University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Nigeria • Founded 1975 • World Rank #2824
Overview
Established in 1975, the University of Ilorin is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Ilorin (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Kwara.
Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, University of Ilorin (UIL) is a very large-sized coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. University of Ilorin (UIL) 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 49-year-old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
UIL 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
Need to mail, call, or visit University of Ilorin? Address, phone, and digital contact options below. Religious and cultural accommodation queries route through specific student services.
Academic Details
University of Ilorin at the institutional level: enrolment, staffing, and accreditation summary. Accreditation has expiry and renewal cycles worth checking on the awarding body site for currency.
Academic Structures
The schools and colleges that constitute University of Ilorin's academic body are organised below. Each often controls its own admissions criteria, scholarships, and programme entry standards.
Unit 16 items
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Life Sciences
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Faculty of Physical Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
- Postgraduate School
Degrees
Also Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D), MBA, Executive MBA
Bachelor's 110 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Accountancy
- Adult Education
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Anatomy
- Animal Husbandry
- Aquaculture
- Arabic
- Architecture
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Business Education
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Christian Religious Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Studies
- Community Development
- Comparative Religion
- Computer Education
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Criminology
- Dental Surgery
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Technology
- Educational and Student Counselling
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Farm Management
- Finance
- Fishery
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Foreign Languages Education
- Forestry
- French
- Geography (Human)
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Health Education
- History
- Home Economics
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Industrial Chemistry
- Information Sciences
- International Studies
- Islamic Law
- Islamic Studies
- Laboratory Techniques
- Labour and Industrial Relations
- Law
- Library Science
- Linguistics
- Management
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Native Language Education
- Nursing
- Optometry
- Performing Arts
- Pharmacy
- Physical Education
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Physiology
- Plant and Crop Protection
- Political Sciences
- Primary Education
- Protective Services
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Real Estate
- Regional Planning
- Religion
- Religious Education
- Rural Planning
- Science Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Surgery
- Surveying and Mapping
- Technology Education
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Town Planning
- Veterinary Science
- Water Science
- Wildlife
- Yoruba
- Zoology
Master's 117 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Accountancy
- Adult Education
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Anatomy
- Animal Husbandry
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Linguistics
- Aquaculture
- Arabic
- Architecture
- Archiving
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Christian Religious Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Studies
- Community Health
- Comparative Religion
- Computer Science
- Constitutional Law
- Cultural Studies
- Curriculum
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Research
- Educational Sciences
- Educational Technology
- Educational Testing and Evaluation
- Educational and Student Counselling
- Environmental Management
- Fine Arts
- Fishery
- Food Science
- Foreign Languages Education
- French
- Geography
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Health Administration
- Health Education
- History
- Home Economics
- Human Resources
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Industrial Chemistry
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- International Studies
- International and Comparative Education
- Islamic Law
- Islamic Studies
- Labour and Industrial Relations
- Law
- Library Science
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Logistics Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Museum Studies
- Native Language Education
- Nursing
- Paediatrics
- Parasitology
- Pathology
- Peace and Disarmament
- Performing Arts
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy of Education
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Physiology
- Plant and Crop Protection
- Political Sciences
- Primary Education
- Protective Services
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Public Law
- Real Estate
- Regional Planning
- Religious Education
- Science Education
- Social and Preventive Medicine
- Sociology
- Soil Science
- Sports
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Surveying and Mapping
- Teacher Training
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Town Planning
- Toxicology
- Translation and Interpretation
- Tropical Medicine
- Veterinary Science
- Water Management
- Yoruba
- Zoology
Doctoral 98 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Accountancy
- Adult Education
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Anatomy
- Animal Husbandry
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Linguistics
- Aquaculture
- Arabic
- Archiving
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Christian Religious Studies
- Communication Studies
- Comparative Religion
- Computer Science
- Constitutional Law
- Cultural Studies
- Curriculum
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Research
- Educational Sciences
- Educational Technology
- Educational Testing and Evaluation
- Educational and Student Counselling
- Fine Arts
- Fishery
- Food Science
- Foreign Languages Education
- French
- Geography
- Geology
- Health Education
- History
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Industrial Chemistry
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- International Studies
- International and Comparative Education
- Islamic Law
- Islamic Studies
- Law
- Library Science
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Museum Studies
- Native Language Education
- Paediatrics
- Parasitology
- Pathology
- Peace and Disarmament
- Performing Arts
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Physiology
- Plant and Crop Protection
- Political Sciences
- Primary Education
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Public Law
- Real Estate
- Regional Planning
- Religious Education
- Science Education
- Social and Preventive Medicine
- Sociology
- Soil Science
- Sports
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Surveying and Mapping
- Teacher Training
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Town Planning
- Toxicology
- Tropical Agriculture
- Veterinary Science
- Yoruba
- Zoology
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under National Universities Commission of Nigeria.
Cultural Studies and Creative Arts (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Hydropower Research and Development (NACHRED) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- National
Ilorin Studies (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Linguistics Immersion (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Peace and Strategic Studies (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Peace and Disarmament
Technical and Entrepreneurship (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Unilorin Archives and Documentation (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Health Sciences (College) 25 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anaesthesiology
- Anatomy
- Behavioural Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Community Health
- Dentistry
- Epidemiology
- Haematology
- Immunology
- Laboratory Techniques
- Medical Parasitology
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Paediatrics
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Physiology
- Public Health
- Radiology
- Surgery
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Agriculture (Faculty) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Economics
- Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Animal Husbandry
- Aquaculture
- Farm Management
- Fishery
- Food Science
- Forest Management
- Home Economics
- Plant and Crop Protection
- Rural Planning
Common Career Paths
- Agricultural Scientist
- Agronomist
- Farm Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Arts (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- African Languages
- Arabic
- English
- French
- History
- International Studies
- Linguistics
- Performing Arts
- Religion
Communication and Information Sciences (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Information Sciences
- Library Science
- Mass Communication
- Telecommunications Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Journalist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Content Strategist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (Faculty) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Adult Education
- Art Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational and Student Counselling
- Educational Technology
- Health Education
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Physical Education
- Primary Education
- Science Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering and Technology (Faculty) 13 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Food Technology
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Environmental Sciences (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
- Real Estate
- Regional Planning
- Surveying and Mapping
- Town Planning
Common Career Paths
- Environmental Consultant
- Sustainability Officer
- Climate Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Commercial Law
- International Law
- Islamic Law
- Law
- Private Law
- Public Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Life Sciences (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Microbiology
- Optometry
- Zoology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Management Sciences (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Labour and Industrial Relations
- Management
- Marketing
- Public Administration
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Pharmaceutical Science (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Industrial Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Toxicology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Physical Sciences (Faculty) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Industrial Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Mineralogy
- Physics
- Statistics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social Sciences (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Criminology
- Economics
- Environmental Management
- Geography (Human)
- Political Sciences
- Protective Services
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Veterinary Medicine (Faculty) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anatomy
- Animal Husbandry
- Biochemistry
- Entomology
- Microbiology
- Parasitology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Public Health
- Toxicology
- Veterinary Science
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medical Research and Training (Institute) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Clinical Researcher
- Healthcare Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Sugar Research (Institute) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Central Research (Laboratory) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Product Centre (LABTOP) (Laboratory) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Business (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Postgraduate Studies (School) 60 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- African Languages
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agronomy
- Anatomy
- Ancient Religions
- Animal Husbandry
- Arabic
- Arts and Humanities
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Commercial Law
- Community Health
- Computer Science
- Crop Production
- Economics
- Educational Administration
- Electrical Engineering
- English
- Epidemiology
- Farm Management
- Finance
- French
- Geography
- Geology
- Health Education
- History
- International Law
- Islamic Law
- Law
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Mineralogy
- Parasitology
- Peace and Disarmament
- Performing Arts
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Physiology
- Plant and Crop Protection
- Political Sciences
- Private Law
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Law
- Radiology
- Religion
- Religious Studies
- Rural Planning
- Science Education
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Zoology
Programs Offered
The programme finder below covers every degree University of Ilorin currently offers. Programme codes here often map to international classification systems used for credential recognition abroad.
Bachelor's Degree
102 programmes
University of Ilorin runs 102 programmes at bachelor's level — undergraduate programmes that usually span three to four years and serve as the standard entry route into a profession or further study.
Technology Education Education & Teaching
Political Science Politics & International Relations
Primary Education Studies Education & Teaching
Psychology Psychology
Public Administration Public Administration
Quantity Surveying Civil Engineering & Construction
Social Works Social Work
Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Statistics Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Surveying and Geo-Informatics Civil Engineering & Construction
Surveying And Geoinformatics Civil Engineering & Construction
Teacher Education Science Education & Teaching
Technical Education Education & Teaching
Plant Biology Biological Sciences
Telecommunication Science Communication Studies
Urban and Regional Planning Business & Management
Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine
Water Resources and Environmental Engr. Environmental Engineering
Yoruba Linguistics & Language Studies
Zoology Biological Sciences
Agricultural And Biosystems Engineering Agriculture
Metalwork Technology Education Education & Teaching
Electrical / Electronics Technology Education Robotics & Automation
Building Technology Education Civil Engineering & Construction
Doctor of Pharmacy Pharmacy
Physiotherapy Physiotherapy
Physiology Biological Sciences
Physics Physics & Astronomy
Human Kinetics Sport and Exercise Science
Home Economics Economics
Igbo Linguistics & Language Studies
Industrial Chemistry Chemistry
Industrial Relations and Personnel Management Human Resource Management
Information And Communication Science Communication Studies
Islamic Studies Islamic & Quranic Studies
Library and Information Science Information Systems & Technology
Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Marketing Marketing
Mass Communication Communication Studies
Mathematics Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Medical Laboratory Science Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Medicine and Surgery Operating Room & Surgical Technology
Metallurgical and Material Engineering Materials Science
Microbiology Microbiology
Nursing / Nursing Science Nursing
Optometry Optometry
Performing Arts Performing Arts
Pharmacy Pharmacy
Accounting Accounting
Adult Education Education & Teaching
Agricultural Science and Education Agriculture
Agriculture Agriculture
Anatomy Biological Sciences
Applied Geophysics Earth Sciences & Geology
Arabic Studies Linguistics & Language Studies
Architecture Architecture
Biochemistry Biochemistry
Biomedical Engineering Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Business Administration Business Administration
Business Education Business & Management
Chemical Engineering Chemistry
Chemistry Chemistry
Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Common and Islamic Law Shariah & Islamic Law
Common Law Law
Comparative Religious Studies Religious Studies
Computer Engineering Computer Sciences
Computer Science Computer Sciences
Criminology And Security Studies Criminal Law & Justice
Economics Economics
Education and Arabic Linguistics & Language Studies
Education and Biology Biological Sciences
Education and Chemistry Chemistry
Education and Christian Religious Studies Religious Studies
Education and Computer Science Computer Sciences
Education and Economics Economics
Education and English Language English Language Studies
Education and French Linguistics & Language Studies
Education and Geography Education & Teaching
Education and History History
Education and Islamic Studies Islamic & Quranic Studies
Education and Mathematics Mathematics
Education and Physics Physics & Astronomy
Education and Social Studies Education & Teaching
Education and Yoruba Linguistics & Language Studies
Educational Management Business & Management
Educational Technology / Introductory Technology Education & Teaching
Electrical / Electronics Engineering Robotics & Automation
English Language English Language Studies
Estate Management Business & Management
Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
Fisheries and Aquaculture Marine Science
Food Engineering Food Science
Food Science Food Science
Forestry And Wildlife Management Forestry & Natural Resources
French Linguistics & Language Studies
Geography and Environmental Management Business & Management
Geology Earth Sciences & Geology
Hausa Linguistics & Language Studies
Health Education Education & Teaching
History and International Studies History
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
78 programmes
Explore 78 programmes of postgraduate study at University of Ilorin. A master's degree sharpens specialist knowledge and often carries a dissertation or major project.
M.Sc. Agric. Economics. Economics
M.Sc. Agricultural Extension Agriculture
M.Sc. Agronomy Agriculture
Master Animal Production (MAP) Animal Science
M.Sc. Crop Protection Agriculture
M.Sc. Home Economics Economics
M.Sc. Soil Science Natural Sciences
M.A Arabic Arabic Language Linguistics & Language Studies
M.A. English Language English Language Studies
M.A Literature-in-English Language English Language Studies
M.A. French Language Linguistics & Language Studies
M.A. Literature-in French Language Linguistics & Language Studies
M.A. History and International Studies History
M.A. Yoruba Literature Linguistics & Language Studies
M.A. Applied Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
M.A.Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
M.A. Yoruba Language Linguistics & Language Studies
M.A. Christian Studies Religious Studies
M.A. Performing Arts Performing Arts
M.A Peace and Strategic Studies Peace and Development Studies
M.Sc. Physiology Biological Sciences
M.Sc. Anatomy Biological Sciences
M.Sc. Pharmacology and Therapeutics Pharmacy
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Public Health
M.Sc. Information and Communication Science Communication Studies
M.Sc. Mass Communication Communication Studies
M.Sc. (Ed.) Exercise and Sports Science Sport and Exercise Science
M.Sc. (Ed.) Recreation and Tourism Education Tourism & Leisure
M.Sc. (Ed.) Adapted Physical Education Physics & Astronomy
M.Sc. (Ed.) Administration and Management of Human Kinetics and Sports Sport and Exercise Science
M.Sc. (Ed.) Curriculum and Teacher Education Education & Teaching
M.Sc. (Ed) Health Education Education & Teaching
M.Phil. Health Education Education & Teaching
M.Sc. Integrated Water Resources Management Business & Management
M.Sc. Architecture Architecture
M.Sc. Estate Management Business & Management
M.Sc. Quantity Surveying Civil Engineering & Construction
M.Sc. Urban and Regional Planning Business & Management
M.Phil. Common Law Law
M.Phil. Islamic Law Shariah & Islamic Law
M.Sc. Biochemistry Biochemistry
M.Sc. Plant Biology Biological Sciences
M.Sc. Zoology Biological Sciences
M.Sc. Accounting Accounting
M.Sc. Business Administration Business Administration
Master of Business Administration Business Administration
Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management Business & Management
Master of Health Planning and Management Business & Management
M.Sc. Marketing Marketing
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing and Logistics Management Marketing
M.Sc. Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice Pharmacy
M.Sc. Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy Pharmacy
M.Sc. Pharmacology and Toxicology Biological Sciences
M.Sc. Chemistry Chemistry
M.Sc. Applied Geophysics Earth Sciences & Geology
M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry Chemistry
M.Sc. Mathematics Mathematics
M.Sc. Statistics Applied Mathematics & Statistics
M.Sc. Economics Economics
M.Sc. Political Science Politics & International Relations
M.Sc. Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
M.Sc. Geography and Environmental Management Business & Management
M.Sc. Veterinary Pharmacology Veterinary Medicine
M.Sc. Veterinary Toxicology Biological Sciences
M.Sc. Veterinary Anatomy Biological Sciences
M.Sc. Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine
M.Sc. Veterinary Microbiology Microbiology
M.Sc. Veterinary Parasitology Biological Sciences
M.Sc. Veterinary Pathology Biological Sciences
M.Sc. Veterinary Physiology Biological Sciences
M.Sc. Veterinary Biochemistry Veterinary Medicine
M.Sc. Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine Veterinary Medicine
M.Sc. Theriogenology Biological Sciences
M.Sc. Animal Health in Production Animal Science
M.Sc. Large Animal Surgery Operating Room & Surgical Technology
M.Sc. Small Animal Surgery Operating Room & Surgical Technology
M.Sc. Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Veterinary Medicine
M.Sc. Veterinary Anaesthesiology Operating Room & Surgical Technology
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
138 programmes
University of Ilorin's 138 programmes at this tier lead to a doctorate, the credential expected for academic, senior research, and many specialist professional roles.
M.Phil./Ph.D. Agricultural Economics Agriculture
Ph.D. Agricultural Economics Agriculture
M.Phil /Ph.D. Agricultural Extension Agriculture
Ph.D. Agricultural Extension Agriculture
M.Phil./Ph.D.Agronomy Agriculture
Ph.D. Agronomy Agriculture
M.Phil./Ph.D. Animal Production Animal Science
Ph.D Animal Production Animal Science
M.Phil./Ph.D. Crop Protection Agriculture
Ph.D. Crop Protection Agriculture
Ph.D. Food Science Food Science
M. Phil./Ph.D. Soil Science Natural Sciences
Ph.D. Soil Science Natural Sciences
M.Phil/Ph.D. Arabic Language Linguistics & Language Studies
M.Phil/Ph.D. Literature-in- Arabic Language Linguistics & Language Studies
M.Phil. /Ph.D. English Language English Language Studies
Ph.D.. English Language English Language Studies
M.Phil./Ph.D. Literature-in-English Language English Language Studies
Ph.D. Literature-in- English Language English Language Studies
Ph.D French Language Linguistics & Language Studies
Ph.D Literature-in French Language Linguistics & Language Studies
Ph.D History and International Studies History
M.Phil./Ph.D. Yoruba Literature Linguistics & Language Studies
M.Phil./Ph.D. Applied Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Ph.D Applied Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
M.Phil/Ph.D. Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Ph.D Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
M. Phil./Ph.D. Yoruba Language Linguistics & Language Studies
Ph.D Yoruba Language Linguistics & Language Studies
Ph.D Islamic Studies Islamic & Quranic Studies
M. Phil./Ph.D.. Performing Arts Performing Arts
Ph.D. Performing Arts Performing Arts
Ph.D. Peace and Development Studies Peace and Development Studies
Ph.D. Physiology Biological Sciences
M.Phil. /Ph.D. Physiology Biological Sciences
Ph.D. Anatomy Biological Sciences
M.Phil/Ph.D. Anatomy Biological Sciences
Ph.D. Chemical Pathology Biological Sciences
Ph.D. Medical Microbiology and Parasitology Microbiology
Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Therapeutics Pharmacy
Ph.D. Public Health Public Health
Ph.D. Tropical Pediatrics Medicine
Ph.D. Computer Science Computer Sciences
M.Phil./Ph.D. Computer Science Computer Sciences
Ph.D. Information and Communication Science Communication Studies
Ph.D. Library and Information Science Information Systems & Technology
Ph.D. Mass Communication Communication Studies
M.Phil./Ph.D. Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation Education & Teaching
Ph.D. Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation Education & Teaching
M.Phil./Ph.D. Curriculum Development in Social Sciences Social Sciences & Education
Ph.D. Curriculum Development in Social Sciences Social Sciences & Education
M.Phil./ Ph.D. Sociology of Education Education & Teaching
Ph.D. Sociology of Education Education & Teaching
M.Phil./Ph.D Social Studies Education Education & Teaching
Ph.D. Social Studies Education Education & Teaching
M.Phil./Ph.D. Educational Psychology Educational Psychology
Ph.D. Educational Psychology Educational Psychology
M.Phil./Ph.D. Science Education and Mathematics Education Mathematics
Ph.D. Science Education Education & Teaching
M.Phil./Ph.D. in Adult Education Education & Teaching
M. Phil./Ph.D. in Childhood Education Education & Teaching
Ph.D. Adult Education Education & Teaching
Ph.D. Childhood Education Education & Teaching
M. Phil/Ph.D., Educational Technology Education & Teaching
M.Phil./Ph.D. Exercise and Sports Science Sport and Exercise Science
Ph.D. Exercise and Sports Science Sport and Exercise Science
M.Phil./Ph.D. Recreation and Tourism Education Tourism & Leisure
Ph.D. Recreation and Tourism Education Tourism & Leisure
Ph.D. Adapted Physical Education Physics & Astronomy
Ph.D. Human Kinetics and Sports Administration and Management Sport and Exercise Science
Ph.D. Curriculum and Teacher Development in Human Kinetics Education Sport and Exercise Science
M.Phil./Ph.D. Health Education Education & Teaching
Ph.D. Health Education Education & Teaching
Ph.D. Educational Guidance and Counselling Counselling & Psychotherapy
M.Phil./Ph.D. Educational Management Business & Management
M.Phil./Ph.D. in English Language Education English Language Studies
Ph.D. English Language Education English Language Studies
M. Phil./Ph.D. Mother-Tongue Education Education & Teaching
Ph.D. Mother-Tongue Education Education & Teaching
M. Phil./Ph.D. Religious Studies Education Religious Studies
Ph.D. Religious Studies Education Religious Studies
M.Phil./Ph.D. Arabic Language Education Linguistics & Language Studies
Ph.D. Arabic Language Education Linguistics & Language Studies
M. Phil./Ph.D. In History and Policy Education History
Ph.D. History and Policy of Education History
M. Phil./Ph.D. Philosophy of Education Philosophy & Ethics
Ph.D. Philosophy of Education Philosophy & Ethics
Ph.D. Comparative Education Education & Teaching
M. Phil./Ph.D. Curriculum Development
Ph.D. Curriculum Development
M. Phil /Ph.D. Chemical Engineering. Chemistry
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D. Estate Management Business & Management
Ph.D. Quantity Surveying Civil Engineering & Construction
Ph.D. Surveying and Geoinformatics Civil Engineering & Construction
Ph.D. Urban and Regional Planning Business & Management
M.Phil./Ph.D. Common Law Law
Ph.D. Common Law Law
M.Phil./Ph.D. Islamic Law Shariah & Islamic Law
Ph.D. Islamic Law Shariah & Islamic Law
Ph.D. Biochemistry Biochemistry
M.Phil. & Ph. D. Microbiology Microbiology
M.Phil. & Ph. D. Plant Biology Biological Sciences
Ph.D. Accounting Accounting
Ph.D. in Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
M.Phil./Ph.D. Business Administration Business Administration
Ph.D. Business Administration Business Administration
Ph.D. Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice Pharmacy
Ph.D. Chemistry Chemistry
M.Phil. & Ph. D. Geology Earth Sciences & Geology
M.Phil./ Ph. D. Industrial Chemistry Chemistry
Ph.D. Mathematics Mathematics
M.Phil. & Ph. D. Physics Physics & Astronomy
M.Phil. & Ph. D. Statistics Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Ph.D. Statistics Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Ph.D. Economics Economics
MPhil./Ph.D. Political Science Politics & International Relations
Ph.D. Political Science Politics & International Relations
Ph.D. Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
MPhil./Ph.D. Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
MPhil./Ph.D. Geography Geography
Ph.D. Geography Geography
Ph.D. Veterinary Pharmacology Veterinary Medicine
Ph.D. Veterinary Toxicology Biological Sciences
Ph.D. Veterinary Anatomy Biological Sciences
Ph.D. Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine
Ph.D. Veterinary Microbiology Microbiology
Ph.D. Veterinary Parasitology Biological Sciences
Ph.D. Veterinary Pathology Biological Sciences
Ph.D. Veterinary Physiology Biological Sciences
Ph.D. Veterinary Biochemistry Veterinary Medicine
Ph.D. Veterinary Public Health Veterinary Medicine
Ph.D. Preventive Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine
Ph.D. Theriogenology Biological Sciences
Ph.D. Animal Health in Production Animal Science
Ph.D. Large Animal Surgery Operating Room & Surgical Technology
Ph.D. Small Animal Surgery Operating Room & Surgical Technology
Ph.D. Veterinary Anaesthesiology Operating Room & Surgical Technology
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Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
17 programmes
This group collects University of Ilorin's 17 programmes of certificates, diplomas, and foundation or associate programmes — practical entry points or stepping stones toward a degree.
PGD Animal Production Animal Science
PGD Food Science Food Science
PGD Computer Science Computer Sciences
Postgraduate Diploma in Education PGDE Education & Teaching
PGD Educational Technology Education & Teaching
PGD Educational Management Business & Management
PGD Estate Management Business & Management
PGD Quantity Surveying Civil Engineering & Construction
PGD Surveying and Geoinformatics Civil Engineering & Construction
PGD Urban and Regional Planning Business & Management
PGD. Biochemistry Biochemistry
PGD. Plant Biology Biological Sciences
PGD. Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry Pharmacy
PGD. Chemistry Chemistry
PGD Statistics Applied Mathematics & Statistics
PGDIAD
PGDGIS
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How to apply to University of Ilorin
How to apply to University of Ilorin — a five-step structure with notes on documents, channels, and timing for each phase.
- 1 Find a programme that fits your goals
Use the programme finder to browse University of Ilorin's 335 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Confirm you meet the requirements
Programme-level requirements at University of Ilorin typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Assemble your application package
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
- 4 Submit your application
University of Ilorin processes applications through www.unilorin.edu.ng. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Contact admissions and follow up
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +234 (810) 848 3222. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Ilorin
Frequently asked questions about University of Ilorin, covering the institutional basics most prospective applicants want to confirm first.
When was University of Ilorin founded?
University of Ilorin was established in 1975 (approximately 51 years ago).
What city is University of Ilorin in?
University of Ilorin operates from Ilorin, Nigeria.
Is University of Ilorin public or private?
University of Ilorin operates as a public institution.
How big is University of Ilorin's student body?
University of Ilorin serves approximately 40,000-44,999 students.
What is University of Ilorin's ranking?
It ranks #2824 globally and #8 in Nigeria.
What programmes are available at University of Ilorin?
University of Ilorin offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
How is University of Ilorin organised academically?
University of Ilorin has 16 academic units.
Is University of Ilorin accredited?
Yes, University of Ilorin is recognised by National Universities Commission (NUC); Nigeria Legal Council; Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria; Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria; Council for Regulation of Engineers.
How do I find University of Ilorin online?
University of Ilorin's official website is www.unilorin.edu.ng.
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Members of Association of African Universities (AAU)
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