Osun State University
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Osun State University (UNIOSUN) is a multi-campus university in Nigeria, established by Osun State Government under the administration of Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola. The University currently operates six campuses distributed across the six administrative zones of the state.
Nigeria's National Universities Commission approved Osun State University on 21 December 2006, as the 30th State University and the 80th in the Nigerian university system. It has its campuses in Osogbo, Ikire, Okuku, Ifetedo, Ipetu Ijesha and Ejigbo, which serves as campuses for Health science, Humanities and Culture, Social science and Management, Law, Education and Agriculture respectively.
Osun State University had its first convocation ceremony in 2011, under the administration of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. The University had a reputation of not being involved in the nationwide ASUU strike, until the 2013 ASUU strike which lasted for over five months. The University has maintained a relatively stable academic calendar since its establishment in 2007, a feature that distinguishes it among many public universities in Nigeria, where academic activities are often affected by industrial actions and other disruptions. The university has consistently published and implemented structured academic calendars for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, enabling students to complete their studies within the stipulated duration. This consistency has been cited by the institution as a contributing factor to its academic growth and expanding postgraduate programmes. The university’s postgraduate college describes Osun State University as one of the fast-growing universities in Nigeria, attributing this to its commitment to uninterrupted academic activities, research development, and institutional expansion.
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