Obafemi Awolowo University

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife is one of three Universities established in Nigeria between 1961 and 1962 as a result of the report submitted to the Federal Government in September, 1960, by a Commission it appointed in April 1959 under the Chairmanship of Sir Eric Ashby, Master of Clare College, to survey the needs of post-secondary and higher education in Nigeria over the next twenty years. 

In 1992, the University established a collegiate system with five Colleges. The system did not function effectively and was abandoned after two years. However, the Postgraduate College and the College of Health Sciences were retained. The College of Health Sciences now comprises of the Faculties of Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences and Dentistry. 

Throughout its history, OAU has pursued a strong commitment to the highest level of scientific research and teaching. The high level scientific work and researchers give a strong foundation for all technical education.Research at OAU covers a broad spectrum of the main fields of technology. OAU hosts a community of about 5,000 staff and over 26,000 students, and Research at OAU is conducted in a number of different ways, through individual Faculties and University Research Centres.