Chrisland University

Chrisland University is located in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. It was founded in 2015 and is accredited by the National Universities Commission.

History

On September 17, 2015, the Federal Republic of Nigeria's National Universities Commission granted the institution a full operational license to function as a private institution in Nigeria beginning in 2019.

Prof. Mrs. Chinedum Peace Babalola was appointed as the first Vice-Chancellor of the institution in November 2017.

On 1 November 2024,  the Governing Council of Chrisland University appointed Prof. Oyedunni Arulogun as the second substantive Vice-Chancellor. She became the second female Vice Chancellor of the university.

Colleges and Courses

Management and Social Sciences

• English
• Mass Communication
• Economics
• Business Administration
• Accounting
• International Relations and Diplomacy
• Criminology and Security Studies
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Banking & Finance

Natural and Applied Sciences

• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Physics with electronics
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• cyber-security
• Industrial chemistry
• Statistics
• Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
• Industrial mathematics

College of Basic Medical Sciences

• Nursing
• Physiotherapy
• Public Health
• Medical Laboratory Science

College of Law

• Law

Administration and governance

Chrisland University is a private university located in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. It was founded in 2015 and is accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The governance structure includes a Chancellor, Governing Council, and principal officers responsible for overall academic and administrative direction.

Chancellor / Founder

• Dr Winifred Awosika – Chancellor and Chair of the Board of Trustees, overseeing the strategic vision and ceremonial leadership of the university.

Vice-Chancellors

Principal Officers

• The university council also includes representatives from the National Universities Commission (NUC), host community, and other stakeholders.

Convocation

Chrisland University holds convocation ceremonies to confer degrees on graduating students and celebrate academic achievements.

Rankings

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

• #133 in Nigeria
• #760 in Africa
• #12,450 in the world

EduRank evaluates universities based on research performance, online prominence, and alumni impact.

Campus life and community involvement

Chrisland University’s campus in Abeokuta includes facilities for academic activities, research laboratories, and recreational spaces designed to support holistic student development. Students have achieved notable professional examination successes, including 100% pass rates in Nursing and Medical Laboratory Science professional qualifying exams, enhancing the university’s reputation in health sciences education.

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