Over the years, Oyo State, Nigeria, has been a hub for tertiary education, with many top institutions established here.
Not only has Oyo State produced prestigious institutions, but it has also been ranked as one of the top states in Nigeria in terms of literacy, as education remains a priority here.
Oyo State is one of the few states in Nigeria that produces a large number of graduates and lecturers annually.
Because of this strong emphasis on education, its tertiary institutions are now among the most sought-after in the country.
Below is a list of universities in Oyo State, Nigeria.
List of Universities in Oyo State
There are twelve universities in Oyo State, Nigeria: one owned by the federal government, three by the state government, and eight privately owned.
Federal Universites in Oyo State
University of Ibadan
The University of Ibadan is a public university located in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. It was established in 1948 as a College of the University of London until after 1962 it became an independent tertiary institution in which was renamed University of Ibadan. University of Ibadan is the oldest University in Nigeria.
University of Ibadan has more than 14 facilities offering over 80 courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
State Universites in Oyo State
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology popularly referred to as LAUTECH is a state owned university located in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology offers both courses at undergraduate and postgraduate graduate level.
Oyo State Technical University Ibadan
Oyo State Technical University Ibadan popularly known as Technical University, Ibadan or Tech-U is a state owned university located along Ibadan expressway, Oyo State, Nigeria.
It is a newly established University in Oyo State and the first Technical university in Ibadan.
Technical University, Ibadan has been officially accredited and recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC), Nigeria
Emmanuel Alayande University of Education
Emmanuel Alayande University of Education is state owned university located in Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria.
It was first established as Emmanuel Alayande College of Education on 17th March 2021 before it was upgraded to University on 2 December 2022 by Governor Seyi Makinde.
There are five (5) facilities at Emmanuel Alayande University of Education with over 40 courses offered.
Private Universities in Oyo State
Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan
Ajayi Crowther University is a Christian private owned university located in Oke-Ebo, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Ajayi Crowther University was first established as a CMS training institution in Abeokuta in 1853 before it relocated to Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria in 1920.
The University is named after the late Samuel Ajayi Crowther, the first African Bishop who first translated the Bible into Yoruba.
Lead City University, Ibadan
Lead City University is a private university located in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
The university was established in 2002 but received licence to operate as a private university on August 2003 by the National Universites Commission.
Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State
Kola Daisi University is a private owned university located in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The university was founded by Chief KolaDaisi.
Kola Daisi University was liscenced by the National Universites Commission to operate as private university in November 2016.
Dominican University
The Dominican University is a private university in Samonda, Ibadan of Oyo State, Nigeria.
The Dominican University Ibadan was established in 2016 but received licence to run as a private university by the National Universites Commission on 22 November 2016.
Precious Cornerstone University
Precious Cornerstone University is a private owned university located in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Precious Cornerstone University was established in 2017 by the Sword of the Spirit Ministries, a popular Pentecostal church in Ibadan, Oyo State
Precious Cornerstone University presently has only two faculties
- Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences
- Faculty of Social And Management Sciences
Atiba University
Atiba University is a private owned university located in Oyo town, Oyo State, Nigeria.
It was established in 2017 and has been officially accredited by National Universites Commission NUC
Dominion University
Dominion University is a fully-licensed private Christian University established in 2019 by Victory International Church, Ibadan.
It is located at Km 24, Ibadan-Lagos Expressway, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
The West Midlands Open University Ibadan
The West Midlands Open University Ibadan is a private university located at White House Building, behind Amazing Gas Station, off Oba Abimbola Road, Felele, Ibadan, Oyo State.
The West Midlands Open University has campuses in Lagos, Ondo State, and Oyo State.
As you can see, there are many top universities in Oyo State, Nigeria, offering a wide range of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
There are a total of twelve universities in Oyo State, Nigeria.
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