Universities in Kwara
Kwara State is has several higher institutions, including federal, state, and private universities.
Below is the list of NUC-approved universities in the state.
State
Kwara State University
Kwara State University, also known as KWASU, was established in 2009.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Agriculture
- of Allied Health Sciences
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences
Location
Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State
Website
www.kwasu.edu.ng
Federal
University of Ilorin
The University of Ilorin is one of Nigeria’s most prestigious federal universities, known for its uninterrupted academic calendar and excellence in various fields of study. It was established in 1975 and has consistently ranked among the top universities in Nigeria.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Life Sciences
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Faculty of Physical Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Location
Ilorin, Kwara State
Website Link
Private
Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
Al-Hikmah University is a private Islamic university established in 2005.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology
- Faculty of Nursing Science
- College of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Agriculture
Location
Ilorin, Kwara State
Website Link
Landmark University, Omu-Aran
Landmark University is a private Christian university established by the Living Faith Church in 2011. It is known for its strong focus on agricultural sciences and entrepreneurship.
Key Faculties
- College of Agricultural Sciences
- College of Science and Engineering
- College of Business and Social Sciences
Location
Omu-Aran, Kwara State
Website
Summit University, Offa
Summit University is a private university founded by the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria. It is an Islamic-faith based institution established in 2015.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Management Sciences
Location
Offa, Kwara State
Website
Crown Hill University, Eiyenkorin
Crown Hill University was established in 2016 and is focused on producing graduates with knowledge and skills relevant to national development.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Arts, Social, and Management Sciences
Location
Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
Website Link
www.crownhilluniversity.edu.ng
Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese
Thomas Adewumi University is a newly established private university Licensed in 2021.
Key Faculties
- Arts and Humanities
- Basic Medical and Health Sciences
- Computing and Applied Sciences
- Engineering
- Law
- Management and Social Sciences
- Nursing Sciences
Location
Oko-Irese, Kwara State
Website Link
Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State
Ahman Pategi University is a private university founded in the year 2021.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Science and Computing
- Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities
Location
KM 3, Patigi, Kpada Rd, Patigi, Kwara
Website Link
University of Offa, Kwara State
The University of Offa is a private institution offering high-quality education in various disciplines.
Key Faculties/Colleges
- College Of Management and Social Science
- College of Science and Computing
- College of Education
Location
Irra Road, Offa 250101, Kwara
Website Link
Muhammad Kamalud University, Kwara State
Muhammad Kamalud University is a newly approved private university in Kwara State.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Science, Computing and Information Technology
- Faculty of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences
Location
Kwara State
Website Link