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University of Ilorin

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Ilorin, Nigeria
1201–1500th in World University Rankings 2025
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The University of Ilorin was founded in 1975 and is based in Ilorin, the state capital of Kwara State in Western Nigeria.

Subjects on offer include: agriculture, clinical sciences, medical sciences, law, education, engineering and technology, physical sciences, arts, pharmaceutical science, social sciences, veterinary medicine and management sciences.

There are dormitories on site so students can live close to the campus hub. There’s also a comprehensive library, computer services and information technology labs, bookshop, bakery, printing press, heath centre, shopping complex, post office and banking facilities. There’s also a new multipurpose auditorium to house events throughout the year.

The univeristy has established relationships with universities around the world, carrying out academic exchanges, scientific research cooperation and the opportunity for students to study abroad. The university welcomes students to its campus and continues to strengthen ties with other higher education institutions in Nigeria and other parts of the African continent.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Ilorin

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
48 F : 52 M (1)
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International student percentage
0% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
36.3 (1)
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Student total
48837 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at the University of Ilorin

See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Ilorin

Social Sciences601–800th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Physical Sciences601–800th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Life Sciences801–1000th

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences

Engineering801–1000th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Clinical and Health801–1000th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health