Universities in Osun
Osun State has several federal, state, and private universities, offering quality education in various disciplines.
Below is the list of NUC approved Federal, State and Private universities in Osun State.
State
Osun State University, Osogbo
Osun State University is a multi-campus university established in 2006. It has six campuses across Osun State, each dedicated to specific faculties.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities and Culture
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Technology
Location
Osogbo, Osun State
Website Link
University of Ilesa, Osun State
University of Ilesa was recently established as a state-owned institution with a focus on science, technology, and entrepreneurial education.
Key Faculties
- Arts
- Basic Medical Sciences
- Computing
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Nursing
- Education
- Sciences
- Law
- Social & Management Sciences
Location
Ilesa, Osun State
Website Link
Federal
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University, founded in 1962, is one of Nigeria’s leading universities. It is known for academic excellence, research, and cultural heritage.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Technology
- Faculty of Environmental Design and Management
- College of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Administration
Location
Ile-Ife, Osun State
Website Link
Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun
This is a newly established specialized university focusing on health and medical sciences.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Sciences
- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Location
Ila Orangun, Osun State
Website Link
Private
Adeleke University, Ede
Adeleke University, owned by the Adeleke family, is a faith-based institution established in 2011.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Business and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Location
Ede, Osun State
Website Link
Bowen University, Iwo
Bowen University is a Christian institution owned by the Nigerian Baptist Convention. It was established in 2001.
Key Faculties/Colleges
- College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science
- College of Management and Social Sciences
- College of Liberal Studies
- College of Computing and Communication Studies
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Environmental Sciences
- College of Law
Location
Iwo, Osun State
Website Link
Fountain University, Osogbo
Fountain University was established by the Nasrul-Lahi-Il-Fatih Society (NASFAT) in 2007.
Key Faculties/Colleges
- College of Arts
- College of Basic Medical and Health Sciences
- College of Natural and Applied Sciences
- College of Management and Social Sciences
- College of Law
Location
Osogbo, Osun State
Website Link
Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), Ikeji-Arakeji
JABU, owned by the Christ Apostolic Church, is Nigeria’s first entrepreneurial university.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Natural Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
Location
Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State
Website Link
Kings University, Ode Omu
Kings University is a private institution focused on academic excellence and character development.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Basic Medical Science
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Humanities, Management & Social Sciences
Location
Ode Omu, Osun State
Website Link
Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu
Oduduwa University is named after the Yoruba progenitor, Oduduwa. It was established in 2009.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Faculty of Environmental Design and Management
Location
Ipetumodu, Osun State
Website Link
Redeemer’s University, Ede
Redeemer’s University is owned by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) .
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Natural Sciences
- Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Location
Ede, Osun State
Website Link
Westland University, Iwo
Westland University was established to provide quality education in technology, business, and management.
Key Faculties/Colleges
- College of Natural And Applied Sciences
- College of Management, Social Sciences & Mass Communication Studies
- College of Health Sciences
Location
Iwo, Osun State
Website Link
Mercy University, Iwo
Mercy Medical University is a newly established private university specializing in health and medical sciences.
Key Faculties/Colleges
- College of Medicine
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Allied Health Sciences
Location
Iwo, Osun State
Website Link