Obafemi Awolowo University – University in Ile-Ife

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is a federal university in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. Founded in 1962 as the University of Ife and later renamed after the statesman Chief Obafemi Awolowo, it is one of Nigeria's best-known universities, with one of the largest and most scenic campuses in the country. OAU offers undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes across faculties such as agriculture, arts, law, pharmacy, technology, the sciences, social sciences, education and health sciences, and it runs a teaching hospital complex. The university is a popular choice for students seeking admission through JAMB. General enquiries can be sent to the university by phone or email, with the main office open on weekdays. It is one of the best-known universities for students searching for higher education in Nigeria.