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Campus News2 min read2025-03-22

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), established in 1961 and commencing classes in 1962, is a federal university located in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. Originally named the University of Ife, it was renamed in 1987 to honor Chief O...

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Azeez

22 Mar 2025

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
Key takeaways
  • Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), established in 1961 and commencing classes in 1962, is a federal university located in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
  • Originally named the University of Ife, it was renamed in 1987 to honor Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the first Premier of the Western Region of Nigeria and a key figure in its founding.
  • Academic Structure: OAU offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across 13 faculties and two colleges: Faculties: Administration Agriculture Arts Education Environmental Design and Management Law Pharmacy Science Social Sciences Technology Basic Medical Sciences Clinical Sciences Dentistry Colleges: Postgraduate College College of Healt...

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