Kings University is a private university in Nigeria, founded in 2015 and located in the Odeomu area of Osun State.[1] The university was established by the Kingsway International Christian Centre, a church-owned by Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo who also happens to be the Chancellor of Kings University.[2]
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 2015 |
| Chancellor | Matthew Ashimolowo |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Adenike Kuku |
| Location | , , Nigeria 7°33′53″N 4°24′27″E / 7.5647529°N 4.4075556°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | kingsuniversity |
Academic divisions edit
From the establishment of Kings University in 2015, the university only had one faculty, but as of 2021, the university has now grown up to 3 faculties to their name. There are [3]
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Management and Social Science
- Faculty of Science
Vice chancellors edit
The current Vice-Chancellor of Kings University is Professor Adenike Kuku, a Professor of Biochemistry, who assumed office in January 2021 following a successful 'acting position', while she was the acting Vice-Chancellor the previous year.[6]
Achievement edit
In December 2021, Kings University was ranked 31st best University in Nigeria, Kings University was also ranked 16th best amongst 99 private Universities in Nigeria.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Kings University | Ranking & Review". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
- ^ "Focus on Providing Solutions, Kings Varsity Chancellor Tells Students". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-06-15. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
- ^ ".:| Kings University - PART-TIME PROGRAMME || Home |:". portal.kingsuniversity.edu.ng. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
- ^ "Challenges in education sector are man-made —VC, Kings University". Tribune Online. 2019-03-21. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
- ^ "Kings University confirms Professor Adenike Kuku as Vice-Chancellor". Vanguard News. 2021-01-20. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
- ^ "Kings University confirms Professor Adenike Kuku as Vice-Chancellor". Vanguard News. 2021-01-20. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
- ^ "NUC ranks King's University 31st overall best in Nigeria". Tribune Online. 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
