Kings University

Kings University is a private university in Nigeria, founded in 2015 and located in the Odeomu area of Osun State.[1] The university was established by the Kingsway International Christian Centre, a church-owned by Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo who also happens to be the Chancellor of Kings University.[2]

Kings University
TypePrivate
Established2015
ChancellorMatthew Ashimolowo
Vice-ChancellorProfessor Adenike Kuku
Location, ,
Nigeria

7°33′53″N 4°24′27″E
CampusUrban
Websitekingsuniversity.edu.ng

Academic divisions

From the establishment of Kings University in 2015, the university only had one faculty, but as of 2021, the university has now grown up to 3 faculties to their name. There are [3]

  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Management and Social Science
  • Faculty of Science

Vice chancellors

  • Professor Oladiran Famurewa (Left Office).[4]
  • Professor Adenike Kuku (Still in Office) [5]

The current Vice-Chancellor of Kings University is Professor Adenike Kuku, a Professor of Biochemistry, who assumed office in January 2021 following a successful 'acting position', while she was the acting Vice-Chancellor the previous year.[6]

Achievement

In December 2021, Kings University was ranked 31st best University in Nigeria, Kings University was also ranked 16th best amongst 99 private Universities in Nigeria.[7]

References

  1. "Kings University | Ranking & Review". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
  2. "Focus on Providing Solutions, Kings Varsity Chancellor Tells Students". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-06-15. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
  3. ".:| Kings University - PART-TIME PROGRAMME || Home |:". portal.kingsuniversity.edu.ng. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
  4. "Challenges in education sector are man-made —VC, Kings University". Tribune Online. 2019-03-21. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
  5. "Kings University confirms Professor Adenike Kuku as Vice-Chancellor". Vanguard News. 2021-01-20. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
  6. "Kings University confirms Professor Adenike Kuku as Vice-Chancellor". Vanguard News. 2021-01-20. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
  7. "NUC ranks King's University 31st overall best in Nigeria". Tribune Online. 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
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