Introduction to Federal University, Oye-Ekiti:

Introduction

Federal University, Oye-Ekiti is a federal government public university in Nigeria. It is committed to providing high-quality education, scientific research and social services, focusing on cultivating students' innovation ability and social responsibility, and has trained a large number of outstanding talents for Nigeria and the world.

Overview

Student size: There are about 20,000 students.

Campus distribution: There are two campuses, Oye Campus and Ikole Campus.

Course settings: Undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering agriculture, art, law, management science, social science, engineering, education, pharmacy, medicine and science.

History and establishment time

The university was established in 2011 and is one of the nine federal universities established by the Nigerian federal government in accordance with the executive order signed by then President Goodluck Jonathan.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a high-quality faculty, including many professors and associate professors, who have rich experience in teaching and scientific research.

Scientific Research Achievements: It has carried out extensive scientific research activities in the fields of agriculture, engineering, social sciences, etc., and has achieved a series of important results, providing intellectual support and technical solutions for the development of Nigeria.

International Exchange: It has established cooperative relations with many well-known universities and research institutions in the world, carried out student exchange programs, joint scientific research cooperation, etc., and enhanced the international influence of the school.

Institutional Nature

It is a public university owned and operated by the Nigerian Federal Government.

Educational Philosophy

With the motto of "Innovation and Character, Promoting National Transformation", it aims to cultivate talents with innovative spirit, noble character and social responsibility, and promote the development of the country and society.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Disciplines: Agriculture, engineering, social sciences and other disciplines are the school's advantageous disciplines, with a high level in teaching and scientific research.

Key Laboratories: The school has a number of professional laboratories, such as agricultural laboratories, engineering laboratories, scientific laboratories, etc., equipped with advanced instruments and equipment, providing good conditions for scientific research and teaching.

Faculty

The school has 12 colleges, as follows:

College of Agriculture: including majors such as Agricultural Economics and Extension, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Soil and Land Management, Animal Production and Health, Crop Production and Horticulture, Food Science and Technology, Water Resources and Meteorology, Tourism and Hotel Management.

College of Basic Medical Sciences: including majors such as Anatomy, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiology, Nursing, Radiology and Radiation Science.

College of Engineering: including majors such as Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical and Electromechanical Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering.

College of Social Sciences: including majors such as Demography and Social Statistics, Economics and Development Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Political Science, Mass Communication.

College of Arts/Humanities: including majors such as English and Literary Studies, Drama and Media Arts, History and International Relations, Linguistics.

College of Science: including majors such as Animal and Environmental Biology, Biochemistry, Geology, Computer Science, Geophysics, Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Plant Science and Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental Management and Toxicology.

College of Education: including adult education, mathematics education, English education, biology education, library and information science, chemistry education, business education, agricultural education, education management and other majors.

College of Management: including accounting, finance, public administration, business administration and other majors.

School of Law: provides law-related courses.

School of Pharmacy: provides pharmacy-related courses.

Medical School: including medicine and surgery and other majors.

Ranking

In 2024, the school ranked 9th among domestic universities in Nigeria and 4512th in the world.

Fees

Tuition fees vary according to majors and degree levels. For specific fees, please refer to the school's official website or consult the school's admissions office.

Campus Environment

Architectural Style: The campus has a variety of architectural styles, integrating modern and traditional elements. The layout of teaching buildings, libraries, student dormitories and other buildings is reasonable and fully functional.

Facilities and Equipment: The school has complete teaching facilities, such as libraries, laboratories, computer centers, etc., as well as sports facilities such as gymnasiums and sports fields, providing students with good learning and living conditions.

Natural landscape: The campus is shaded by green trees, lush flowers and plants, and has a beautiful environment, creating a quiet and comfortable learning environment for students.