Bells University of Technology

Bells University of Technology
Other name	BellsTech
Motto in English	Only the best is good for Bells
Type	Private
Established	2004
Chancellor	HE. Dr. Ibrahim Hassan Dankwanbo
Vice-Chancellor	Prof. Jeremiah Ó. Ojediran
Administrative staff	37
Students	>2,999
Location	Ota , Ogun , Nigeria
Campus	Urban
Website	www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng

Last updated October 02, 2025

Bells University of Technology (BUT), also known as Bellstech, is the first private university of technology established in Nigeria.^[1] It was established in 2004, and began admitting students from the 2005/2006 academic session. It is located in Ogun State of Nigeria.^[2]^[3]^[4]

History
Colleges and departments
College of Natural and Applied Sciences(COLNAS)
College of Management Sciences(COLMANS)
College of Engineering(COLENG)
College of Environmental Sciences(COLENVS)
COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY(COLFAST)
Convocation
Partnership
Conference center
Ranking
See also
References

History

Bells was established in 2004 by The Bells Educational Foundation, which already ran nursery, primary and secondary schools. The Bells Educational Foundation is owned by Olusegun Obasanjo, former-President of Nigeria.^[5]^[6]

Colleges and departments

Bells is made up of seven colleges and thirty-five departments. Due to restructuring some colleges were merged and since 1 August 2016, it has three colleges: College of Engineering & Environmental Sciences, College of Natural & Applied Sciences and College of Management Sciences.^[7]

College of Natural and Applied Sciences(COLNAS)

Physics with Electronics
Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Industrial Chemistry
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Microbiology
Aquaculture & Fisheries Mgt
Computer Science
Information Technology
Food Technology
Biotechnology
Nutrition and Dietetics

College of Management Sciences(COLMANS)

Business Administration with option in (Business Computing, Human Resources Management, International Business and Marketing)
Management Technology with option in (Project management and Transport Management & Logistics)
Accounting
Banking and finance
Economics

College of Engineering(COLENG)

Mechanical Engineering
Electrical/Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineering

College of Environmental Sciences(COLENVS)

Architecture
Building Technology
Estate Management
Quantity Surveying
Surveying and Geoinformatics
Urban and Regional Planning

COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY(COLFAST)

Food Science and Technology
Agriculture and Agricultural Technology

In 2024, Bells University gained accreditation from NUC for 13 courses^[8]^[9]

Convocation

In October 2023, the school graduate new set of students. And it marked the school's 15th convocation ceremony.^[10]

Partnership

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) partners with bells university of technology to build a weather station in the school.^[11]

Conference center

In August 2021, the conference center was commissioned in the school.^[12]

Inauguration of building

On 22 April 2024, there was inauguration of new building which is for the college of post graduate. The building was inaugurated by the former president Olusegun Obasanjo.^[13]

Ranking

Bell University is ranked 60th among the private university in Nigeria.^[14]

References

↑ "37 students Bag 1st Class Degrees At Bells University". Independent. 25 October 2017. Retrieved 2018-02-07.
↑ Ayedun, Caleb Abiodun; Utom, Jennifer Anwurika; Oluwunmi, Adedamola; Omonijo, Dare Ojo; Akinjare, Omolade Adedoyin (2021-05-17). "Assessment of Supporting Facilities in Selected Private Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria". Journal of International Cooperation and Development. 4 (1): 26. doi: 10.36941/jicd-2021-0002 . ISSN 2612-4793.
↑ Ayedun, Caleb Abiodun (2021). "Assessment of Supporting Facilities in Selected Private Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria".
↑ "Bells University of Technology". Times Higher Education (THE). 2023-04-04. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
↑ "Why Bells University awarded Jamodu, Nigerian Breweries Chairman with honorary doctorates ― VC". Tribune Online. 2021-04-17. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
↑ "#SexualHarassment: Almost two years after, UNILAG sacks lecturers indicted in scandal". 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
↑ "List of Courses Offered at Bells University Of Technology Ota". Nigerian Scholars. 2017-12-17. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
↑ "🎉 Great news! Bells University of Technology's 13 programmes are re-accredited by NUC for 5 years! Check out the full list of accredited courses". MySchoolGist. 2024-07-20. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
↑ Joseph, Ofa (2024-08-31). "Bells University Gets Full NUC Accreditation for 13 Academic Courses - SchoolPursuit" . Retrieved 2024-09-02.
↑ "Bells University Prepares For 15th Convocation, Produces 37 First-Class Graduates | Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
↑ "NiMet partners Bells University to build weather station In Ogun". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 2024-01-20. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
↑ "Obasanjo commissions Bells University conference centre". Premium times ng. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
↑ Godfrey, Chimezie (2024-04-22). "Obasanjo inaugurates building donated to Bells University in Ota". Newsdiaryonline. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
↑ "Bells University of Technology". Times Higher Education (THE). 2024-04-10. Retrieved 2024-05-06.

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[1] "37 students Bag 1st Class Degrees At Bells University". Independent. 25 October 2017. Retrieved 2018-02-07.

[2] Ayedun, Caleb Abiodun; Utom, Jennifer Anwurika; Oluwunmi, Adedamola; Omonijo, Dare Ojo; Akinjare, Omolade Adedoyin (2021-05-17). "Assessment of Supporting Facilities in Selected Private Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria". Journal of International Cooperation and Development. 4 (1): 26. doi: 10.36941/jicd-2021-0002 . ISSN 2612-4793.

[3] Ayedun, Caleb Abiodun (2021). "Assessment of Supporting Facilities in Selected Private Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria".

[4] "Bells University of Technology". Times Higher Education (THE). 2023-04-04. Retrieved 2023-05-18.

[5] "Why Bells University awarded Jamodu, Nigerian Breweries Chairman with honorary doctorates ― VC". Tribune Online. 2021-04-17. Retrieved 2021-10-27.

[6] "#SexualHarassment: Almost two years after, UNILAG sacks lecturers indicted in scandal". 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2021-10-27.

[7] "List of Courses Offered at Bells University Of Technology Ota". Nigerian Scholars. 2017-12-17. Retrieved 2021-10-27.

[8] "🎉 Great news! Bells University of Technology's 13 programmes are re-accredited by NUC for 5 years! Check out the full list of accredited courses". MySchoolGist. 2024-07-20. Retrieved 2024-09-02.

[9] Joseph, Ofa (2024-08-31). "Bells University Gets Full NUC Accreditation for 13 Academic Courses - SchoolPursuit" . Retrieved 2024-09-02.

[10] "Bells University Prepares For 15th Convocation, Produces 37 First-Class Graduates | Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2024-05-01.

[11] "NiMet partners Bells University to build weather station In Ogun". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 2024-01-20. Retrieved 2024-05-01.

[12] "Obasanjo commissions Bells University conference centre". Premium times ng. Retrieved 2024-05-06.

[13] Godfrey, Chimezie (2024-04-22). "Obasanjo inaugurates building donated to Bells University in Ota". Newsdiaryonline. Retrieved 2024-05-06.

[14] "Bells University of Technology". Times Higher Education (THE). 2024-04-10. Retrieved 2024-05-06.

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