Chrisland University

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Chrisland University
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Other name
CLU
MottoIntellectual Radiance
TypePrivate
Established2015
Chancellor W. A. Awosika
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Oyedunni Arulogun
Location
Abeokuta
,
Ogun State
,
Nigeria

7°08′23″N3°24′12″E / 7.1397°N 3.4032°E / 7.1397; 3.4032
CampusPrivate University, Urban
Website www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng/Site/
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Location in Nigeria
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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]

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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. [5]

On 1 November 2024,  the Governing Council of Chrisland University appointed Prof. Oyedunni Arulogun as the second substantive Vice-Chancellor. She became the second female Vice Chancellor of the university. [6] [7]

Colleges and Courses

Management and Social Sciences

Natural and Applied Sciences

College of Basic Medical Sciences

College of Law

Administration and governance

Chrisland University is a private university located in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. It was founded in 2015 and is accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The governance structure includes a Chancellor, Governing Council, and principal officers responsible for overall academic and administrative direction. [8] [9]

Chancellor / Founder

Vice-Chancellors

Vice-ChancellorTenure
Prof. Chinedum Peace BabalolaNovember 2017 – 1 November 2024
Prof. Oyedunni Sola Arulogun1 November 2024 – present

[11] [12]

Principal Officers

OfficeHolder
Deputy Vice-ChancellorProf. E.A. FarombiMember of Governing Council [13]

Convocation

Chrisland University holds convocation ceremonies to confer degrees on graduating students and celebrate academic achievements.

YearConvocationKey details
20191stMaiden convocation with seven pioneer graduates, including one with a perfect CGPA of 5.00. [15]
20213rdGraduates included five First Class honors; continued academic expansion. [16]
20246th185 graduands celebrated with 25 First Class graduates and best behaved student awards. [17]
20257thUniversity produced 44 First Class graduates and pioneer physiotherapy graduates; NUC approved postgraduate programmes. [18]

Rankings

According to the 2025 EduRank university rankings, Chrisland University is ranked:

EduRank evaluates universities based on research performance, online prominence, and alumni impact. [19]

Campus life and community involvement

Chrisland University’s campus in Abeokuta includes facilities for academic activities, research laboratories, and recreational spaces designed to support holistic student development. Students have achieved notable professional examination successes, including 100% pass rates in Nursing and Medical Laboratory Science professional qualifying exams, enhancing the university’s reputation in health sciences education. [20]

References

  1. ↑ "Nigeria's 59 private universities …locations, Vice Chancellors names, websites, dates of establishment". Kukogho Iruesiri Samson. pulse.ng. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  2. ↑ "Private Universities". National Universities Commission . Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  3. ↑ "FG gives licences to 9 new private universities". LAIDE AKINBOADE-ORIERE. Vanguard (Nigeria). 5 March 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  4. ↑ "Chrisland University". chrislanduniversity.edu.ng. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  5. ↑ Administrator. "Our History". Chrisland University. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
  6. ↑ "APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSOR OYEDUNNI S. ARULOGUN AS THE VICE CHANCELLOR, CHRISLAND UNIVERSITY, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE". www.com.ui.edu.ng. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  7. ↑ John, Anita (2024-11-02). "Chrisland University Appoints Prof. Arulogun As Second Substantive Vice-Chancellor" . Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  8. ↑ "Chrisland University" . Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  9. ↑ "Governing Council" . Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  10. ↑ "Chrisland University history" . Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  11. ↑ "Chrisland University appoints new Vice-Chancellor" . Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  12. ↑ "Oyedunni Arulogun" . Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  13. ↑ "Governing Council" . Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  14. ↑ "Governing Council" . Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  15. ↑ "Chrisland University Holds Maiden Convocation". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  16. ↑ "Chrisland University Produces Five First Class on Third Convocation" . Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  17. ↑ "Chrisland university marks sixth convocation" . Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  18. ↑ "Chrisland University Produces Pioneer Graduates at 7th Convocation" . Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  19. ↑ "Chrisland University Rankings". EduRank. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  20. ↑ "Chrisland University Students Record 100% Success in Professional Examinations" . Retrieved 24 February 2026.
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