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Obafemi Awolowo University

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Overview

Established in 1962, the Obafemi Awolowo University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Ile-Ife (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Osun. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is a large-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) 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. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 62-year-old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. OAU 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.

University Snapshot

Control

Obafemi Awolowo University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Obafemi Awolowo University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Obafemi Awolowo University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Obafemi Awolowo University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Acronym OAU
Founded 1962
Motto For Learning and Culture
Colours Midnight blue and gold
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University Location

Address
Ile-Ife
Osun
Nigeria
Obafemi Awolowo University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Obafemi Awolowo University Phone Number +234 (36) 230 290
Obafemi Awolowo University Fax Number +234

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Obafemi Awolowo University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Obafemi Awolowo University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Obafemi Awolowo University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Obafemi Awolowo University.

Obafemi Awolowo University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
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International
students
Not reported Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Obafemi Awolowo University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Obafemi Awolowo University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Obafemi Awolowo University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Obafemi Awolowo University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Obafemi Awolowo University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Obafemi Awolowo University's Admission Office Admission Office


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Obafemi Awolowo University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Obafemi Awolowo University has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Obafemi Awolowo University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Obafemi Awolowo University's Control Type Control Type

Obafemi Awolowo University is a public higher education institution.


Obafemi Awolowo University's Entity Type Entity Type

Obafemi Awolowo University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Obafemi Awolowo University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Obafemi Awolowo University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Obafemi Awolowo University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Obafemi Awolowo University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Obafemi Awolowo University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Obafemi Awolowo University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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Obafemi Awolowo University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Obafemi Awolowo University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Obafemi Awolowo University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Obafemi Awolowo University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Obafemi Awolowo University's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Obafemi Awolowo University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Obafemi Awolowo University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: National Universities Commission of Nigeria


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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