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CONTENTS
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN
 WELCOME TO UNILORIN: AN OVERVIEW
 LOCATION

CHAPTER 2: FACULTIES AND DEPARTMENTS

 OVERVIEW OF ACADEMIC FACULITIES
 LIST OF DEPARTMENTS

CHAPTER 3: RESOURCES IN THE CAMPUS

 THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
 THE UNIVERSITY STADIUM

CHAPTER 4: HEALTH AND WELLNESS

 UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER
 MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

CHAPTER 5: CAMPUS LIFE AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

 SOCIAL CLUBS

CHAPTER 6: ACCOMMODATION
 ON - CAMPUS ACCOMODATION OPTIONS

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  OFF- CAMPUS HOUSING

CHAPTER 7: SAFETY AND SECURITY

 CAMPUS SAFETY TIPS
 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND CONTACTS
 UNIVERSITY SECURITY SERVICES
 STAYING INFORMED: SECURITY UPDATES

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 PREFACE
Congratulations on getting this ebook. I hope the contents help as much as
they have helped me and thousands of other students. In fact, I hope it
helps you more.
This is the second edition of the Guide to the University of Ilorin, after more
research and consultation, I have added to supplement the knowledge of
the readers of this book.
It has been found out that most commonly among the fresh students and
aspirants that they find it hard to get much information about the things
surrounding the University. They lack comprehensive knowledge of the
areas within the campus and how to sort themselves out on their first
arrival to the school.
That is why this guide was created to be a comprehensive companion to
prospective students, fresh students and even old students. As you
navigate your journey at Unilorin, use this ebook as a valuable reference
that offers guidance, insights, and practical information. The aim is to
equip you with the knowledge needed to make the most of your university
experience and create lasting memories at this esteemed institution.
Welcome to Unilorin, the better by far university!

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I am grateful to Adeniyi for the invaluable editorial insights he brought to

this ebook. I am also grateful for the support of my friends whose thinking
impacted mine. A special thank you to the VERITAS; a family-like
coursemates who are ever supportive with encouragements and love.
The integration of contents in this book is uniquely mine, but the contents
stand solely on my Alma Mater; University of Ilorin.

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 ABOUT THE AUTHOR

KUFORIJI, Ayobami popularly known by his brand name 'APEXWEALTH' and

the shorten form 'APEX', is a student of Mass Communication department
in the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences at the University
of Ilorin.
He works as an educational guide to students offering them support and
advice concerning all academic related matters. He also works as a
reporter and blogger for a report outlet 'CAMPUS REPORTS' that
disseminates news about school matters to the public.
Furthermore, He is part of Mr Jay Realty Solutions work team that cater for
students' needs on housing and accommodation for both on campus and
off campus.
He is an undergraduate at the Initiative for Sound Education, Relationship
and Health (ISERH) a non governmental organization that empowers youth
on leadership, socio-corporate and entrepreneural skills.
He is the current head of his class and also a stakeholder in his department.
You can connect with him HERE

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 CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION TO UNILORIN

University of Ilorin, also known as Unilorin, is a federal government-owned

university in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. It was established by a decree of
the federal military government in August 1975.

The institution has been reported by the Joint Admission Matriculation

Board(JAMB) to be the most sought-after university in 2021 and also in
2023, making it the tenth year.

The Vice-Chancellor of the school is Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole

SAN.

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LOCATION

The school is located in Ilorin, Kwara State. It has a land area of

approximately 15,000 hectares of land.

You can watch the YouTube video HERE

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 CHAPTER 2

FACULTIES AND DEPARTMENTS

There are 16 faculties in this institution, you will find most of the
departments listed below:

1. Faculty of Agriculture
 Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries
 Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
 Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
 Department of Agronomy
 Department of Animal Production
 Department of Crop Protection
 Department of Forest Resources Management
 Department of Home Economics and Food Science

2. Faculty of Arts

 Department of Arabic

 Department of English

 Department of French

 Department of History and International Studies

 Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages

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 Department of Performing Arts

 Department of Religions

3. Faculty of Education

 Department of Adult and Primary Education

 Department of Arts Education

 Department of Counsellor Education

 Department of Educational Management

 Department of Educational Technology

 Department of Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education

 Department of Human Kinetics Education

 Department of Science Education

 Department of Social Sciences Education

4. Faculty of Communication & Information Sciences

 Department of Computer Science

 Department of Information & Communication Science

 Department of Library & Information Science

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 Department of Mass Communication

 Department of Telecommunication Science

5. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

 Department of Anatomical

 Department of Physiology

 Department of Medical Biochemistry

6. Faculty of Clinical Science

 Department of Anaesthesia

 Department of Behavioural Science

 Department of Epidemiology and Community Health

 Department of Nursing Science

 Department of Medicine

 Department of Otorhinolaryngology

 Department of Ophthalmology

 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

 Department of Radiology

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 Department of Surgery

 Department of Dentistry

 Department of Family Medicine

 Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

7. Faculty of Basic Clinical Science

 Department of Physiotherapy

 Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

 Department of Pathology

 Department of Medical Laboratory Science

 Department of Haematology and Blood transfusion

 Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology

 Department of Chemical Pathology and Immunology

8. Faculty of Engineering

 Department of Agricultural Engineering

 Department of Biomedical Engineering

 Department of Chemical Engineering

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 Department of Civil Engineering

 Department of Electrical Engineering

 Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering

 Department of Mechanical Engineering

 Department of Food and Bioprocess Engineering

9. Faculty of Environmental Science

 Department of Architecture

 Department of Estate Management

 Department of Quantity Surveying

 Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics

 Department of Urban and Regional Planning

10. Faculty of Law

 Department of Common and Islamic Law

 Department of Jurisprudence and International Law

 Department of Private and Property Law

 Department of Public Law

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 Department of Business Law

11. Faculty of Management Science

 Department of Accounting

 Department of Business Administration

 Department of Finance

 Department of Industrial Relations & Personnel Management

 Department of Marketing

 Department of Public Administration

12. Faculty of Life Science

 Department of Plant Biology

 Department of Microbiology

 Department of Zoology

 Department of Biochemistry

 Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences

13. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science

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 Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

 Department of Pharmacognosy and Drug Development

 Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Biotechnology

 Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy

 Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry

 Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology

14. Faculty of Physical Science

 Department of Chemistry

 Department of Physics

 Department of Mathematics

 Department of Statistics

 Department of Geology

 Department of Industrial Chemistry

 Department of Geophysics

15. Faculty of Social Science

 Department of Economics

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 Department of Geography

 Department of Political Science

 Department of Sociology

 Department of Psychology

 Department of Criminology and Security Studies

 Department of Social Works

16. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

 Department of Veterinary Anatomy

 Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology

 Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine

 Department of Veterinary Pathology

 Department of Veterinary Microbiology

 Department of Veterinary Theriogenology and Production

 Department of Veterinary Medicine

 Department of Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology

 Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology

 Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry

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 CHAPTER 3

RESOURES IN THE CAMPUS

 The University Library

University of Ilorin, Library is a vital resource for students, faculty, and

researchers. It provides access to a wide range of academic materials,
including books, journals, and electronic resources. The library supports
various academic disciplines and offers services such as borrowing,
research assistance, and access to digital databases. It's a crucial hub for
learning and research at the University of Ilorin. The university library is
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  The University Stadium

The stadium can be found just after the Faculty of Education, the stadium
has a main bowl and two other fields. The stadium contains a basketball
court, a squash court, gym facilities, badminton court, tennis court, baseball
court etc

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 CHAPTER 4

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

 University Health Center

The university ensures the wellness of her students with the

provision of a well equipped clinic located within the campus. They
provide 24/7 services to the students with free healthcare and
drugs to any student who has completed the payment of school
fees and clinic registration. Not only that, the university also has a
teaching hospital called University of Ilorin Teaching hospital
(UITH)

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• Mental Health Awareness

There's a Counselling centre just besides the student affairs unit. They
provide counseling to all students on matters relating to relationship,
finance and others. The counselors can also be found in all faculties.

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 CHAPTER 5

CAMPUS LIFE - CLUB AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Campus life is not all about academics, It's a vibrant and dynamic
experience filled with opportunities to explore your interests, make lifelong
friends, and develop skills outside the classroom.

At University of Ilorin; there are ways you can have a fun filled experience.

1. Visit the UNILORIN Dam: The university has a dam situated at the TEC
area, the dam offers a breathtaking view to all those who visits and serves
as a place of relaxation for the students.

2. Visit the UNILORIN zoo: Just before the school gate is the zoo. The zoo
is filled with lots of wild animals including a lion all sealed and secured in
cages.

2. Join the Sports club: Unilorin has a football league with games every
week. Students can also enjoy other sports like Tennis, Swimming,
Basketball etc

3. Join clubs like Union Campus of Journalists( UCJ), Junior Chamber

International (JCI) and other organisations. These organisations start their
recruitment at the beginning of the session, the first semester.

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 CHAPTER 6

ACCOMMODATION

Accomodation for the school are in two categories:

ON CAMPUS

OFF CAMPUS

ON CAMPUS

On Campus refers to areas within the school. For on campus, There are:

1. PUBLIC SCHOOL HOSTELS (Both male and female):

These ones are owned by the school.You can get bed spaces here by a
system called balloting. A date and time would be announced to you and
you'll be on your portal by that time. Once that time is right, they'll open the
hostel balloting portal right there on your own portal and you'll book a
bedspace in any public hostel you want. After booking, you can proceed to
pay before the deadline which is usually 72 hours.

There are 5 public school hostels for females which are:

 Lagos Hostel

 Zamfara Hostel

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  Abuja Hostel

 Neat Hostel

 Trunil Hostel

There is only 1 public school hostel for males:

 Lagos Hostel

In these hostels, there are rooms of 4, rooms of 6, and rooms of 8.

For the last session 2022/2023, the hostel fee for the Lagos Hostels was
N40,000. All female public hostels were N40,000 as well with the exception
of Trunil - N48,000 and Needs - N55,000.

2. PRIVATE HOSTELS:

These ones, as the name implies, are owned by private individuals.They are
costly and slight expensive. Also,They are booked by bedspaces. There are
rooms of 2,3,4…..

FOR FEMALES:

 Hawa Hostel

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 Prime Rose Hostel

 Easy and Quiet Hostel

 Rubiks Hostel

 Ibidun Hostel

 Gulf Pearl

 El- Mubarak Hostel

 Al- mutawakil Hostel

 Sadankata

 Bethany Hostel

 Edge Hostel

 Kam Abioye Hostel

 Asuu Hostel

 Robust Ajike Hostel

 Charis Hostel

 Albanic Hostel

 Micheal Hostel

 Atlantic Height

 Moremi Hostel

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  Probitas Hostel

 Queens Hostel

FOR MALES:

 Sanusi 1

 Sanusi 2

 Arafims Hostel

 Kikelomo Runsewe Hostel

 Takleemah Hostel

 Pyramid Hostel

 Arafims 1

 Arafims 2

 Healthcare MCS

 Zapel Hostel

 Academic Hostel

 Sky Hostel

 International Hostel

OFF CAMPUS

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Off campus refers to the areas outside the school. They are
accomodations around the school environs like Sanrab, Oke odo, Mfm, etc

They are booked by rooms and the rents are yearly. There are various
options such as single room, self-contain, Bedroom and Parlour etc for
students to choose from.

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 CHAPTER 7

SAFETY AND SECURITY

1.Campus Safety Tips

Unilorin's campus is generally safe, but it's important to be aware of your

surroundings and take precautions:

 Travel in Groups: When walking on campus, especially at night, it's

advisable to travel in groups for added safety.

 Emergency Numbers: Save important contact numbers in your phone,

including the Unilorin Security Services and local emergency services.

 Stay Informed: Keep yourself updated with safety alerts and

notifications from Unilorin authorities through official channels.

 Secure Your Belongings: Don't leave valuable items unattended. Lock

your doors and windows when you leave your accommodation.

2. Emergency Procedures

In case of emergencies, it's crucial to know what to do and who to contact:

 Fire: If you encounter a fire, raise the alarm and evacuate the area
immediately. Call the emergency services and Unilorin Security
Services.

 Medical Emergencies: For medical emergencies on campus, contact

the University Health Center or local healthcare facilities if necessary.

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  Security Concerns: If you ever feel unsafe or encounter a security
concern, don't hesitate to contact Unilorin Security Services or inform
the Students Affairs Center.

3. University Security Services

Unilorin has a dedicated team responsible for ensuring campus security.

They are here to help you:

 Patrol and Surveillance: Unilorin Security Services conducts regular

patrols across campus to enhance safety

4.Staying Informed: Security Updates

Unilorin takes security seriously and provides updates and information to

keep you informed:

 Security Alerts: Pay attention to security alerts and notifications from

Unilorin authorities, whether through the school social media
platforms or the official website.

Your safety is a shared responsibility, and Unilorin is committed to creating

a secure environment for all students. By following safety guidelines and
staying informed, you can help contribute to a safe and secure campus
community.

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 CONCLUSION

Your Unilorin Journey Begins

As you reach the end of this guide, you're standing at the threshold of a
transformative journey at the University of Ilorin. You've learned about
Unilorin's rich history, academic offerings, resources, and the vibrant
campus life that awaits you.

Now, it's your turn to make the most of this incredible opportunity. Embrace
your time at Unilorin with enthusiasm, curiosity, and an open heart.

Here are a few parting words of wisdom:

 Embrace diversity: Unilorin is a melting pot of cultures, ideas, and

backgrounds. Embrace diversity, learn from your peers, and broaden
your horizons.

 Stay curious: University is not just about memorizing facts but

cultivating a thirst for knowledge. Ask questions, explore new ideas,
and never stop learning.

 Give back: Get involved in clubs, volunteer activities, or community

projects. Making a positive impact is a rewarding part of the Unilorin
experience.

 Take care of yourself: Your well-being matters. Prioritize your

physical and mental health, seek support when needed, and maintain

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 Set goals: Dream big and set goals for your academic and personal
growth. Unilorin is a place where your aspirations can become reality.

 Connect and build relationships: The friendships you form and the
networks you build can be as valuable as your academic
achievements. Connect with your peers, professors, and mentors.

Remember, your journey at Unilorin is not just about earning a degree; it's
about personal growth, self-discovery, and shaping your future.

With the knowledge, resources, and experiences you've gained from this
guide, you're well-equipped to navigate the exciting adventure that lies
ahead.

I wish you success, happiness, and unforgettable memories during your

time at the University of Ilorin. Make the most of every moment, and let
your Unilorin story be one of excellence, resilience, and growth.

You can connect with me HERE

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