Obafemi Awolowo University

7.51833333333334.5227777777778Koordinaten: 7 ° 31 '6 " N, 4 ° 31' 22" E Obafemi Awolowo University, The (OAU ) is a Nigerian State University. It is located in the old city of culture Ile Ife in Osun State and is regarded as the most prestigious university in Nigeria. Currently, about 25,000 students are enrolled. The University employs approximately 1,000 faculty and 6,000 staff.

The university was founded in 1962 as the University of Ife. After the death of former Prime Minister of Nigeria and West first Obafemi Awolowo University President in 1987, she was named in his honor. There are 12 faculties and two colleges, the College and graduate students, the College of Medical Sciences.

The campus covers an area of ​​approximately 49 km ² and is also home to other institutions such as RECTAS and the Teaching Hospital. Three mountains, a dam and fish ponds and several villages are also located on the premises.

Organization

Faculties

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Arts
  • Medicine
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Education
  • Environmental Engineering and Management
  • Law
  • Pharmacy
  • Natural sciences
  • Social sciences
  • Technology

Institute

  • Agricultural Research and Teaching
  • Cultural Studies
  • African Languages
  • Ecology and Environmental Studies
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