University in Nigeria
Oko-Irese, Kwara State
University profile
Thomas Adewumi University (TAU) is a private university at Oko-Irese in Kwara State, Nigeria, established by Decrown West Africa Company Limited, the proprietor behind the Thomas Adewumi Educational Group. The Federal Government of Nigeria licensed it as a private university on 8 April 2021. Its stated vision is to provide an excellent and suitable academic environment for the development of ideas and knowledge for the benefit of mankind, and its value proposition is affordable quality education for the development of the total person.
Academic work is organised in faculties and a college: Computing and Applied Sciences (Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical and Computing Science, and Physics), Engineering (Civil, Communications, Computer, Electrical and Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering), Basic Medical and Health Sciences (Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, Public Health, Environmental Health Science, Anatomy and Physiology), Nursing Sciences, Law, Arts and Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, and the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (Medicine and Surgery). The undergraduate list includes B.Eng. programmes in five engineering fields, B.Sc. degrees in computer science, software engineering, cybersecurity, accounting and finance, economics, mass communication, criminology and security studies, microbiology, biochemistry and others, LL.B., B.N.Sc., and a six-year Doctor of Physiotherapy.
Postgraduate study is run by the School of Postgraduate Studies, with M.Sc. programmes in accounting, business administration, computer science, criminology and security studies, economics, mass communication and software engineering, an MBA, and postgraduate diplomas in accounting, business administration, economics, computer science and mass communication. Other units include the TAU Business School, the School of Preliminary Studies (an IJMB Advanced Level programme licensed since 2023 for entry into 200 level), and the Centre for Distance and eLearning, which works with partners such as Microsoft, IBM SkillsBuild, Huawei and MIT OpenCourseWare.
TAU describes itself as a fully residential institution with accommodation across its East and West campuses. Students of Law, Management and Social Sciences, and Arts and Humanities may live in the Intercollegiate Halls on the West Campus (TAICO), while other students are housed on the East Campus on University Drive. The Mary Bojuwoye Hall (female) and Rev. James Abolarin Hall (male) are named residences. A university health service offers routine care and 24-hour emergency medical service. Skills partnerships include Oracle Academy, GitHub Campus, IBM SkillsBuild and Coursera for Campus, and the Office of International Relations and Global Affairs runs exchange programmes with partner universities abroad.
Nursing and Law programmes are accredited by their professional bodies (the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria; the National Universities Commission and the Council of Legal Education), and Computer Science, Software Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Science and Physiotherapy have full accreditation.
As a legacy project of the Thomas Adewumi Educational Group, the university offers needs-based financing options for indigent applicants: the Chancellor's Subsidy, a Students Loan powered by Studiez, an Admission Rebate, and instalmental fee payments. See the Financial Aid page.
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View scholarships for Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State →Credit passes in five subjects at SSCE, GCE O-Level, NECO, NABTEB or equivalent, obtained in no more than two sittings. The subjects must include English Language, Mathematics and subjects relevant to the proposed course. Some faculties and departments set additional requirements.
Candidates must have sat the current-year UTME of JAMB and reached the prescribed cut-off. The minimum UTME cut-off for the 2024/2025 session is 140. The UTME subject combination must qualify the candidate for the chosen course. Candidates who did not choose TAU in the current UTME must apply for a change of institution.
The IJMB programme prepares candidates for direct entry into 200 level. Applicants need at least five credit passes in no more than two sittings of WAEC, NECO or NABTEB, including subjects relevant to the intended field. It runs about nine to ten months over two semesters.
Facilities include halls of residence, a university health service with 24-hour emergency medical service, a university library, e-resource centres, a cafeteria, TAU Farms and a university shopping mall.
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