Owolabi University Faculties Opening in Year 3
Four additional faculties are planned for Year 3 of Phase I, subject to NUC resource verification and professional regulatory approvals. Full details, specialized laboratory facilities, and entry requirements will be published prior to admission.
Faculties Opening in Year 3
Four additional faculties are scheduled to launch in Year 3 of Phase I, subject to National Universities Commission (NUC) approval and relevant statutory professional body accreditations.
Owolabi University's phased academic expansion roadmap broadens degree offerings across humanistic studies, media innovation, legal practice, and clinical medicine. Each planned faculty is developed under strict compliance with NUC Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) and statutory council benchmarks.
Full curriculum structures, entry requirements, and application procedures will be published prior to student admission opening in Year 3.
Planned Year 3 Faculties & Disciplines
Exploring humanistic studies, digital media, legal education, and clinical medicine:
Faculty of Arts
Humanities, languages, international studies, performing arts, philosophy, linguistics, and film production studies.
Admission EnquiriesFaculty of Communication & Media Studies
Broadcasting, journalism, public relations, advertising, digital multimedia, and information media studies.
Admission EnquiriesFaculty of Law
Public & international law, private law, property law, and commercial legal education leading to the LL.B. degree.
Admission EnquiriesFaculty of Medicine & Dentistry
Clinical medicine and surgery (MBBS) and professional dental surgery (BDS) supported by teaching hospital partnerships.
Admission EnquiriesPhased Expansion Roadmap
Owolabi University follows a systematic regulatory and infrastructural roadmap prior to launching new academic faculties:
- NUC Resource Verification: Comprehensive inspection of academic staff, specialized laboratories, lecture theatres, and library holdings.
- Professional Body Council Approval: Direct supervision and accreditation frameworks established with the Council of Legal Education (CLE) and MDCN.
- Infrastructural Preparedness: Completion of purpose-built moot courts, digital newsrooms, broadcasting studios, and pre-clinical laboratories.
- Faculty Recruitment: Appointment of senior academic staff, clinical professors, and technical laboratory technologists.
Planned Academic Infrastructure
Broadcasting production studios, digital audio-visual editing suites, radio control room, and performing arts theater.
Purpose-built moot court, dedicated law library, legal clinic, and commercial law seminar suites.
Anatomical dissection halls, human physiology suites, medical biochemistry labs, and pre-clinical dental suites.
Digital newsrooms, public relations lab suites, advertising agency simulation rooms, and media research labs.
Curriculum & Regulatory Overview
Overview of academic degrees scheduled for launch in Year 3 of Phase I, including professional regulatory body standards:
Planned Programmes & Statutory Councils
Degrees to be awarded and statutory accrediting bodies overseeing Year 3 academic offerings:
| Faculty | Planned Degree Programmes | Regulatory Body |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Arts | B.A. English Language, B.A. History & International Studies, B.A. Performing Arts, B.A. Christian Religious Studies, B.A. Philosophy, B.A. Yoruba, B.A. Linguistics, B.A. Film Production | NUC |
| Faculty of Communication & Media Studies | B.Sc. Mass Communication, B.Sc. Public Relations, B.Sc. Advertising, B.Sc. Broadcasting, B.Sc. Film & Multimedia Studies, B.Sc. Information & Media Studies, B.Sc. Journalism | NUC / APCON / NIPR |
| Faculty of Law | LL.B. Law (Public & International Law, Private Law, Commercial Law) | NUC / Council of Legal Education (CLE) |
| Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry | MBBS Medicine and Surgery, BDS Doctor of Dental Surgery | NUC / Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) |
Expansion Readiness Criteria
Owolabi University ensures all quality assurance criteria are satisfied prior to admitting Year 3 students:
| Phase Step | Description | Regulatory Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Verification | Inspection of academic staff, specialized laboratories, and library holdings | Full NUC Approval |
| Professional Accreditation | Supervision of clinical and legal curricula by statutory councils | CLE & MDCN Accreditation |
| Facility Completion | Purpose-built moot court, pre-clinical labs, and broadcasting studios | 100% Operational Readiness |
Faculty Staffing Roadmap
In accordance with Owolabi University's phased growth policy, academic staff recruitment and professorial appointments for Year 3 faculties will take place prior to their official launch.
Academic Appointments & Leadership Policy
Senior professorial appointments, Deans of Faculties, Heads of Departments, and technical laboratory staff will be recruited during Phase I expansion leading up to Year 3.
All academic appointments follow strict NUC CCMAS benchmarks, requiring doctorate degrees (Ph.D.), professional council registrations (CLE, MDCN, NIPR/APCON), and proven research records.
Full profiles, academic credentials, research portfolios, and departmental directory listings for Year 3 faculty members will be published prior to student matriculation.
Admission Status & Guidelines
Admissions into Year 3 faculties (Arts, Communication & Media Studies, Law, Medicine & Dentistry) are scheduled to open in Year 3 following official NUC resource verification.
01 Resource Verification Status
Pending NUC Resource Inspection
- Full NUC resource verification will be conducted to inspect lecture suites, laboratories, moot courts, and library holdings before admissions open.
- Specific O'Level credit subjects and UTME cut-off marks will be officially published upon approval.
02 Professional Regulatory Standards
Council Quotas & Guidelines
- Admissions into Law (LL.B.) will adhere strictly to student quota allocations established by the Council of Legal Education (CLE).
- Admissions into Medicine (MBBS) and Dentistry (BDS) will follow accreditation guidelines set by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
03 Early Interest Registration
Register for Early Admission Updates
- Prospective candidates can register their interest early to receive immediate notifications regarding application release dates, subject combinations, and entry criteria.
Register Your Interest for Year 3
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Stay Informed on Year 3 Faculty Launches
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