Is UNILESA a Federal or State University?

Before you choose the University of Ilesa (UNILESA) in JAMB or if you're just considering changing to the new university in Osun State, you may want to be sure if it's state-owned or federal-owned.

It could have been self-telling if the word "federal" was in the name of the university. For example when you hear or see "Federal University Health Sciences Ila-orangun", you immediately understand it's federal-owned.

However, for some universities without the word "federal" e.g. Ahmadu Bello University, you may still be wondering if it's owned by the federal government or the state.

In the case of the University of Ilesa, should you want to know if it's state or federal, read to the end of this post.

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University of Ilesa (UNILEA) is a State-Owned University

The university is owned by the State government. UNILESA is the second state-owned university with the Osun State University, Osogbo (with its colleges) as the first.

The university was established during the administration of the state governor, Alh. Adegboyega Oyetola in 2022 and started admitting students the following year.

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When Choosing UNILESA in JAMB (or Changing to It)

If you're interested in the university, you can choose it in JAMB, you'll find it under the state universities' "degree category".

UNILESA among other state universities

It's advisable to consider it as the first choice if you truly want admission to this university. Though they're new, the competition will still be serious as most admission seekers will want to try their luck with the university.

In fact, in the admission procedures, the university instructs as follows:

1. Candidates must change their previous choice of University to the University of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun State on the JAMB portal.
2. Candidates shortlisted and offered admissions shall be formally notified through JAMB.
3. The minimum acceptable cut-off mark in the University is 160. However, each program has its cut-off point.
4. UNILESA will admit only candidates with credits in at least five 5 relevant subjects at not more than two 2 sittings in SSCE/NECO/NABTEB.
5. Candidates are advised to familiarize themselves with the O'level requirements and the UTME subject combination for their program of choice.
6. Applicants to the University must be at least sixteen (16) years of age to qualify for admission.

Conclusion

The University of Ilesa (UNILESA) is a state-owned university, established by the Osun State government in 2022. While the absence of the word "federal" in its name might leave some uncertainty, it is important to clarify that UNILESA falls under the category of state universities.

If you are considering UNILESA in your JAMB choices or contemplating a switch to this institution, it is vital to understand that it is a new and promising university in Osun State. Admission is competitive, and candidates should meet specific requirements, including a minimum UTME score, O'level qualifications, and UTME subject combinations.

Keep in mind that UNILESA represents a valuable educational opportunity in Osun State and can be a great choice for those seeking quality higher education.

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