Achievers University

{{Infobox university

|name = Achievers University

| image =

|caption = Achievers crest

|motto = "Knowledge, Integrity and Leadership".

|established = {{start date and age|2007}}

|chancellor = Yakubu Dogara, 14th Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria

|vice_chancellor = Prof. Omolola Irinoye

|chairman = Bode Ayorinde

|city = Owo

|state = Ondo

|country = Nigeria

|website = {{URL|www.achievers.edu.ng}}

|coor = {{coord|7.174188|5.583249|type:edu|display=inline,title}}

|campus = Urban

}}

Achievers University is in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria.

The university is a private-sector initiative, established in 2007 and accredited by the National Universities Commission. It is located on land in the Idasen community of Owo, consisting of Ulale 1, Ulale 11, Ulema, Ijegunma, Isijogun and Amurin Elegba (formerly Amurin, Ogain).http://icaci.org/documents/ICC_proceedings/ICC2005/htm/pdf/oral/TEMA2/Session%201/DR.%20M.E.%20UFUAH%202.pdf Idasen community

The university sprang from the Achievers Group of Education and Training Organization, located in Ibadan Oyo State of Nigeria owned and run by Hon (Dr.) Bode Ayorinde. Currently, the university is owned by Hon (Dr.) Bode Ayorinde and other notable personalities such as; Chief (Mrs.) Toyin Olakunri, Senator T. O. Olupitan, Senator Kolawole (Late) among 90 shareholders. The university commenced academic activities during the 2007–2008 academic session and has since then graduated 10 sets of students as at 2021.{{cite news | url=https://www.achievers.edu.ng/notice-of-10th-convocation-ceremonies/ | title=10TH CONVOCATION CEREMONIES | work=www.achievers.edu.ng | date=February 11, 2021}}

Ranking

In the Nigerian National University Commission annual university rankings for 2013, it was rated 53rd.{{cite news|title=NUC names University of Ibadan number 1 in Nigeria – See list of top 100|url=http://dailypost.ng/2013/04/22/nuc-names-university-of-ibadan-number-1-in-nigeria-see-list-of-top-100/|work=Daily Post|date=February 11, 2021}}

In 2019, achievers university is ranked 98th out of 157 private university in Nigeria.{{Cite web |date=2019-11-21 |title=Achievers University, Owo [Ranking 2024 + Acceptance Rate] |url=https://edurank.org/uni/achievers-university-owo/ |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=EduRank.org - Discover university rankings by location |language=en}}

The university offers pre-and bachelor's degree programs in courses spanning arts, business, and social sciences, as well as science and technology.{{Cite web |title=Achievers University {{!}} School Fees, Courses & Admission info |url=https://universitycompass.com/africa/Nigeria/universities/achievers-university.php |access-date=2022-10-15 |website=universitycompass.com}}

In July 2012, it was one of the seven private universities in Nigeria to have its operating license suspended as part of a clampdown on private institutions offering unapproved or low-quality courses and substandard facilities.{{cite news |last1=Odeh |first1=Onche |author2=Innocent Oweh |title=Real reasons NUC suspended licenses of seven private varsities |work=Daily Independent (Nigeria) |url=http://dailyindependentnig.com/2012/07/real-reasons-nuc-suspended-licences-of-seven-private-varsities/ |url-status=usurped |access-date=5 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011002808/http://dailyindependentnig.com/2012/07/real-reasons-nuc-suspended-licences-of-seven-private-varsities/ |archive-date=11 October 2013}}{{cite news |date=Jul 5, 2012 |title=NUC Suspends Operational Licenses Of Seven Private Universities |work=Nigerian Magazine |url=http://www.nigerianmagazine.com/1535/nuc-suspends-operational-licences-of-seven-private-universities/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221012330/http://www.nigerianmagazine.com/1535/nuc-suspends-operational-licences-of-seven-private-universities/ |archive-date=2014-02-21}} The license was restored on July 17, 2012, following an inspection by the National Universities Commission.{{cite news |date=2012-08-14 |title=NUC conducts forensic survey on Achievers University |work=News24 Nigeria |url=http://m.news24.com/nigeria/National/News/NUC-conducts-forensic-survey-on-Achievers-University-20120814}}

Library

The library is situated in the main building, it helps to promote reading culture, facilitate teaching and academic research.{{Cite web |title=Library – Achievers University |url=https://achievers.edu.ng/academics/library/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |language=en-US}}

= Lending policy =

For staff: Four books for the duration of four weeks.

For Students: Two books for the duration of two weeks

= Library Hours =

Mondays: Fridays: 8:00am–7:00pm
Saturdays: 12:00pm–4:00pm
Sundays: 12:00pm–4:00pm
Public Holidays: 12:00pm–4:00pm
Vacations: 8:00am–5:00pm

Courses offered

Courses approved by the National University Commission include:{{Cite web |last=Scholars |first=Nigerian |date=2018-03-24 |title=List of Courses Offered at Achievers University Owo |url=https://nigerianscholars.com/school-news/list-of-courses-offered-at-achievers-university-owo/ |access-date=2022-10-17 |website=Nigerian Scholars |language=en-US}} The National universities commission (NUC),{{Cite web |title=National Universities Commission {{!}} |url=https://www.nuc.edu.ng/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |language=en-CA}} Approved the running of new medical course in the university. The newly approved courses are; pharmacy, medicine and aviation program.{{Cite web |last=Gbadamosi |first=Hakeem |date=2022-12-05 |title=Achievers University introduces Aviation Programme, Medicine |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/achievers-university-introduces-aviation-programme-medicine/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}

College of Basic Health Science (COBHS)

B.Sc. Human Anatomy
B.Sc. Human Physiology
B.Sc. Public Health
B.MLS Medical Laboratory Science
B.NSc. Nursing Science
Pharm. D. Pharmacy
MBBS, Medicine
Dr.Physiotherapy.

College of Engineering and Technology (COET)

B.Eng. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
B.Eng. Computer Engineering
B.Eng. Telecommunications Engineering
B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering
B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering

College of Law (COL)

LL.B. – Bachelor of Laws

College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CONAS)

B.Sc. Microbiology
B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
B.Sc. Biochemistry
B.Sc. Computer Science
B.Sc. Geology
B.Sc. Plant Science & Biotechnology

College of Social and Management Science (COSMAS)

B.Sc. Accounting
B.Sc. Business Administration
B.Sc. Economics
B.Sc. Political Science
B.Sc. International Relations (including a three-month French language programme abroad)
B.Sc. Public Administration
B.Sc. Sociology
B.Sc. Criminology & Security Studies
History

Matriculation

Achievers University Owo matriculates 1133 newly admitted students on 31 January 2025. The vice chancellor of the university Prof. Omolola Orinoye addressed the newly admitted students in the 18th matriculation ceremony in the school.{{Cite web |last=Nwafor |date=2025-02-06 |title=shun-cultism-drug-abuse-achievers-varsity-vc-warns-new-students |url=https://punchng.com/shun-cultism-drug-abuse-achievers-varsity-vc-warns-new-students// |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=Punch News |language=en-GB}}