Redeemer's University is a private university in Ede, Osun State, Nigeria. Established in 2005, it is owned by the Redeemed Christian Church of God and situated off the Ibadan-Osogbo Road.
The university was founded by the Redeemed Christian Church of God in 2005. Headed by the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, a PhD holder in applied mathematics.
The Federal Government of Nigeria granted an operating license to Redeemer's University on 7 January 2005. In order to realize its dream, the Redeemed Christian Church of God, the proprietors of the university, initially acquired a large expanse of land in Ede, Osun state, having obtained the Certificate of Statutory Right of Occupancy in 1997. The site of the university covers an area of about .
The university took off at the temporary site in the Redemption Camp on 11 October 2005 with 478 students admitted into three colleges. On 1 February 2006, 473 students matriculated into the colleges to pursue bachelor's degrees in various programmes and the university has produced 13 sets of graduates.
Below is the list of vice-chancellors, from inception:
Redeemer's University provides on-campus accommodations for its students. It offers rooms designed to accommodate three students.
Undergraduate students at the University reside in the halls of residence, located on campus. The hall of residence is divided into two: Queen Esther Hall for female students and Prophet Moses Hall for male students.
Redeemer's University operates a collegiate academic structure comprising several faculties that offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the sciences, humanities, engineering, and social sciences. Academic programmes at the university are accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC), the regulatory body responsible for university education in Nigeria.
The Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences provides foundational training in medical and health-related disciplines. Programmes offered in the faculty include Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Medical Laboratory Science, and related biomedical sciences. The faculty supports research activities in public health, infectious diseases, and biomedical science.
The Faculty of Natural Sciences offers programmes designed to provide strong theoretical and practical foundations in the physical and biological sciences. Departments within the faculty include Biochemistry, Microbiology, Industrial Chemistry, Physics with Electronics, and Mathematics. The faculty also collaborates with research institutes of the university in areas such as genomics, infectious disease research, and environmental science.
The Faculty of Humanities offers programmes that focus on language, literature, culture, and communication. Courses offered include English and Literary Studies, History and International Studies, and Religious Studies. The faculty aims to develop critical thinking, communication skills, and an understanding of cultural and historical contexts.
The Faculty of Management Sciences provides professional training in business and management disciplines. Programmes include Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, and Actuarial Science. The faculty emphasises entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, and managerial competence in preparing students for careers in the business sector.
The Faculty of Social Sciences focuses on the study of human behaviour, governance, and societal development. Departments include Economics, Political Science, Psychology, and Mass Communication. The faculty also conducts research related to governance, public policy, media studies, and socio-economic development.
The Faculty of Built Environment offers programmes related to urban planning, architecture, and environmental management. The faculty focuses on sustainable development, urban design, and environmental planning in response to growing urbanisation challenges.
The Faculty of Engineering provides training in modern engineering disciplines with emphasis on innovation and technology development. Programmes offered include Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The faculty aims to develop engineers capable of contributing to technological advancement and industrial development.
In 2013, the university won a World Bank Grant to fund the establishment of the African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID). To win the grant, Redeemer's University entered a competition with 15 prestigious universities selected from West and Central Africa and after a rigorous exercise and based on the quality of work exhibited in her proposal, the university was awarded the grant which gave birth to the centre.
It is a World Bank funded collaborative research center. The partners are West African academic and medical institutions (Redeemer's University, University of Ibadan, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital in Nigeria, University of Sierra Leone, Kenema Government Hospital in Sierra Leone and Universite Cheik Anta-Diop de Dakar). ACEGID has a mandate to build capacity in the field of genomics in young African scientists and identify and characterize pathogens of unknown origin using microbial metagenomics. Ultimately, the project aims to translate the research outcome into products that can be deployed to the field to contribute to the control, management and elimination of infectious diseases in the African continent.
The university runs both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Undergraduate programmes started at inception in 2005 with three colleges. They were the College of Natural Sciences, College of Management and Social Sciences and College of Humanities.
In the 2012âÂÂ2013 academic year, the university admitted its first set of M.A., M.Sc., and PhD. students. So far, the university has produced 12 sets of graduates as of November 2020.
In the 2019/2020 Academic Session, the university changed from the Collegiate system to the Faculty system. Also in that academic year, the university added two new Faculties, namely the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Environmental Sciences. Earlier in 2017/2018, the university commenced the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences.
Redeemer's University has been recognised in several national and international academic rankings.
According to the 2025 EduRank university rankings, Redeemer's University was ranked:
In the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, the university ranked among the leading institutions in Nigeria and emerged **first in Africa for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 â Clean Water and Sanitation**. The university also ranked highly in SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) due to its research contributions in public health and genomics.
In the AD Scientific Index ranking of Nigerian private universities, Redeemer's University was ranked **first among private universities in Nigeria** based on scientific research performance.
Redeemer's University maintains partnerships with several academic institutions, research organisations, and development agencies aimed at strengthening research, innovation, and academic exchange.
The university collaborates with local and international research institutions in areas such as genomics, environmental science, public health, and sustainable development. These collaborations support research initiatives addressing global challenges including climate change, infectious diseases, and water resource management.
Through its research centres, particularly the Institute of Genomics and Global Health and the African Centre of Excellence for Water and Environmental Science Research, the university works with governmental organisations, non-governmental organisations, and industry partners to advance scientific research and capacity building in Africa.
The university has in recent times been on the receiving end of favorable rankings by various reputable, independent and international bodies, foremost of which includes the Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan university rankings 2023 which saw the university ranking as the 35th best university in Sub-Saharan Africa and the 5th best university in Nigeria. In 2021, the Nigerian University System Rankings placed Redeemer's University as the second best university in Nigeria and the best private university in the country.