Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology

Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology
Motto	For Society and Development
Type	Public
Established	2008; 16 years ago (2008)
Vice-Chancellor	Temi Ologunorisa
Location	Okitipupa , Ondo State , Nigeria 6°30′09″N 4°46′46″E / 6.5025°N 4.7795°E / 6.5025; 4.7795
Website	www.oaustech.edu.ng

Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH) formally known as Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH) is a state owned university located in Okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria. It was established in 2008 by the Ondo State Government under the leadership of Dr. Olusegun Agagu.^[1] The university commenced academic activities in January 2011, and currently offers various programmes of study under the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Agriculture & Agricultural Technology and Faculty of Engineering and Engineering Technology.

The university was renamed after late former governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Agagu in 2020 in recognition of his immense role in the establishment of the institution.^[2]

In December 2020, the Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu approved the appointment of Prof. Temi Emmanuel Ologunorisa as the next Vice Chancellor of the University, which took effect from 23 February 2022.^[3]

Ranking

The university emerged 9th in the National University Commission (NUC) ranking as one of the best 10 state-owned universities in Nigeria in 2021.^[4]

Faculties

The university commenced academic activities in January 2011, and offered various programmes of study under Faculty of Science. In 2017, two new faculties were introduced which include: Faculty of Agriculture & Agricultural Technology and Faculty of Engineering and Engineering Technology.

The Faculty of Engineering has the following departments:

References

^ "Ondo State University of Science and Technology | Ranking & Review".
^ "Ondo govt. Names university after Ex-Gov. Agagu | Premium Times Nigeria". 4 February 2020.
^ "Akeredolu appoints Ologunorisa as OAUSTECH VC". 20 November 2021.
^ "Ondo: Two state-owned varsities make top 10 in NUC ranking".

External links

Official website

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