Achievers University is in
Owo,
Ondo State
Ondo () is a States of Nigeria, state in Points of the compass, southwestern Nigeria. It was created on 3 February 1976 from the former Western State (Nigeria), Western State. Ondo borders Ekiti State to the north, Kogi State to the northeast fo ...
,
Nigeria
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.
The university is a private-sector initiative, established in 2007 and accredited by the
National Universities Commission
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NUC, as it is popularly called, was established in 1962 as an advisory agency in the cabinet office. In 1974, it became a ...
. It is located on land in the Idasen community of Owo, consisting of Ulale 1, Ulale 11, Ulema, Ijegunma, Isijogun and Amurin Elegba (formerly Amurin, Ogain).
The university sprang from the Achievers Group of Education and Training Organization, located in
Ibadan
Ibadan (, ; ) is the Capital city, capital and most populous city of Oyo State, in Nigeria. It is the List of Nigerian cities by population, third-largest city by population in Nigeria after Lagos and Kano (city), Kano, with a total populatio ...
Oyo State
Oyo is a States of Nigeria, state in South West (Nigeria), southwestern Nigeria. Its capital is Ibadan, the List of Nigerian cities by population, third most populous city in the country and formerly the second most populous city in Africa. Oyo ...
of Nigeria owned and run by Hon (Dr.) Bode Ayorinde. Currently, the university is owned by Hon (Dr.) Bode Ayorinde and other notable personalities such as; Chief (Mrs.)
Toyin Olakunri, Senator T. O. Olupitan, Senator Kolawole (Late) among 90 shareholders. The university commenced academic activities during the 2007–2008 academic session and has since then graduated 10 sets of students as at 2021.
Ranking
In the Nigerian National University Commission annual university rankings for 2013, it was rated 53rd.
In 2019, achievers university is ranked 98th out of 157 private university in Nigeria.
The university offers pre-and bachelor's degree programs in courses spanning arts, business, and social sciences, as well as science and technology.
In July 2012, it was one of the seven private universities in Nigeria to have its operating license suspended as part of a clampdown on private institutions offering unapproved or low-quality courses and substandard facilities. The license was restored on July 17, 2012, following an inspection by the National Universities Commission.
Library
The library is situated in the main building, it helps to promote reading culture, facilitate teaching and academic research.
Lending policy
For staff: Four books for the duration of four weeks.
For Students: Two books for the duration of two weeks
Library Hours
* Mondays: Fridays: 8:00am–7:00pm
* Saturdays: 12:00pm–4:00pm
* Sundays: 12:00pm–4:00pm
* Public Holidays: 12:00pm–4:00pm
* Vacations: 8:00am–5:00pm
Courses offered
Courses approved by the National University Commission include: The
National universities commission
The National Universities Commission (NUC) is a Nigerian government agency set up to regulate higher education in Nigeria.
NUC, as it is popularly called, was established in 1962 as an advisory agency in the cabinet office. In 1974, it became a ...
(NUC), Approved the running of new medical course in the university. The newly approved courses are; pharmacy, medicine and aviation program.
College of Basic Health Science (COBHS)
# B.Sc.
Human Anatomy
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# B.Sc. Human Physiology
# B.Sc.
Public Health
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# B.MLS
Medical Laboratory Science
# B.NSc.
Nursing Science
# Pharm. D.
Pharmacy
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MBBS
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, Medicine
# Dr.
Physiotherapy
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College of Engineering and Technology (COET)
# B.Eng.
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
# B.Eng.
Computer Engineering
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It integrates several fields of electrical engineering, electronics engineering and computer science.
Computer engi ...
# B.Eng.
Telecommunications Engineering
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# B.Eng.
Mechatronics Engineering
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# B.Eng.
Biomedical Engineering
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College of Law (COL)
# LL.B. –
Bachelor of Laws
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College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CONAS)
# B.Sc.
Microbiology
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# B.Sc.
Industrial Chemistry
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# B.Sc.
Biochemistry
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# B.Sc.
Computer Science
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# B.Sc.
Geology
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# B.Sc. Plant Science & Biotechnology
College of Social and Management Science (COSMAS)
# B.Sc.
Accounting
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# B.Sc.
Business Administration
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Overview
The administration of a business includes the performance o ...
# B.Sc.
Economics
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Economics focuses on the behaviour and interac ...
# B.Sc.
Political Science
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# B.Sc.
International Relations
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(''including a three-month French language programme abroad'')
# B.Sc.
Public Administration
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# B.Sc.
Sociology
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# B.Sc.
Criminology
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Security Studies
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History
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Matriculation
Achievers University Owo
matriculates 1133 newly admitted students on 31 January 2025. The
vice chancellor
A vice-chancellor (commonly called a VC) serves as the chief executive of a university in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Kenya, other Commonwealth countr ...
of the university Prof. Omolola Orinoye addressed the newly admitted students in the 18th matriculation ceremony in the school.
See also
*
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic
*
Federal Medical Centre
References
External links
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Universities and colleges established in 2007
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Private universities and colleges in Nigeria
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