University of Ilorin
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About University of Ilorin
According to Wikipedia, University of Ilorin, also known as Unilorin, is a federal government-owned university in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. It was established by a decree of the federal military government in August, 1975. The establishment aimed to implement one of the educational directives of the Third National Development Plan, which was aimed at providing more opportunities for Nigerians aspiring to acquire university education and to generate high-level manpower, which is vital for the rapidly expanding economy. Compared to other higher institutions of learning in the country, the institution has one of the largest land areas, covering approximately 15,000 hectares of land. It is reported by Joint Admission Matriculation Board to be the most sought-after Nigerian university in 2021. And again in 2023, it was announced by the JAMB Head, Professor Ishaq Oloyede to be the sought-after University, for the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations , making it for the 10th consecutive year.
What Is University of Ilorin Known For?
University of Ilorin is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Business
- Biology
- Medical
- Political Science
- Engineering
- Communications
- Law
- Religious Studies
- Literature
- Chemistry
- History
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
- Physics
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Criminal Justice
- Social Work
- Anthropology
University of Ilorin's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Ilorin's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Ilorin ranks #3134 worldwide for influence in Education.
University of Ilorin ranks #4273 worldwide for influence in Business.
University of Ilorin ranks #2210 worldwide for influence in Biology.
University of Ilorin ranks #3378 worldwide for influence in Medical.
University of Ilorin ranks #3540 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
University of Ilorin ranks #3959 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
University of Ilorin ranks #4660 worldwide for influence in Communications.
University of Ilorin ranks #3617 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of Ilorin ranks #3664 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
University of Ilorin ranks #4197 worldwide for influence in Literature.
University of Ilorin ranks #2304 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
University of Ilorin ranks #6345 worldwide for influence in History.
University of Ilorin ranks #5277 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
University of Ilorin ranks #3741 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
University of Ilorin ranks #3407 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
University of Ilorin ranks #5054 worldwide for influence in Economics.
University of Ilorin ranks #3603 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
University of Ilorin ranks #4389 worldwide for influence in Physics.
University of Ilorin ranks #4809 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesUniversity of Ilorin ranks #6708 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
University of Ilorin ranks #4342 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
University of Ilorin ranks #3182 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
University of Ilorin ranks #3963 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Who Are University of Ilorin's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Ilorin's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, and Education. Here are some of University of Ilorin's most famous alumni:
- Pius Adesanmi
- A Nigerian-Canadian professor .
- Ezekiel Adebiyi
- A Nigerian bioinformatician.
- Nurudeen Oladapo Alao
- A Nigerian academic.
- Musibau Adewunmi Akanji
- A Nigerian biochemist.
- Akin Odebunmi
- A Nigerian professor of pragmatics .
- Oluwole Babafemi Familoni
- A Nigerian organic chemist.
- Adekunle Adeyeye
- A Nigerian academic and university administrator.
- Stella Ifeanyi Smith
- A Nigerian molecular biologist and biotechnologist.
- Mahfouz Adedimeji
- A Pioneer Vice Chancellor of Ahman Pategi University.
