University of Ilorin

The University of Ilorin is located in the ancient city of Ilorin, about 500 kilometres from Abuja, the Federal capital. Ilorin, the Capital of Kwara State, is strategically located at the geographical and cultural confluence of the North and South.

University of Ilorin

University Gate University of Ilorin was one of the seven institutions of higher learning established by a decree of the Federal Military Government in August, 1975. This step, taken to implement one of the educational directives of the country’s Third National Development Plan, was aimed at providing more opportunities for Nigerians aspiring to acquire university education and to generate high level man-power, so vital for the rapidly expanding economy.

The then University of Ilorin was initially affiliated to the University of Ibadan. Dr. T.N. Tamuno, Professor and Head of History Department at the University of Ibadan, was appointed the first Principal of the College in September, 1975. Shortly after Professor Tamuno’s appointment as Principal of the College, he was appointed the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan. It therefore, became necessary to appoint another Principal in the person of Professor O.O. Akinkugbe, former Dean of the then Faculty of Medicine, University of Ibadan, in December 1975.

University of Ilorin

Vision
To be an international centre of excellence in learning, research, probity and service to humanity.

Mission
To provide world-class environment for learning, research and community service.

Courses Offered
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs

• Agriculture Courses
• Art Courses
• Basic Medical Sciences Courses
• Business & Social Sciences Courses
• Commu. & Info. Science Courses
• Clinical Sciences Courses
• Education Courses
• Engineering & Technology Courses
• Law Courses
• Sciences Courses
• Veterinary Medicine Courses
• Pharmaceutical Sciences Courses

Faculty

• Faculty of Agriculture
• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
• Faculty of Business & Social Sciences
• Faculty of Clinical Sciences
• Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering & Technology
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Sciences

Colleges

• College of Health Science

Centres

• Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies

University of Ilorin Contact Details
University of Ilorin
PMB 1515
Ilorin
Kwara
Tel: +234 (31) 221691
Fax: +234 (31) 221937
University of Ilorin Official Website: http://www.unilorin.edu.ng/