AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY, ILORIN-NIGERIA, was established in 2005 by the Abdur-Raheem Oladimeji Islamic Foundation (AROIF), Nigeria. The university came into existence via the granting of a license to operate as a conventional private university by the Federal Government of Nigeria (License No. 010) on 7th January 2005. It is the first Islamic faith-based university in Nigeria. It commenced academic activities during the 2005/2006 academic session with 70 students spread across the three (3) take-off colleges: humanities, management sciences, and natural sciences.
Today, Al-Hikmah University has seven (10) faculties (Humanities and Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences, Education, Law, Health Sciences, Agriculture, Nursing, Computing, Engineering and Technology, and College of Health Sciences) and the Postgraduate School.
| Motto / Slogan | Learning for Wisdom and Morality |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Undergraduate Programmes | |
| Postgraduate Programmes | 28 |
| Location | Ilorin South, Kwara, Nigeria |
| Address | Address: Adewole Estate, Adeta Road, Ilorin, Kwara State |
Our Mission is to be an educational institution where sound academic knowledge blends with moral and spiritual excellence.
Our Vision is to serve as fore-runner in the provision of quality University education of international standard.
Al-Hikmah University aims to achieve both academic and moral excellence, contributing to the economic growth of Nigeria, and providing quality education that meets international standards.
University hostel accommodation is mandatory for new, 200-level, and final-year students, fostering a sense of community and ensuring a focused learning environment.
The university has a history of producing successful graduates, with students like Bako Al-Mustapha Muhammad, the overall best graduating student for the Class of 2024, achieving high academic standings.
Al-Hikmah offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including specialized courses like HND conversion and professional training in areas like accounting and banking.
Al-Hikmah University welcomes students from all cultural, social and religious backgrounds, including non-Muslims, making it an inclusive and diverse learning community.
Step 1: Pay the Application Fee
Choose the appropriate programme and pay the non-refundable application fee online:
Step 2: Complete the Online Application Form
Step 3: Print the Completed Form
After submitting the form online, print the confirmation slip.
Step 4: Obtain an Official Receipt
Take the print-out to the University Bursary Department and collect your official payment receipt.
Step 5: Screening at Admissions Office
Submit the following at the Admissions Office:
Step 6: Post-UTME Screening (For Undergraduates)
Email: [email protected]
Phone : +234 805 544 6634
National Universities Commission(NUC)
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Pursuing further his academic career, Dr. Kazeem Adebayo Oladimeji enrolled at the University of Applied Sciences, Fulda, Germany where he obtained his Masters in International Management in 2005.
In addition, he obtained Certified Data Scientist at the University of Applied Sciences, New-Ulm, Germany in 2019 and in 2020, he attended Jambit GmbH, Germany for his Certified Software Engineer and Agile Project Manager.
According to the appointment letter made available to FUT, Minna Information Unit and signed by the Pro-Chancellor of the University, Dr. M. D. Abubakar said the appointment was based on his satisfactory performance during the interview held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.
“The Governing Council of the University expects that you will do your best in this regard to further contribute to the advancement of the University”, the letter stated.
He was born on April 19, 1976, hails from Ajase Ipo, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. He attended Biodun Nursery/Primary School, Ilorin after which he proceeded to Unilorin Secondary School, Ilorin.
Mr. Omoniyi, graduated from University of Ilorin (Accounting) in the year 2000. Before then, he was at Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin for his Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Examination in 1997. He also holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the same University. He is an Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
His academic journey began with his early education at N.A. School, Yaru, and N.A. School, Igbaja, where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate in 1965. He later earned his Grade Two Teachers’ Certificate in 1971 and successfully completed his London GCE (O/L and A/L) in 1972. His higher education was primarily at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he earned a Graduate Certificate in Education from 1974-1977. He continued his studies at the same institution from 1988-1991, obtaining a Bachelor of Library Science and a Master of Library Science, respectively. In addition to his degrees, he holds a Certificate in Computer Internet Application from the Ministry of Education and Human Development, which he obtained in 2006 from the School of Computer Technology, Kwara State.
Today, Al-Hikmah University has seven(7) Faculties (Humanities and Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences, Education, Law, Health Scienc... read more
