# Achievers University

Achievers University is in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria.
The university is a private-sector initiative, established in 2007 and accredited by the National Universities Commission. It is located on land in the Idasen community of Owo, consisting of Ulale 1, Ulale 11, Ulema, Ijegunma, Isijogun and Amurin Elegba (formerly Amurin, Ogain).
The university sprang from the Achievers Group of Education and Training Organization, located in Ibadan Oyo State of Nigeria owned and run by Hon (Dr.) Bode Ayorinde. Currently, the university is owned by Hon (Dr.) Bode Ayorinde and other notable personalities such as; Chief (Mrs.) Toyin Olakunri, Senator T. O. Olupitan, Senator Kolawole (Late) among 90 shareholders. The university commenced academic activities during the 2007–2008 academic session and has since then graduated 10 sets of students as at 2021.

## Ranking

In the Nigerian National University Commission annual university rankings for 2013, it was rated 53rd.
In 2019, achievers university is ranked 98th out of 157 private university in Nigeria.
The university offers pre-and bachelor's degree programs in courses spanning arts, business, and social sciences, as well as science and technology.
In July 2012, it was one of the seven private universities in Nigeria to have its operating license suspended as part of a clampdown on private institutions offering unapproved or low-quality courses and substandard facilities. The license was restored on July 17, 2012, following an inspection by the National Universities Commission.

## Library

The library is situated in the main building, it helps to promote reading culture, facilitate teaching and academic research.

### Lending policy

For staff: Four books for the duration of four weeks.
For Students: Two books for the duration of two weeks

### Library Hours

* Mondays: Fridays: 8:00am–7:00pm
* Saturdays: 12:00pm–4:00pm
* Sundays: 12:00pm–4:00pm
* Public Holidays: 12:00pm–4:00pm
* Vacations: 8:00am–5:00pm

## Courses offered

Courses approved by the National University Commission include: The National universities commission (NUC), Approved the running of new medical course in the university. The newly approved courses are; pharmacy, medicine and aviation program.

## College of Basic Health Science (COBHS)

* B.Sc. Human Anatomy
* B.Sc. Human Physiology
* B.Sc. Public Health
* B.MLS Medical Laboratory Science
* B.NSc. Nursing Science
* Pharm. D. Pharmacy
* MBBS, Medicine
* Dr.Physiotherapy.

## College of Engineering and Technology (COET)

* B.Eng. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
* B.Eng. Computer Engineering
* B.Eng. Telecommunications Engineering
* B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering
* B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering

## College of Law (COL)

* LL.B. – Bachelor of Laws

## College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CONAS)

* B.Sc. Microbiology
* B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
* B.Sc. Biochemistry
* B.Sc. Computer Science
* B.Sc. Geology
* B.Sc. Plant Science & Biotechnology

## College of Social and Management Science (COSMAS)

* B.Sc. Accounting
* B.Sc. Business Administration
* B.Sc. Economics
* B.Sc. Political Science
* B.Sc. International Relations (including a three-month French language programme abroad)
* B.Sc. Public Administration
* B.Sc. Sociology
* B.Sc. Criminology & Security Studies
* History

## Matriculation

Achievers University Owo matriculates 1133 newly admitted students on 31 January 2025. The vice chancellor of the university Prof. Omolola Orinoye addressed the newly admitted students in the 18th matriculation ceremony in the school.