Chrisland University Explained

Chrisland University
Motto:	Intellectual Radiance
Established:	2015
Type:	Private
Chancellor:	W. A. Awosika
Country:	Nigeria
Other Name:	CLU
Coordinates:	7.1397°N 3.4032°W
Campus Type:	Private University, Urban
Pushpin Map:	Nigeria

Chrisland University is located in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. It was founded in 2015 and is accredited by the National Universities Commission.^{[1] [2] [3]}

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.^[4]

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 and the second female VC of the university.^{[5] [6]}

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
• cybersecurity
• 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

Notes and References

1. Web site: 22 April 2015 . Nigeria’s 59 private universities …locations, Vice Chancellors names, websites, dates of establishment . 22 November 2015 . Kukogho Iruesiri Samson . pulse.ng.
2. Web site: Private Universities . . 22 November 2015.
3. Web site: FG gives licences to 9 new private universities . . LAIDE AKINBOADE-ORIERE . 5 March 2015 . 22 November 2015.
4. Web site: Chrisland University . 2023-09-15 . chrislanduniversity.edu.ng.
5. Web site: APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSOR OYEDUNNI S. ARULOGUN AS THE VICE CHANCELLOR, CHRISLAND UNIVERSITY, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE . 2024-11-02 . www.com.ui.edu.ng.
6. Web site: John . Anita . 2024-11-02 . Chrisland University Appoints Prof. Arulogun As Second Substantive Vice-Chancellor . 2024-11-02 . en-US.