Augustine University, Ilara also known as AUI is a private Catholic-owned University located in Ilara, a town in Epe local government area of Lagos State Southwestern Nigeria. The University which was approved on 25 February 2015 by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Universities Commission offers courses at undergraduate levels but yet to commence post graduate programs.
| Acronym | AU |
| Nickname | AU |
| Motto / Slogan | For Learning and Character |
| Colour | Navy blue, White, and Gray |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Departments | 13 |
| Location | Epe, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Address | Augustine University Ilara Epe PMB 1010, Epe, Lagos State |
The mission of the University is to "Foster Student Learning Through High Quality, Career-oriented Education, Integrating Personal Development, Technology, Business and Management". Augustine University will deliver practitioner-oriented undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to meet the needs of diverse student population.
The University vision is "to be the leading global provider of career-oriented educational services". Augustine University will create value for society and all its stakeholders by offering superior, responsive educational programmes that are supported by exceptional service to students, and delivered with integrity and accountability.
Augustine University offers a solid academic foundation through well-designed programs that challenge students intellectually while preparing them for real-world challenges in their chosen careers.
The university promotes strong moral values and discipline, blending academic knowledge with ethical principles that shape students into responsible, respectful, and well-rounded individuals.
Modern facilities like ICT labs, a digital library, and smart classrooms ensure that students learn with the latest technology, giving them an edge in both their studies and future careers.
Accommodation Fee: N300,000
Prospective candidates seeking admission into the Augustine University must not be less than 16 years of age by October of Admission year. Admission is open to all, irrespective of gender, race, or religion. Prospective candidates would need to satisfy the following general requirements before they are offered admission into the University:
a. All admissions into the University shall be through the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB)
b. For admission into 100 level (UTME), candidates must:
c. For admission to 200 level (Direct Entry), candidates should (in addition to five (5) Ordinary level credit passes stated above, obtain at least two (2) A’ level (or its equivalent) full passes in relevant subjects, or possess NCE, or a good first degree in another field as the case may be.
d. All candidates seeking admission into the University must meet the SSCE/NECO or its equivalent basic requirements.
e. All UTME candidates seeking admission into the University must choose Augustine University Ilara as 1st choice of institution on his/her JAMB portal and upload the O'Level result therein for admission consideration.
f. All DE candidates are to obtain JAMB DE form for the year before admission consideration.
Email: [email protected]
Phone : 08051780242, 08154644981
National University Commission
This necessitated the Visioner to set up a planning and implementation committee under the chairmanship of a retired Professor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Joseph O. Obemeata. Members of the Committee were to 'midwife' the setting up of a world class institution of higher learning that will attract and prepare intelligent and talented young men and women from diverse background within Nigeria and beyond, for all-round training and development.
