KolaDaisi University also known as KDU, is a private University in Ibadan, Oyo State. The university was founded by Chief KolaDaisi, CON, Bashorun of Ibadan as its Proprietor. It is associated with the KolaDaisi Foundation (KDF). KolaDaisi University (KDU), after approval by the Federal Executive Council, was licensed by the National Universities Commission to operate as a private university in November 2016.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
The National University Commission NUC has granted approval for KolaDaisi University to offer nursing, Medical laboratory science and some basic medical science courses. The approval letter was directed to Prof. Adeniyi Olatunbosun SAN, the Vice-Chancellor of KolaDaisi University, on the 8 June 2023, and signed by Dr. N.B. Saliu, the Director of Academic Planning. The Vice-Chancellor, said the accreditation is important to show that KolaDaisi University is committed to realizing its mission and vision. He highlighted that the faculty of Basic Medical Science courses are well-equipped and ready.[9][10]
Aspirants seeking admission into KolaDaisi University Ibadan should have chosen the university as first choice in the Jamb UTME registration and must score above 140 and also should have a minimum of 5 O level credit pass in senior secondary school certificate be it WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB, that is obtained in not more than two sittings and must include English, Mathematics, and any other relevant subjects.[11]
The school reduces its school fees and provides scholarship to students in the school in order to make education easy and accessible to students who are unable to afford the fees.[12]
On the 4 November 2021, the school announced the appointment of the new first chancellor of the institution. It was made known on the maiden convocation of the school.[14]
