UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN ACT
Act · Education
An Act establishes the University of Ilorin as a federal university in Kwara State, overseeing its governance and academic activities. It targets students and staff in fields like medicine, social sciences, and engineering. This provides quality higher education in north-central Nigeria.
UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN ACT
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) as a federal university in Kwara State, providing for its governance, academic mandate, and development.
Who Does It Target?
Students at UNILORIN Academic and administrative staff The NUC Federal Ministry of Education
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Provide quality university education in north-central Nigeria with strong medicine, social sciences, and engineering programmes.
Key Features
University Establishment: Creates UNILORIN as a federal university. Medical School: UNILORIN has a renowned College of Medicine affiliated with the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital. Research: Strong research profile in social sciences and STEM. Governance: Standard federal university governance framework.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active — UNILORIN fully operational Coverage: Kwara State; national intake Beneficiaries: University students; north-central Nigeria Funding: Federal Government; IGR
How to Access
Apply through JAMB UTME Meet minimum requirements Register upon admission Application method: Apply through JAMB at https://www.jamb.gov.ng
Official Resources
Website: https://www.unilorin.edu.ng Contact: University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates under the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, the National Universities Commission Act Cap N81 LFN 2004, the Education (National Minimum Standards and Establishment of Institutions) Act, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act.