Summit University, Offa

Summit University, Offa is a private owned university founded in 2015 and located in Offa, Nigeria.[1] It is one of the few private universities located in Kwara, North central Nigeria. The University is owned and established by the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, a Muslim organization established for the purpose of educational development of Muslims and Muslims society in Nigeria.[2][3] The institution was established together with nine others private universities in Nigeria in 2015.[4][5] The university has no religious affiliation and accepts students irrespective of their religious and cultural background, this creates a diverse student body. The university offers bachelor’s degrees in Sciences, Social sciences, Arts and managerial courses.[6]

Summit University, Offa
TypePrivate
Established2015
Vice-ChancellorProfessor Musa Aibinu
Location
Offa
,
Kwara State
,
Nigeria
CampusUrban
Websitehttps://summituniversity.edu.ng/

Administration

The principal members of the University are:

People
Office Holder
Visitor
Chancellor
Pro-Chancellor & Chairman
Vice-Chancellor Professor Abiodun Musa Aibinu
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships)

Organisation and Administration

College of Natural & Applied Sciences (CONAS)

College of management and social sciences (COMAS)
COHAS

Academic Profile

Research


[7]The Summit University Offa Research Group is a team of researchers and scholars dedicated to conducting high-quality research and producing innovative solutions to societal problems. They have won grants[8] from the Nigerian government, UNDP, UNICEF, and other international organizations, demonstrating their [9]commitment to excellence in research and scholarship.[10][11]

Scholarship

The university offers ranges of scholarships for better learning and promote global citizen the likes of General Sawyer Scholarship[12]

Libraries

Summit University Offa Library is a place where people can access a wide range of information resources for research, study, or leisure reading. It provides access to knowledge, culture, and entertainment, as well as services such as reference assistance, interlibrary loan, computer and internet access, and programs and events. Libraries are also virtual spaces, offering online access to their resources and services.[13]

Rankings and reputation

Summit University Offa is the top-ranked university in Offa, according to the EduRank.org website. In 2021 it ranked 13137 out of 14131 internationally, 891 out of 1104 in Africa, and 119 out of 157 in Nigeria[14].[15][16]

Student life

Sport

Summit University Offa offers a variety of sports and extracurricular activities, including football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, lawn tennis, and athletics.

Academic Division

The institution began operation fully in November, 2016 with 500 students[2][17]


Academic Campus

It's academic campus is located at Offa, Kwara State; the vision of the school is to establish a faith-based institution with a world class standard of teaching, research and intellectual growth. [18]

Vice Chancellor

The founding Vice-chancellor of Summit University, Offa is Professor Hussein Oloyede.[17][19] The Vice-Chancellor has assured the public during the opening of the institution that the institution would be one of the cheapest private University in Nigeria. The Vice-Chancellor together with Vice Chancellors of other private universities had pleaded with the Federal Government to allow private universities also benefit from the TETFund (Tertiary Education Trust Fund) projects, so as to enable them survive and continue to provide quality education to everyone.[20] Professor Abiodun Musa Aibinu is now the second Vice-Chancellor of the Instituition. His appointment took effect from April 2022.[21]

List Of Vice-Chancellors
  1. Professor Hussein Oloyede (2015-2022)[17]
  2. Professor Abiodun Musa Aibinu (2022- date)[21]

Hostels

1. Lateefah Okunnu Hall 2. Lagos Hostel 3. Moremi Hostel

4. Ansarrudden Women Council

References
  1. "Summit University Offa | Ranking & Review". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
  2. "Newly licensed Summit University begins academic activities December with 500 students | Premium Times Nigeria". 2016-11-13. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
  3. "'Our Mission is to Provide World Class Education' – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  4. "Ansar-Ud-Deen gets nod for Summit University". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2015-03-20. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
  5. "Summit university appoints Rafiu Ebiti as pro-chancellor". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-03-28. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
  6. "Summit University | School Fees, Courses & Admission info". universitycompass.com. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
  7. "Varsities collaborate, win bioenergy research grant". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-03-08. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  8. Engineers, My (2023-03-04). "THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, IN COLLABORATION WITH SUMMIT UNIVERSITY, OFFA, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA, WINS BIOENERGY RESEARCH GRANT". My Engineers. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  9. Engineers, My (2023-04-20). "Summit University, Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria Strengthens Collaboration with a Manchester-Based Company". My Engineers. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  10. Voice, Muslim (2022-12-06). "Summit University, Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria Wins Royal Academy of Engineering Research Grant | The Muslim Voice, Nigeria". Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  11. Muaz, Hassan (2023-02-19). "Summit University collaborates with Landmark University on grant writing skills and research -". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  12. "Scholarships in Summit University, Offa (SUN Offa) 2023". ScholarshipAir. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  13. "Summit University, Offa, Nigeria, Public Library, state Kwara". ng.infoaboutcompanies.com. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  14. elseo (2021-07-06). "Summit University Offa Ranking". Top Universities List - Highest Ranking Universities 2021. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  15. "Summit University Offa [Ranking 2023 + Acceptance Rate]". EduRank.org - Discover university rankings by location. 2019-11-21. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  16. "Summit University Offa Rankings - AD Scientific Index 2023". www.adscientificindex.com. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  17. "Make private universities beneficiaries of TETFund –VC, Summit University". The Sun Nigeria. 2016-12-13. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
  18. gmposts (2017-12-20). "Summit University Offa: How To Register Courses, Pay School Fees And Check Result Online » GMPOSTS". GMPOSTS. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
  19. Ogunyemi, Ifedayo (2021-12-30). "Encomiums as Oloyede bows out of Summit University, Offa". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  20. "Summit University VC tasks FG on TETFUND projects". Vanguard News. 2016-11-23. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
  21. Omorogbe, Paul (2022-03-24). "Summit University, Offa, appoints new vice-chancellor". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-04-20.

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