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Osun State University

Osogbo, Nigeria • Founded 2006

Updated May 2026 · Source: uniosun.edu.ng

Overview

English Name: Osun State University
Acronyms: UNIOSUN, ["UNIOSUN"]
Founded: 2006
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public
Entity Type: Non-profit
Rankings:
SCImago 2026 #4093
Motto: Living Spring of Knowledge and Culture
Colours: Gold, green and blue
Around Osun State University campus
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Established in 2007, the Osun State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Oshogbo (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Osun.

This institution also has branch campuses in Ejigbo, Ifetedo, Ikire, Ipetu-Ijesa and Okuku. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Osun State University (UNIOSUN) is a small-sized coeducational Nigerian higher education institution.

Osun State University (UNIOSUN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 16-year-old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.

The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Nigerian higher education organization an averagely selective institution.

International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNIOSUN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Location & Contact

Geographic and contact information for Osun State University is listed below.

Address: Room 228, Admission Office Administrative building
Phone: +234 (35) 200 222
Social Media:

Academic Details

Osun State University's key academic numbers — student body size, staffing, and accreditation context.

Recognition: National Universities Commission of Nigeria
Accrediting Agency: National Universities Commission (NUC)
Student Enrollment: 2,000-2,999
Academic Staff Range: 100-199
Campus Setting: Suburban
Memberships & Networks
Association of African Universities (AAU)

Degrees

Also Pre-Degree Programmes; MBA

Bachelor's 57 programs
  • Accountancy
  • Adult Education
  • Agricultural Business
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Agronomy
  • Anatomy
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Aquaculture
  • Arabic
  • Banking
  • Business Administration
  • Business Education
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Communication Studies
  • Continuing Education
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Educational Administration
  • Educational Technology
  • Educational and Student Counselling
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • English
  • Environmental Management
  • Finance
  • Fishery
  • Foreign Languages Education
  • Forest Management
  • French
  • Geography (Human)
  • History
  • Humanities and Social Science Education
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • International Studies
  • Islamic Studies
  • Labour and Industrial Relations
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Management
  • Mathematics Education
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Philosophy
  • Physiology
  • Political Sciences
  • Public Health
  • Rural Planning
  • Science Education
  • Surgery
  • Theatre
  • Tourism
  • Wildlife
  • Yoruba
Master's 93 programs
  • Accountancy
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agriculture
  • Agronomy
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Anatomy
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Applied Chemistry
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Aquaculture
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Botany
  • Business Administration
  • Cell Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Comparative Politics
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Science
  • Control Engineering
  • Criminology
  • Curriculum
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Processing
  • Demography and Population
  • Development Studies
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Educational Administration
  • Educational Testing and Evaluation
  • Educational and Student Counselling
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation
  • Embryology and Reproduction Biology
  • Engineering Management
  • English
  • Entomology
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Finance
  • Fishery
  • Foreign Languages Education
  • French
  • French Studies
  • Genetics
  • Geochemistry
  • Geography
  • Geography (Human)
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Heritage Preservation
  • Histology
  • History
  • Human Resources
  • Indigenous Studies
  • Industrial Chemistry
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • International Studies
  • Labour and Industrial Relations
  • Law
  • Machine Building
  • Management
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Neurosciences
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Peace and Disarmament
  • Pest Management
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Political Sciences
  • Power Engineering
  • Production Engineering
  • Protective Services
  • Public Administration
  • Regional Planning
  • Rural Planning
  • Science Education
  • Sociology
  • Software Engineering
  • Sustainable Development
  • Telecommunications Engineering
  • Thermal Engineering
  • Town Planning
  • Toxicology
  • Wildlife
  • Zoology
Doctoral 82 programs
  • Accountancy
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agriculture
  • Agronomy
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Anatomy
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Applied Chemistry
  • Aquaculture
  • Biology
  • Botany
  • Business Administration
  • Cell Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Comparative Politics
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Science
  • Control Engineering
  • Criminology
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Processing
  • Demography and Population
  • Development Studies
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Educational Administration
  • Educational and Student Counselling
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Embryology and Reproduction Biology
  • Engineering Management
  • English
  • Entomology
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Finance
  • Fishery
  • French
  • French Studies
  • Genetics
  • Geochemistry
  • Geography
  • Geography (Human)
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Heritage Preservation
  • Histology
  • Human Resources
  • Indigenous Studies
  • Industrial Chemistry
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • Labour and Industrial Relations
  • Law
  • Machine Building
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Microbiology
  • Neurosciences
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Parasitology
  • Peace and Disarmament
  • Pest Management
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Political Sciences
  • Power Engineering
  • Production Engineering
  • Public Administration
  • Rural Planning
  • Sociology
  • Software Engineering
  • Sustainable Development
  • Telecommunications Engineering
  • Thermal Engineering
  • Toxicology
  • Wildlife
  • Zoology

Faculties & Divisions

All faculties operate under National Universities Commission of Nigeria.

Agriculture (College) 14 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agricultural Business
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agricultural Management
  • Agriculture
  • Agronomy
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Aquaculture
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Management
  • Fishery
  • Forestry
  • Rural Planning
  • Tourism
  • Wildlife
Education (College) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Adult Education
  • Art Education
  • Business Education
  • Educational Administration
  • Educational and Student Counselling
  • Educational Technology
  • Humanities and Social Science Education
  • Mathematics Education
  • Science Education
Health Sciences (College) 17 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Community Health
  • Haematology
  • Medicine
  • Microbiology
  • Nursing
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Paediatrics
  • Parasitology
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Surgery
Humanities and Culture (College) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • History
  • International Studies
  • Linguistics
  • Modern Languages
Law (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Law
Management and Social Sciences (College) 11 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Banking
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Geography
  • Geography (Human)
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • Labour and Industrial Relations
  • Management
  • Political Sciences
Science, Engineering and Technology (College) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Programs Offered

Search and filter Osun State University's available programmes by degree level.

81 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Nigeria

Bachelor's Degree 81 programmes

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy / Accounting
Accounting

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Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Economics
Agriculture

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Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering
Agriculture

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Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Agriculture

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Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy
Agriculture

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Bachelor's Degree in Anatomy
Biological Sciences

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Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science
Animal Science

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Bachelor's Degree in Arabic Language and Literature
Linguistics & Language Studies

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Bachelor's Degree in Banking and Finance
Finance, Banking & Insurance

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Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry
Biochemistry

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How to apply to Osun State University

A five-step guide to applying to Osun State University.

  1. 1
    Research programmes at Osun State University

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Osun State University runs 81 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Review admissions criteria

    Before applying to Osun State University, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Nigeria.

  3. 3
    Gather supporting documents

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Osun State University's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Lodge your application

    Lodge your application through the official website (www.uniosun.edu.ng). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Confirm receipt and track progress

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at +234 (35) 200 222. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Osun State University

Quick reference for Osun State University: founding, control type, and recognition status.

When was Osun State University founded?

Osun State University was established in 2006 (approximately 20 years ago).

Where is Osun State University located?

Osun State University is located in Osogbo, Nigeria.

Is Osun State University public or private?

It is a public higher-education institution.

What is the student enrolment at Osun State University?

Student enrolment at Osun State University is around 2,000-2,999.

What degrees does Osun State University offer?

Osun State University offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.

Who recognises Osun State University?

Osun State University is accredited by National Universities Commission (NUC).

What is Osun State University's official website?

You can find Osun State University online at www.uniosun.edu.ng.

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