Kwara State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3412 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #80 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #14 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #2 of 4 | In Ilorin |
| #1172 of 1,187 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- kwasusite.kwasu.edu.ng
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 26%*
* 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 2,071 scientific papers with 8,226 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Medicine, Ecology, Organic Chemistry, and Geography and Cartography.
Kwara State University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 | 22 | 0 |
| 2013 | 27 | 22 |
| 2014 | 68 | 31 |
| 2015 | 85 | 59 |
| 2016 | 87 | 132 |
| 2017 | 128 | 202 |
| 2018 | 161 | 283 |
| 2019 | 173 | 392 |
| 2020 | 300 | 823 |
| 2021 | 334 | 1428 |
| 2022 | 322 | 2025 |
| 2023 | 335 | 2576 |
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 |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Animal Husbandry, Arabic, Biology, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Christian Religious Studies, Computer Science, Crop Production, Development Studies, Economics, English, Finance, Geology, Islamic Studies, Literature, Management, Microbiology, Physics, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Accountancy, Arabic, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, English, Finance, Geology, Health Sciences, Islamic Studies, Literature, Management, Microbiology, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Zoology |
Notable alumni
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David Oyedepo
- Occupations
- pastoracademicarchitect
- 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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John Olatunde Ayeni
- Years
- 1967-.. (age 57)
- 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 : Community Development | Development Studies |
|---|---|
| Centre : Ecological and Environmental Research, Management and Studies | Environmental Studies, Health Sciences |
| Centre : Entrepreneurship | Management |
| Centre : Innovation and International Studies | International Studies |
| Centre : Innovation in Teaching and Research | Chinese, Literature, Spanish |
| College : Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Crop Production, Fishery, Veterinary Science |
| College : Education | Business Education, Education, Health Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Special Education, Teacher Training |
| College : Engineering and Technology | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology |
| College : Humanities, Management and Social Sciences | Accountancy, African Languages, Applied Linguistics, Arabic, Arts and Humanities, Banking, Business Administration, Christian Religious Studies, Economics, English, Finance, Hotel and Restaurant, Islamic Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Social Sciences, Tourism |
| College : Information and Communication Technology | Computer Science, Information Technology, Library Science, Mass Communication |
| College : Pure and Applied Sciences | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Industrial Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Microbiology, Mineralogy, Physics, Statistics |
| School : Business and Governance | Accountancy, Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Political Sciences, Public Administration |
General information
| Alternative names | KWASU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Motto | Skills and Integrity |
Location and contacts
| Address | PMB 1530 Ilorin, Kwara State Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 848,000 |