Kings University | |
Established: | 2015 |
Type: | Private |
Chancellor: | Matthew Ashimolowo |
Vice Chancellor: | Professor Adenike Kuku |
City: | Odeomu |
State: | Osun State |
Country: | Nigeria |
Campus: | Urban |
Coordinates: | 7.5648°N 4.4076°W |
Kings University is a private university in Nigeria, founded in 2015 and located in the Odeomu area of Osun State.[1] The university was established by the Kingsway International Christian Centre, a church-owned by Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo who also happens to be the Chancellor of Kings University.[2]
From the establishment of Kings University in 2015, the university only had one faculty, but as of 2021, the university has now grown up to 3 faculties to their name. There are [3]
The current Vice-Chancellor of Kings University is Professor Adenike Kuku, a Professor of Biochemistry, who assumed office in January 2021 following a successful 'acting position', while she was the acting Vice-Chancellor the previous year.[6]
In December 2021, Kings University was ranked 31st best University in Nigeria, Kings University was also ranked 16th best amongst 99 private Universities in Nigeria.[7]