The Adeleke University is a privately-owned institution located in Ede, a town in Osun State, southwestern Nigeria. It was established by Chief Adedeji Adeleke in the year 2011 through the Springtime Development Foundation (SDF), a philanthropic, non-profit organization established by Chief Adedeji to assist less privileged students in obtaining quality higher education. The school motto was known to be "Education, Excellence and Character"
As a faith-based institution of higher learning, it is closely aligned with (but not owned and/or operated by) the Seventh-day Adventist Church and its philosophy of Christian Education. As such, it is part of the Seventh-day Adventist Education System, the world's second largest Christian school system.
Adeleke University, a private faith-based institution in Ede, Osun State, Nigeria, is governed by a leadership structure that includes a Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council, President/Vice-Chancellor, and other principal officers responsible for academic and administrative management.
Adeleke University offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through several faculties and academic departments. The courses are accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria.
Adeleke University also offers postgraduate degrees (MasterâÂÂs and Ph.D.) and Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD) in selected disciplines across science, social sciences, and humanities.
Adeleke University holds annual convocation ceremonies for the award of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, diplomas, and prizes to graduating students.
The library has a collection of online and offline resources which support teaching, learning and research needs.
It offers a wide range of services which include:
The Circulation Department provides services that include registration of new users and charging and discharging of books.
The Serial Department is in charge of the serial services and oversees the serial publications such as journals, magazines, newspapers, thesis and other periodicals.
The Reference Department attends to reference questions through telephone and written reference requests.
The E-services provide equipment and facilities for students to study, work and conduct research. The sitting capacity can accommodate about 180 persons.
According to the 2025 EduRank university rankings, Adeleke University is ranked:
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Adeleke University maintains academic and institutional collaborations with national and international organisations to promote research, academic exchange, and professional development.
The university is accredited and regulated by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria.
Adeleke University has also entered into partnerships with professional bodies and international institutions to enhance curriculum development, research cooperation, and staff and student exchange programmes.
The university collaborates with industry stakeholders and faith-based organisations consistent with its Seventh-day Adventist heritage to support community service, leadership training, and value-based education.