Camp group at Ikeji Arakeji Osun state. Joseph Ayo Babalola University is recognized as the first entrepreneurial University in Nigeria and is undoubtedly one of the best Universities in Osun state.
Programs: JUPEB, Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Faculties:
- College of Agricultural and Natural Sciences
- College of Environmental Sciences
- College of Humanities
- College of Law
- College of Management Sciences
- College of Social Sciences
- Postgraduate College
Kings University
The king’s University was established in 2015. It is private university and which is owned by the King’s Ministry overseen by Reverend Mathew Ashimolowo. Kings University is the latest University among other Universities in Osun state and is located at Ode Omu.
Programs: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Faculties:
- Faculty of Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
- School of Postgraduate
Oduduwa University
Oduduwa University is located within the large Ile-Ife city, it is one of the private owned Universities in Osun state and was established in the year 2009.
Program: Undergraduate Postgraduate
Faculties:
- College of Engineering and Technology
- College of Natural and Applied Sciences
- College of Management and Social Sciences
- College of Environmental Design and Management
- College of Postgraduate studies
Redeemer University
Another top notch University in Osun state is Redeemer University, it is religious-body owned private university established in the year 2005. It is owned by the Redeemed Christian Church of God a popular Christian denomination in Nigeria and worldwide.
Program: Undergraduate Postgraduate
Faculties:
- College of Humanities
- College of Management Sciences
- College of Natural Sciences
- College of Post graduate Studies
Westland University
Westland University was founded in the year 2006 as a private university owned by Dr. Engr. Wale Adepoju who is a structural engineer graduate at MIT Massachusetts. Westland University is one of the fast growing Universities in terms of technology in Osun state and and in Nigeria.
Programs: Undergraduate. Postgraduate
Faculties:
- Faculty of Basic Science and Computing
- Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
In summary, these are the accredited and fully functional Universities in Osun state
- Obafemi Awolowo University
- Osun state University
- Adeleke University
- Bowen University
- Fountain University
- Joseph Ayo babalola University
- Kings University
- Oduduwa University
- Redeemers university
- Westland University.
