University of Ilorin
About the University of Ilorin
Basic information and contact details for the 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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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Ilorin
- Student gender ratio
- 50 F : 50 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 0% (1)
- Students per staff
- 34.3 (1)
- Student total
- 48498 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Subjects Taught at the University of Ilorin
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Ilorin
Arts and Humanities
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- General Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Veterinary Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology