Chrisland University

Chrisland University
Other name
CLU
MottoIntellectual Radiance
TypePrivate
Established2015
ChancellorW. A. Awosika
Vice-ChancellorProf. Oyedunni Arulogun
Location, ,
Nigeria

7°08′23″N 3°24′12″E / 7.1397°N 3.4032°E / 7.1397; 3.4032
CampusPrivate University, Urban
Websitewww.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng/Site/
Location in Nigeria

Chrisland University is located in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. It was founded in 2015 and is accredited by the National Universities Commission.[1][2][3]

History

On September 17, 2015, the Federal Republic of Nigeria's National Universities Commission granted the institution a full operational license to function as a private institution in Nigeria beginning in 2019.[4]

Prof. Mrs. Chinedum Peace Babalola was appointed as the first Vice-Chancellor of the institution in November 2017.[5]

On 1 November 2024,  the Governing Council of Chrisland University appointed Prof. Oyedunni Arulogun as the second substantive Vice-Chancellor and the second female VC of the university.[6][7]

Colleges and Courses

Management and Social Sciences

Natural and Applied Sciences

  • Computer Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Physics with electronics
  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • cybersecurity
  • Industrial chemistry
  • Statistics
  • Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
  • Industrial mathematics

College of Basic Medical Sciences

  • Nursing
  • Physiotherapy
  • Public Health
  • Medical Laboratory Science

College of Law

Law

References

  1. ^ "Nigeria's 59 private universities …locations, Vice Chancellors names, websites, dates of establishment". Kukogho Iruesiri Samson. pulse.ng. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  2. ^ "Private Universities". National Universities Commission. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  3. ^ "FG gives licences to 9 new private universities". LAIDE AKINBOADE-ORIERE. Vanguard (Nigeria). 5 March 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  4. ^ "Chrisland University". chrislanduniversity.edu.ng. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  5. ^ Administrator. "Our History". Chrisland University. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
  6. ^ "APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSOR OYEDUNNI S. ARULOGUN AS THE VICE CHANCELLOR, CHRISLAND UNIVERSITY, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE". www.com.ui.edu.ng. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  7. ^ John, Anita (2024-11-02). "Chrisland University Appoints Prof. Arulogun As Second Substantive Vice-Chancellor". Retrieved 2024-11-02.