🎓 *Academic Excellence & Rankings*
– *Top State University in Nigeria*: In 2025, EKSU was ranked as the *best state university* in Nigeria and *12th overall* among 270 public and private institutions nationwide, according to the Times Higher Education rankings
Diverse Accredited Programs*: Under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof. Joseph Babatola Ayodele, EKSU expanded its offerings to *91 fully accredited programs*, including new additions like Pharmacy, Mass Communication, and Intelligence & Security Studies
Campus Life & Facilities
– *Residential Options*: EKSU provides several on-campus hostels, such as Satellite Hostel, Ajasin/Abiola Hostel (female), and Government Hostel (mixed). Additionally, there are numerous private hostels off-campus to accommodate students [3] .
– *Infrastructure Improvements*: The university has seen significant infrastructure development, including road reconstructions and connection to the state’s Independent Power Plant (IPP) to ensure a stable power supply 1