List of Universities in Osun State, established date and their official website
Osun State federal, state, and private universities
There are ten (10) universities in Osun State!
Osun State is one of six states in the south-western geographical zone of Nigeria. Mainly inhabited by the Yoruba people, there are many universities located in Osun state. These universities offer a variety of courses.
There are a total of 10 universities in the state including one federal university, a state-owned, and eight private universities that are located in various cities across the state. In this article, The Informant247 will walk you through all the universities in Osun State and their official website.
Federal University in Osun State
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University is one the top-ranked university in Nigeria, attracting students and researchers from all over the world. The school offers an array of undergraduate and post-graduate programs in liberal arts, sciences, engineering, business, law, and others. Founded in 1962, the university has a rich history and tradition of academic excellence. The world-class Nigeria institution is located in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun State.
OAU Official Website
State University in Osun State
- Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo
Osun State University (UNIOSUN), is a multi-campus state university in Osun State, Nigeria. Nigeria’s National Universities Commission (NUC) approved Osun State University on December 21, 2006, as the 30th State University and the 80th in the Nigerian university system. UNIOSUN has six campuses which are located across the state including the state capital, Oshogbo, Ejigbo, Ifetedo, Ikire, Ipetu-Ijesa, and Okuku. The University offers a wide range of courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
UNIOSUN Official Website
Private Universities in Osun State
- Fountain University, Oshogbo
Fountain University (FUO) is a private university located in Oke Osun area Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. Nasrul-lahi-li Fatih (NASFAT) Society founded the Islamic faith-based university in 2007.
Fountain University Official Website
- Adeleke University, Ede
Established in 2011, Adeleke University is a private university in Ede, Osun State, Nigeria. Founded by the prominent and illustrious Dr. Ademola Adedeji (the father of Davido, an award-winning Nigerian musician).
Adeleke University Official Website
- Bowen University, Iwo
Founded on 17 July 2001, Bowen University is a private university located in Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria. The Nigerian Baptist Convention owns and operates the Baptist Christian Nigerian university. Bowen University Official Website
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), Ikeji-Arakeji
Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) is a private Nigerian university located in Ipo Arakeji and Ikeji-Arakeji, two neighboring communities in Osun State, Nigeria. The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide founded JABU in 2007. Due to its Christian foundations, students on campus are to adopt an extremely modest mode of dressing.
JABU Official Website
- Oduduwa University, Ipetumodo-Osun State
The private higher education institution located in Ipetumodu, Osun state established in 2009.
Oduduwa University Official Website
- Westland University, Iwo
Westland University is a private institution based in Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria. The institution was established in 1984, by Dr. Eng. Wole Adepoju as Cedaespring Technical Institute before becoming a full-fledged university in 2019. Westland University was granted a provisional license by the Federal Executive Council to commence academic programmes in 2019.
Westland University Official Website
- Kings University, Ode Omu
Kings University is a Nigerian Private University founded in 2015 and located in the Odeomu area of Osun State. The university was established by the Kingsway International Christian Centre, a church-owned by Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo who also happens to be the Chancellor of Kings University.
Kings University Official Website
- Redeemer’s University Nigeria (RUN), Ede
Redeemer’s University is a private university in Ede, Osun, off Ibadan-Oshogbo Road, Osun State, Nigeria. Established in 2005, the university is owned by the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
Redeemer’s University Official Website
