Kwara State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3225 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #74 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #13 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #2 of 4 | In Ilorin |
| #1573 of 1,849 | For Public Policy / Administration |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- kwasusite.kwasu.edu.ng
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 25%*
* Kwara State University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
Research profile
Kwara State University has published 3,015 scientific papers with 18,886 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Ecology, Organic Chemistry, and Computer Science.
Kwara State University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 | 7 |
| 2012 | 25 | 5 |
| 2013 | 44 | 44 |
| 2014 | 97 | 54 |
| 2015 | 117 | 123 |
| 2016 | 119 | 246 |
| 2017 | 168 | 386 |
| 2018 | 201 | 518 |
| 2019 | 237 | 752 |
| 2020 | 393 | 1450 |
| 2021 | 381 | 2615 |
| 2022 | 404 | 3226 |
| 2023 | 435 | 4265 |
| 2024 | 359 | 4928 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Kwara State University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Arabic, Business Administration, Business Education, Christian Religious Studies, Civil Engineering, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Economics, Educational Administration, Electrical Engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Engineering, Film, Finance, Fine Arts, Food Science, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, French, Health Education, History, Hotel and Restaurant, Humanities and Social Science Education, Islamic Studies, Law, Linguistics, Materials Engineering, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Native Language Education, Peace and Disarmament, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Plant and Crop Protection, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Public Administration, Religious Education, Science Education, Taxation, Tourism, Yoruba |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Business Education, Management, Natural Sciences |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Arabic, Business Administration, Business Education, Christian Religious Studies, Crop Production, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, English, Entrepreneurship, Farm Management, Finance, French, History, Hotel and Restaurant, International Relations and Diplomacy, Islamic Studies, Linguistics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Public Administration, Rural Planning, Tourism |
| Master of Philosophy | Accountancy, Arabic, Business Administration, Christian Religious Studies, Economics, English, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Islamic Studies, Linguistics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Political Sciences |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Arabic, Business Administration, Business Education, Christian Religious Studies, Crop Production, Economics, English, Entrepreneurship, Farm Management, Finance, Islamic Studies, Literature, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Rural Planning |
Notable alumni
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David Oyedepo
- Occupations
- pastorarchitectacademic
- Biography
-
David Olaniyi Oyedepo is a Nigerian preacher, the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, and Presiding Bishop of the Faith Tabernacle in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. The church is also known as Winners' Chapel International.
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Taaooma
- Occupations
- influencercontent creatorcinematographercomedian
- Biography
-
Maryam Apaokagi, known professionally as Taaooma, is a Nigerian comedian, content creator, cinematographer, and social media influencer. She currently serves as the CEO, and founder of Chop Tao, a food company, and directs for The Greenade Company, a cinematography firm. She is known for playing multiple roles in her skits.
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John Olatunde Ayeni
- Years
- 1967-.. (age 58)
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
John Olatunde Ayeni is a Nigerian lawyer, investor and business magnate. He holds board positions on companies throughout Nigeria.
Kwara State University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Ecological and Environmental Research, Management and Studies (CEERMS) | Environmental Studies, Health Sciences |
|---|---|
| Centre : Entrepreneurship | Management |
| Centre : Innovation and International Studies | International Studies |
| Centre : Innovation in Teaching and Research | Chinese, Literature, Spanish |
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Crop Production, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology |
| Faculty : Arts | Arabic, English, Film, Fine Arts, French, Heritage Preservation, History, Linguistics, Performing Arts, Religion |
| Faculty : Basic Health Sciences | Health Sciences |
| Faculty : Education | Art Education, Business Education, Educational Administration, Health Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Special Education |
| Faculty : Engineering and Technology | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Information and Communication Technology | Computer Science, Information Sciences, Library Science, Mass Communication |
| Faculty : Law | Commercial Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Management and Social Sciences | Business Administration, Finance, Social Sciences, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Faculty : Pure and Applied Sciences | Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Geology, Industrial Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Microbiology, Mineralogy, Physics, Statistics, Zoology |
| Institute : Asian Studies | Asian Studies |
| Institute : Education | Education |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Political Sciences, Public Administration |
General information
| Alternative names | KWASU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Accreditation | National Universities Commission (NUC) |
| Motto | Skills and Integrity |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.M.B 1530 Ilorin, 23431 Malete, Kwara State Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 848,000 |