Bells University of Technology

Bells University of Technology (BUT), also known as Bellstech, is the first private university of technology established in Nigeria.[1] It was established in 2004, and began admitting students from the 2005/2006 academic session. It is located in Ogun State of Nigeria.[2][3][4]

Bells University of Technology
Other name
BellsTech
Motto in English
Only the best is good for Bells
TypePrivate
Established2004
ChancellorIsaac Adeyemi
Vice-ChancellorProf. Jeremiah Ó. Ojediran
Administrative staff
37
Students<1,999
Location, ,
CampusUrban
Websitewww.bellsuniversity.edu.ng

History

Bells was established in 2004 by The Bells Educational Foundation, which already ran nursery, primary and secondary schools. The Bells Educational Foundation is owned by Olusegun Obasanjo, former-President of Nigeria.[5][6]

Colleges and departments

Bells is made up of seven colleges and thirty-five departments. Due to restructuring some colleges were merged and since 1 August 2016 it has three colleges: College of Engineering & Environmental Sciences, College of Natural & Applied Sciences and College of Management Sciences.[7]

College of Natural and Applied Sciences

College of Food Sciences

College of Information and Communications Technology

  • Computer Science and Technology
  • Information Technology

College of Management Sciences

  • Business Administration with option in (Business Computing, Human Resources Management, International Business and Marketing)
  • Project management
  • Accounting
  • Banking and finance
  • Economics

College of Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical/Electronics Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Telecommunications Engineering

See also

Academic libraries in Nigeria

References

  1. "37 students Bag 1st Class Degrees At Bells University". Independent. Retrieved 2018-02-07.
  2. Ayedun, Caleb Abiodun; Utom, Jennifer Anwurika; Oluwunmi, Adedamola; Omonijo, Dare Ojo; Akinjare, Omolade Adedoyin (2021-05-17). "Assessment of Supporting Facilities in Selected Private Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria". Journal of International Cooperation and Development. 4 (1): 26. doi:10.36941/jicd-2021-0002. ISSN 2612-4793.
  3. Ayedun, Caleb Abiodun (2021). "Assessment of Supporting Facilities in Selected Private Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria".
  4. "Bells University of Technology". Times Higher Education (THE). 2023-04-04. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
  5. "Why Bells University awarded Jamodu, Nigerian Breweries Chairman with honorary doctorates ― VC". Tribune Online. 2021-04-17. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
  6. "#SexualHarassment: Almost two years after, UNILAG sacks lecturers indicted in scandal". 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
  7. "List of Courses Offered at Bells University Of Technology Ota". Nigerian Scholars. 2017-12-17. Retrieved 2021-10-27.


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