About University of Ilorin
The University of Ilorin was founded in 1975 and is based in Ilorin, the state capital of Kwara State in Western Nigeria.
Subjects on offer include: agriculture, clinical sciences, medical sciences, law, education, engineering and technology, physical sciences, arts, pharmaceutical science, social sciences, veterinary medicine and management sciences.
There are dormitories on site so students can live close to the campus hub. There’s also a comprehensive library, computer services and information technology labs, bookshop, bakery, printing press, heath centre, shopping complex, post office and banking facilities. There’s also a new multipurpose auditorium to house events throughout the year.
The univeristy has established relationships with universities around the world, carrying out academic exchanges, scientific research cooperation and the opportunity for students to study abroad. The university welcomes students to its campus and continues to strengthen ties with other higher education institutions in Nigeria and other parts of the African continent.
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- 0%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 39.2No. of students per staff(1)
- 28%Proportion of ISR Publication(1)
- 51 : 49Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 52,921Number of FTE Students(1)
Subjects taught at University of Ilorin
Social sciences
- Communication & Media Studies
- Sociology
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Geography
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Other Health
- Medicine & Dentistry
Engineering & technology
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- General Engineering
Arts & humanities
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- Architecture
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Physical sciences
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics & Astronomy
- Mathematics & Statistics
Education
- Education
Business & economics
- Economics & Econometrics
- Accounting & Finance
- Business & Management
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Veterinary Science
Psychology
- Psychology
Computer science
- Computer Science
Law
- Law