Introduction to Bowen University:

Introduction

Bowen University is one of the oldest private universities in Nigeria. It was established in 2001 by the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) and is the first Baptist university in Africa.

History and Establishment

History: Its history can be traced back to 1854, when the family of Rev. Thomas Jefferson Bowen founded a school in Ijaiye Orile, Oyo State, Nigeria. In 1938, the Nigerian Baptist Convention first conceived the idea of ​​establishing a Baptist university. In 1956, the proposal was put forward and in 1957 it was approved by a joint meeting of the Nigerian Baptist Mission and the Executive Committee of the Nigerian Baptist Convention. On July 17, 2001, the Federal Government of Nigeria approved the establishment of Bowen University, which was subsequently granted an operating license by the National Universities Commission (NUC). On November 4, 2002, Bowen University officially started its academic activities.

Establishment: 2001.

Overview

Student size: Since the enrollment in 2002, the number of students in the school has increased year by year. Currently, there are thousands of students, covering all levels of undergraduate and graduate students.

Subject settings: There are 7 colleges, offering 54 professional courses, covering agriculture, science, education, social sciences, management science, humanities, law and medicine and other fields.

School strength

Faculty: It has a high-quality faculty team. Many teachers have rich teaching experience and professional knowledge. Some teachers have received training or engaged in research work in internationally renowned universities or research institutions.

Teaching facilities: The school has advanced teaching facilities, modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, computer centers, etc. The library has a rich collection of books, covering various disciplines, providing students with good learning resources.

Scientific research results: It has carried out a number of scientific research projects in the fields of agriculture, medicine, social sciences, etc., and has achieved certain scientific research results. The school also actively cooperates with domestic and foreign universities and research institutions to carry out academic exchanges and scientific research cooperation activities.

Nature of the institution

Private university, owned and managed by the Nigerian Baptist Convention.

Educational philosophy

Based on Christian values, it focuses on cultivating students' moral, intellectual, physical and social abilities. The school is committed to providing students with quality education so that they can succeed in academic, professional and personal life. At the same time, the school also focuses on cultivating students' sense of social responsibility and teamwork spirit, and encourages students to actively participate in social services and community development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Medicine, agriculture, law and other disciplines are the school's advantageous disciplines. The medical major focuses on cultivating students' clinical practice ability and has trained a large number of medical talents for Nigeria; the agricultural major combines local agricultural development needs to carry out related teaching and research work; the law major focuses on cultivating students' legal thinking and practical ability, and graduates have a high reputation in the legal community in Nigeria.

Key laboratories: In the field of medicine, the school has several professional laboratories such as anatomy laboratories, physiological laboratories, and pathology laboratories, which provide good conditions for medical teaching and scientific research; in the field of agriculture, the school has agricultural biotechnology laboratories, soil science laboratories, etc., to carry out related research work.

Faculty

The school has 7 colleges, namely the College of Agriculture, College of Science, College of Science Education, College of Social and Management Sciences, College of Humanities, College of Law and College of Medicine.

Ranking

There is currently no authoritative comprehensive ranking data for the school internationally, but it has a high reputation and status among private universities in Nigeria.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Tuition fees vary according to different majors and academic levels. Generally speaking, the tuition fees for undergraduate majors range from 500,000 to 1 million naira per year.

Accommodation fees: The school offers a variety of accommodation options, with accommodation fees ranging from 100,000 to 300,000 naira per year.

Campus environment

Geographic location: Located in the center of Iwo Town, Osun State, Nigeria.

Campus layout: The campus covers a large area, with a reasonable layout, shaded by trees and a beautiful environment. The school has teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, student dormitories, canteens, gymnasiums and other facilities, providing students with a good learning and living environment.