The Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo was established by the Supra Diocesan Board (West) of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has its origins in the defunct CMS training institution, Abeokuta and the defunct St. Andrews College, Oyo.
| Acronym | ACU |
| Nickname | ACU |
| Motto / Slogan | Knowledge with Probity |
| Colour | Blue, White, Gold |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Departments | 36 |
| Location | Atiba, Oyo, Nigeria |
| Address | AJAYI CROWDER UNIVERSITY, OYO TOWN , OYO STATE , NIGERIA |
The vision of Ajayi Crowther University is to be a top-class institution in the pursuit of knowledge and scholarship through teaching, learning, research and exemplary service to humanity.
Ajayi Crowther University's main objective is to be a top-class institution that pursues knowledge and scholarship through teaching, learning, research, and service to humanity.
We focus on equipping our students with a holistic education that nurtures their moral and spiritual growth, fostering a community rooted in empathy, integrity, and diverse perspectives.
Our fee structure is designed to accommodate the financial needs of all students, offering flexible payment plans that break tuition costs into more manageable and convenient installments.
Accommodation is an essential part of university life, and we strive to provide hostels that offer comfortable living spaces, enabling students to excel both academically and personally.
Medical Fee - 20,000
Exam Fee - 30,000
Devt. Levy - 25,000
Laboratory (FNS) - 60,000
ICT - 25,000
APPLICATION FEE - N10,000
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(a) Five (5) O’Level credit passes which must include
English Language and Mathematics
AND
(b) A Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) degree in Business Administration of Ajayi Crowther University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.
OR
(C)Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines in Social and Management Sciences eg. Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics or Marketing with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division
MBA ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(a) Five (5) O’Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
AND
(b) Bachelor’s degree of Ajayi Crowther University or of other recognized Universities, with not less than a Second Class Lower Division.
OR
(c) Postgraduate Diploma recognized by the Senate of Ajayi Crowther University in relevant areas may also be considered.
OR
(d) Holders of HND with at least Upper Credit. Holders of professional qualifications i.e ACA, CIBN, ACIS, ACCA are eligible for admission.
GT Bank A/C No: 0050684338
A/C Name: Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo
Email: [email protected]
Phone : 08163945354
National Universities Commission(NUC)
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Dr. Ajiboye started her career as Librarian II at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, and moved to Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta where she became an Associate Professor of Library Science/Deputy University Librarian. She was the Head, Serials Department at ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, and the Head of Department Designate of the proposed Library and Information Science Department of the University.
She has made significant contributions to library studies, having authored over 30 scholarly papers published in highly rated on-shore and off-shore journal outlets. She has attended conferences, workshops and seminars and facilitated series of training in Information and digital Literacy, research skills, use of Electronic Information Resources and emerging technologies. She also supervised several postgraduate dissertations and served as Internal-External Examiner
The University started as CMS Training Institution in Abeokuta in 1853 from where it was relocated to Lagos (1868 to 1896). In March 1896, it was transplanted to Oyo retrospectively in 1920.
At inception, St. Andrews College, Oyo produced holders of Grade II Teachers Certificate while the Divinity Course for training church ministers was added to the curriculum between 1910 and 1942 and the proprietorship of the College was transferred from CM... read more
In 1977 Government took over the control and administration of all schools in the Nigerian Federation and with this development the Church of Nigeria was divested of her Proprietorship of the College. However, the St. Andrews College Old Boys Association (SACOBA) interest and by extension that of the Church, in the growth and development of St. Andrews did not wane. Thus, in response to SACOBA’s petition, the erstwhile Oyo State Government upgraded the Institution to NCE campus in 1980 and to the full fledged College of Education in 1985.
The dream of all Andrians (products of St. Andrews College) and their well wishers as well as the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) was that St. Andrews College, Oyo, should ultimately be transformed into a full-fledged University, given her success story and her pioneering role as the Precursor of Tertiary Education in Nigeria. the final step towards fulfilling this dream was taken on 7 September, 1999 when the Church of Nigeria granted SACOBA’s request for the establishment of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo at the site of the former St. Andrews College, Oyo under the proprietorship of the Church. Having satisfied the rigorous criteria prescribed by the National Universities Commision (NUC) for the establishment of Universities in Nigeria, Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) was granted license to operate as a Private University in Nigeria on 7 January 2005.
The University is named after the late Samuel Ajayi Crowther, the first African Bishop who first translated the Bible into Yoruba and some local languages. His Episcopal Ministry covered the entire West African sub-continent.
