Everything you need to know about Osun State University courses and entry requirements
Osun State University (UNIOSUN) was established by the Osun State Government in 2006. The institution operates six campuses distributed across various administrative zones of the Osun State. Here is everything you need to know about Osun State University courses and entry requirements.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Osun State University courses and entry requirements
- Is UNIOSUN a private or public university?
- Can you study medicine at Osun State University?
- What is the cut-off mark for UNIOSUN?
- Does UNIOSUN offer English Language?
- Is the UNIOSUN direct entry form out?
- When is the UNIOSUN direct entry form closing?
Key takeaways
- Osun State University (UNIOSUN) was approved by Nigeria's National Universities Commission on 21 December 2006.
- It has campuses in Osogbo, Ikire, Okuku, Ifetedo, Ipetu Ijesha, and Ejigbo.
- The university's faculties are Health science, Humanities and Culture, Social science and Management, Law, Education, and Agriculture.
Osun State University courses and entry requirements
Knowing the current Osun State University courses and fees is important for all prospective students. Here is a breakdown of these available academic courses and requirements.
UNIOSUN courses and their campuses
Various UNIOSUN campuses and hosts for different faculties.
College of Agriculture
The College of Agriculture is on the Ejigbo campus and offers the following academic courses.
- B. Agric. Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management
- B. Agric. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
- B. Agric. Agronomy
- B. Agric. Animal Science
- B. Wildlife
- Forestry Management
- Fisheries and Aquaculture
- M.Sc. Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Options in: Fisheries Management Aquaculture
- Ph.D. Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Options in: Fisheries Management Aquaculture
College of Education
The College of Education is situated on the Ipetu Ijesa campus. The academic courses offered are listed below.
- B. Ed. Economics
- B. Ed. English
- B. Ed. Political Science
- B. Ed. Biology
- B. Ed. Chemistry
- B. Ed. Mathematics
- B. Ed. Physics
- B.Ed. Computer Science
- B.Ed. Adult and Continuing Education
- B.Ed. Educational Technology
- B. Environmental Education
- B.Sc. (Ed) Business Education
- B.Ed. Educational Management/Economics
- B.Ed. Educational Management/English
- B.Ed. Educational Management/Political Science
- B.Ed. Educational Management/Mathematics
- B.Ed. Educational Management/Chemistry
- B.Ed. Educational Management/Biology
- B.Ed. Educational Management/Physics
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College of Humanities and Culture
The College of Humanities and Culture is located in Ikire Campus and the courses offered are listed below.
- B.A. Arabic Language and Literature
- B.A. Christian Studies
- B.A. English and Literary Studies
- B.A. French and Francophone Studies
- B.A. Islamic Studies
- B.A. Linguistics & Communication Studies
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Theatre Arts
- B.A. Tourism Studies
- B.A. Yoruba
College of Health Sciences
The College of Health Sciences is one of the pioneer colleges at Osun State University. It is situated on the Osogbo Campus and offers the academic courses listed below.
- B.Sc Anatomy
- B.Sc. Physiology
- B.Sc. Public Health
- BNSc in Nursing Science
College of Law
The College of Law is situated in the Ifetedo Campus and the academic programme offered is LL.B.
College of Management and Social Sciences
The College of Management and Social Sciences is in the Okuku Campus and offers the following academic courses.
- B.Sc. Accounting
- B.Sc. Banking and Finance
- B.Sc. Business Administration
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.Sc. Geography
- B.Sc. Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
- B.Sc. Political Science and International Relations
College of Science, Engineering & Technology
The College of Science, Engineering & Technology is located at the main campus of the university in the Okebaale area of Osogbo. The courses offered are listed below.
- B.Sc. Biotechnology
- B.Sc. Food Science and Technology
- B.Sc. Geology
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Physics with Electronics
- B.Sc. Microbiology
- B.Sc. Plant Biology
- M.Sc. Plant Biology (Options in Plant Anatomy/Taxonomy, Plant Ecology, Genetics/Cytogenetics, Lower Plants, Plant Physiology)
- Ph.D. Plant Biology (Options in Plant Anatomy/Taxonomy, Plant Ecology, Genetics/Cytogenetics, Lower Plants, Plant Physiology)
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
- B.Sc. Statistics
- B.Sc. Physics with Electronics
- B.Sc. Animal and Environmental Biology
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Science Laboratory Technology
- B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechatronics Engineering
- B.Sc. Architecture
- B.Sc. Building
- B.Sc. Estate Management
- B.Sc. Quantity Surveying
- B.Sc. Urban and Regional Planning
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Cyber Security
- B.Sc. Information Systems
- B.Sc. Information Technology
- B.Sc. Software Engineering
- B.Sc. Library and Information Science
- B.Sc. Data Science
Osun State University school fees
The table below gives details of the annual fees. Note that the relevant authorities can review the fees as needed.
| Course | 100 Level and 200 Level Direct Entry Students (Freshers) | 200 Level – Returning Students & 300 Level, Direct Entry (Returning Students) | 300, 400 and 500 Level |
| Non-science including Arts and Social Sci Ed., Adult Ed. Peace and Conflict Studies, Psychology, Lib and Info. Sci., International Relations &Diplomacy, Criminology & Security Studies, Social Works | ₦282,500.00 | ₦206,500.00 | ₦180,500.00 |
| Banking & Finance, Geography, Entrepreneurial Studies | ₦302,500.00 | ₦221,500.00 | ₦195,500.00 |
| Tourism | ₦342,500.00 | ₦266,500.00 | ₦240,500.00 |
| Accounting, Business Administration, Industrial Relations & Personnel Management, Cooperative and Rural Development, Public Administration | ₦327,500.00 | ₦246,500.00 | ₦220,500.00 |
| Economics, Political Science | ₦307,500.00 | ₦231,500.00 | ₦205,500.00 |
| All Engineering Courses including Software Engineering | ₦347,500.00 | ₦261,500.00 | ₦235,500.00 |
| Sciences including Anatomy, Physiology, Education Technology, Sci. Ed. Nutrition & Dietetics, Pharmacology, Cyber Security, Env. Ed, Biotechnology, Information Tech., Information Sci. Agriculture | ₦347,500.00 | ₦261,500.00 | ₦235,500.00 |
| Nursing, Law, Public Health, MLS, SLT, Radiography & Radiation Science | ₦387,500.00 | ₦301,500.00 | ₦275,500.00 |
| Medicine | ₦752,500.00 | ₦656,500.00 | ₦630,500.00 |
NB: It is important to go through the list of courses in UNIOSUN and their cut-off points before submitting your application. Only those who meet the cut-off points will gain admission, depending on the slots available.
What are the requirements for Osun State University?
There are two main requirements to study at Osun State University:
- All the applicants must have a minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects in WASCE, GCE, NECO O-Level, and SSCE (mathematics and English language are mandatory subjects).
- The applicants should have at least 160 pass mark in JAMB, this is a required minimum to qualify for internal screening in Osun State University.
NB: There is no standard UNIOSUN subject combination for all courses. Instead, the subject combination for one course varies from the other.
Is UNIOSUN a private or public university?
Osun State University is a public university in Nigeria. It was established in 2006 by the Osun State government.
Can you study medicine at Osun State University?
Yes, the university offers an undergraduate medicine programme.
What is the cut-off mark for UNIOSUN?
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) minimum UTME cut-off mark for UNIOSUN is 160 in 2025.
Does UNIOSUN offer English Language?
UNIOSUN offers English Language as a course of study in the College of Education.
Is the UNIOSUN direct entry form out?
The UNIOSUN direct entry form is not out for the 2026 intake as of April 2025.
When is the UNIOSUN direct entry form closing?
Usually, the UNIOSUN direct entry form closing date is in October of that year.
It is important to check the Osun State University courses and entry requirements before submitting your application. With this knowledge, you can easily apply for admission into your dream course.
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