List Of Universities in Osun State (2023)

Osun State, state of the Living Spring, has four universities spread across different local government areas.

The State has one federal university, one state university, and eight private universities.

Universities in Osun State

Here is a list of Universities in Osun State;

Federal Universities in Osun State

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU), was founded in 1962 and is located in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.

The University is an internationally recognized institution officially recognized and accredited by NUC, the National Universities Commission of Nigeria.

The Mission of OAU is to nurture a learning and teaching community; advance knowledge frontiers; foster a spirit of selfless public service; and enrich African culture.

FULOKOJA offers courses such as Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Administration, Law, Mass Communication, and many more.

For more information about OAU not mentioned here, visit the school’s official website.

State Universities in Osun State

Osun State University Osogbo

The Osun State Government founded Osun State University (UNIOSUN) is a multi-campus created by then Governor Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola.

The university runs six campuses dispersed around the state’s six administrative and geographical zones.

On December 21, 2006, the National Universities Commission of Nigeria designated Osun State University as the 30th State University and the 80th institution of higher learning in Nigeria.

The current vice chancellor of the university is Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye.

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Private Universities in Osun State

Adeleke University, Ede

Adeleke University was established in 2011. It is located in Ede town in Osun state.

It is a Christian-based university with a close alliance with the Seventh-Day Adventist church. This makes the school part of the world’s second-largest education system.

Chief Adedeji Adeleke founded Adeleke University through his foundation to educate less-privileged children.

Adeleke University offers various degree programs that cut across different fields, including; education, agriculture, sciences, medical sciences, social and management sciences.

Adeleke University school fees vary depending on your course and level of study.

Visit the school’s website to learn more about the school.

Bowen University, Iwo

Bowen University was established in 2001 by the Baptist Christian Nigeria. It is located in the urban city of Iwo, in Osun state.

Admission into Bowen University is based on students’ performance during the entrance examination and past educational performances.

They offer various degree programs that cut across different fields, including; education, agriculture, sciences, medical sciences, social and management sciences.

BUI’s school fees vary depending on your course and level of study.

Visit the school’s website to learn more about the school.

Fountain University, Osogbo

Fountain University was established in 2007. It is located in Osogbo, a small town in Osun State.

It was founded by the Nasrul-lahi-li Fatih (NASFAT) Society. Fountain University offers various degree programs that cut across different fields, including; arts, business, social science, law, health sciences, science, and technology.

Fountain University school fees vary depending on your course and level of study.

Visit the school’s website to learn more about the school.

Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji

Joseph Ayo Babalola University was established in 2006. It is located in Ikeji-Arakeji in Osun state.

It was founded by the Christ Apostolic Church Worldwide and named after its founder Late Joseph Ayo Babalola. It was the first entrepreneurial University in Nigeria.

JABU offers various degree programs that cut across different fields, including; agriculture, sciences, engineering, arts, medicine, law, etc.

JABU school fees vary depending on your course and level of study.

Visit the school’s website to learn more about the school.

Kings University, Odeomu

Kings University was established in 2015. It is located in Odeomu, a small town in Osun state. Kingsway International Christian Centre founded it.

Kings University offers various degree programs that cut across different fields, including; sciences, management, social sciences, and humanities.

Kings University school fees vary depending on your course and level of study.

Visit the school’s website to learn more about the school.

Redeemer’s University, Ede

Redeemer’s University is a Christian-owned institution established in 2005. It is located in the small suburban city of Ede in Osun state.

The motto of the school is ‘Running with a vision.’

The school dedicated time and resources to pursuing this motto, and in 2013 they won a world bank grant to fund the creation of the African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious disease.

The school offers various degree programs cutting across fields like; medical sciences, sciences, management, social sciences, and engineering.

RUN’s school fees vary depending on your course and level of study.

Visit the school’s website to learn more about the school.

Westland University, Iwo

It was formerly known as Cedaespring Technical Institute. It became a fully accredited university in 2019.

The school offers various degree programs cutting across fields like; sciences, management, and social sciences.

Visit the school’s website to learn more about the school.

Conclusion

Osun state has the ninth smallest land mass in Nigeria. It is home to various natural resources, including; gold, granite, etc.

Here is a list of Universities in Osun State; each of these schools has different admission procedures and requirements. Ensure to take a careful look at their admission requirements before selecting.

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