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Bowen University

Bowen University is a private Baptist Christian Nigerian university located at Iwo in Osun State, Nigeria. It is affiliated with the Nigerian Baptist Convention.

History

The university was founded on 17 July 2001 by the Nigerian Baptist Convention in the old 1,300-acre (6&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) campus of the Baptist College.

The Federal Government of Nigeria approved the establishment of the university, and it was subsequently licensed to operate by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

A Provisional Governing Council was inaugurated on 22 August 2001, with Professor J.T. Okedara as Vice Chancellor and Mr E. A. Lawale as Registrar. Academic activity started on 4 November 2002, with 506 students admitted into the Faculties of Agriculture, Science, Science Education, and Social and Management Sciences.

In 2009, the NUC approved degree programmes in Medicine (MBBS), Anatomy (B.Sc) and Physiology (B.Sc) into the university and in 2011, Bowen University received approvals to begin the Faculty of Humanities and Faculty of Law. In 2017, the University had about 5,000 students. In 2018, the university launched a radio station which was managed and operated by their Mass Communications Department.

Last matriculation : Bowen last matriculation ceremony was held in 30th, September 2025

Faculties and courses offered in Bowen Univewaslheld

  • e
  • l Sciences (COMSS)
  • Clege of Law (COLAW)
  • College of Health Siences (COHES)
  • College of Liberal Studies (COLBS)
  • College of Computing and Communication Studies (COCCS)
  • College of Environmental Sciences (COEVS)

College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (COAES)

  • B.Sc. Microbiology
  • B.Sc. Pure and Applied Biology
  • B.Sc. Biochemistry
  • B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
  • B.Sc. Mathematics
  • B.Sc. Statistics
  • B.Sc. Physics
  • Bachelor of Agriculture (B.Agric.)
  • B.Sc. Food Science and Technology
  • B.Eng. Electrical/Electronics Engineering
  • B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering
  • B. Agric. Extension and Social Engineering (SAFE)

College of Management and Social Sciences (COMSS)

  • B.Sc. Accounting
  • B.Sc. Banking and Finance
  • B.Sc. Business Administration
  • B.Sc. Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
  • B.Sc. Economics
  • B.Sc. Sociology
  • B.Sc. Political Science
  • B.Sc. International Relations
  • B.Sc. Political and Law

College of Law (COLAW)

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

College of Liberal Studies (COLBS)

  • B.A. Music
  • B.A. Theatre Arts
  • B.A. English
  • B.A. History and International Studies
  • B.A. Religious Studies

Administration

Bowen University is a private Christian university located in Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria. It was established in 2001 by the Nigerian Baptist Convention and is governed through a structure of a Chancellor, Governing Council, Vice-Chancellor, and principal officers responsible for academic and administrative leadership.

Chancellor / Pro-Chancellor

  • Dr. Israel Oludotun Raji – Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council (2021–present). The Chancellor serves as ceremonial head of the university.

Vice-Chancellors

Principal Officers

Convocation

Bowen University holds convocation ceremonies to confer degrees, awards, and honours upon graduating students.

Rankings

According to the 2025 EduRank university rankings, Bowen University is ranked:

  • 75th in Nigeria
  • 489th in Africa
  • 9,647th in the world

EduRank assesses universities based on academic research output, online prominence, and notable achievements of alumni.

Affiliations and partnerships

Bowen University is accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria, ensuring its academic programmes meet national standards.

The university has collaborations with academic, community and industry partners aimed at enhancing research, student exchange, and practical skills training. These include partnerships with professional bodies and local organisations to support curriculum development and leadership training.

Campus life and community involvement

Bowen University’s campus in Iwo includes academic buildings, residential hostels, libraries, and recreational facilities designed to support student learning and holistic education. The institution also engages in community service, health outreaches, and educational empowerment programmes for surrounding communities.

Notable people

Alumni of the college include:

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References

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