THE VICE-CHANCELLOR:

Prof. Labode POPOOLA B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D
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Professor Labode Popoola is a Professor of Forest Economics, born on 28 September, 1960.

He graduated with Bachelor of Science (Honours) in 1984 from the University of Ibadan. He had his Master of Science in Forest Economics and Management in 1987 and Doctor of Philosophy in Forest Economics in 1990, both at the prestigious University of Ibadan, Nigeria. [ Read More... ] 

THE ACTING REGISTRAR:

Mr. SHITTU Gafar A. Adebayo
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The Acting Registrar, SHITTU Gafar A. Adebayo was born in Osogbo, Olorunda Local Government, Osun State.  He attended Oyo (now) Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun for his NCE programme between 1979 and 1982.  He had his National Youth Service (NYSC) at the then Auchi Teachers College Auchi, Edo State between 1982 and 1983. [ Read More... ]

THE ACTING BURSAR:

Mr. ADEGBITE Samson Adebolu
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Mr Adegbite Samson Adebolu was born at Modakeke on 1st October 1963. He attended his primary education at both Modakeke and Abeokuta and had his secondary education at Modakeke High School before proceeding to the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) where he graduated with B. Sc. Honours degree in Economics in 1983. After his NYSC, he had a bite of teaching in the secondary schools in the old Oyo State precisely at Ibadan before joining the firm of Oyewale Okeyode in 1988 for his accountancy training.[ Read More... ]

 THE LIBRARIAN:

Mr. Ajibola Maxwell OYINLOYE B.Sc, M.L.S.
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The University Librarian of Osun State University, is Mr. Ajibola Maxwell Oyinloye, a native of Ilesa in Osun State, was born on 15 August, 1956. He attended the Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto (formerly University of Sokoto) and came out with B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics Second Class, Upper Division and also has M.L.S from the University of Ibadan in 1985.[ Read More... ]

The multi-campus nature of UNIOSUN calls for mechanisms to harmonize activities, relate with our varied publics/stakeholders and ensure quality service delivery at all times. It is in the light of these, that a Directorate is proposed for the Vice-Chancellor’s Office to be responsible for coordination of activities across campuses and to strengthen out outreach and relationship across the spectrum of our stakeholders. The Directorate will work with the Vice-Chancellor, Headships of Colleges, Staff, Students and other stakeholders to improve on service delivery.

The Units under the directorate and their respective responsibilities are as outlined below:

Intercampus Relations

• Monitor both community and campus relations
• Ensure the promotion of mutual intercampus understanding through engagement of stakeholders
• Act as a link between the VC’s office and campuses/colleges
• Foster smooth and mutually beneficial relationship within the university

Protocols

• Foster understanding and cooperation between the university and other institution, bodies/organizations (foreign and Local)
• Relate with government and external bodies
• Handling of international relations of the university
• Advises of formalities and courtesies when associating/relating with government and other bodies
• Scheduling of visits/planning of events (invitations and arrangement to receive visitors) 
• Facilitates travels of staff members going to other countries on official business.

Public Communications

• Handle/responsible for relating with the press
• Management of information on the university website
• Manage the university’s social media platforms (Facebook, twitter etc)
• Interface with media organizations 
• Connecting the media with our academic staff
• Coordinate all university’s media activities, programmes and news/briefs
• Manage university public relations
• Promotion of university and to tell the many stories of the university
• Responsible for the issuance of weekly bulletins

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Monitor, evaluate programmes and activities to improve performance and achieve results
• Assessment of projects, collaborations/linkages and other activities of the university
• Carry out audit to establish baseline for monitoring and evaluation
• Report promptly on observations to improve performance and/or reducing/mitigating losses.

Dr. Obiseye OBIYEMI
Acting Director

OSUN STATE UNIVERSITY,  P.M.B 4494, OSOGBO NIGERIA

The Management wishes to confirm the regime of fees payable during the 2016/2017 academic session by all students.  For ease of reference, the table of fees as applicable to all students is detailed hereunder:

TERMS OF PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION FOR 2016/2017

1. The payment of school fees henceforth is by Interswitch WebPAY Platform through the use of Interswitch enabled Debit/ATM cards. For more information, read or download below, the Step-By-Step Guide on How to Use the UNIOSUN WebPAY Platform. You can also read the WebPAY Frequently Asked Questions and Tips here for further information.
2. Other payments such as Portal Access and Late Registration shall also be by the use of Interswitch WebPAY Platform.
3. Any student who failed to register and comply with the registration deadlines will forfeit the semester;
4. All Fresh Students must obtain CLEARANCE from their respective College Secretaries before they can be activated to make payments of tuition and other allied fees;
5. All Fresh Students are expected to make full payment by Sunday, December 31, 2016;
6. Any fresh student who failed to register on or before December 31, 2016, would forfeit the provisional admission offer.
7. All students in the College of Law, Ifetedo Campus are required to pay their "Accomodation Fees" of N60,000.00 (Sixty thousand Naira ONLY) using the following account details;
   Title of Account: Osun State University, College of Law Accomodation
   Account No.: 0035787687
   Bank: Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB)
   NOTE: Upon payment, students are to present the payment evidence at the College Office, Ifetedo Campus for further registration.

Any student that requires additional information or explanation should feel free to contact his/her College Accounts Officer.

Thank you.

G.A.A. Shittu
Acting Registrar

BACKGROUND

The Mechanical Engineering Programme was approved at the inception of the Osun State University, Osogbo in 2007 as one of the programmes to be mounted by the University under the College of Science, Engineering and Technology. The curriculum developed for the programme seeks to train graduates who will have broad-based knowledge in general engineering and technology. Students will be exposed to both basic and applied courses as well as laboratory and industrial training to enable them satisfy the manpower needs of different sectors of the Nigerian economy. Our graduates are expected to be able to design and make components, machines, equipment and safe systems which are reliable and cost-effective, supervise engineering projects and construction, develop new products as well as maintain engineering units.

PHILOSOPHY OF THE PROGRAMME

The philosophy behind training of students in Mechanical Engineering at the Osun State University is to train students and produce graduates with high academic standards and adequate practical background in Mechanical Engineering fields of design, construction, installation and use of a variety of equipment ranging from manufacturing and power generating equipment to consumer goods, through broad-based training and exposure to industrial as well as entrepreneurial practices, to enable them satisfy the immediate manpower needs of the industry and the community.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

In a bid to achieve its mission, the Mechanical Engineering programme shall be firmly committed to offering students of widely varied ages, backgrounds, interests and needs, a broad range of educational opportunities and experiences in Mechanical Engineering which will enable them to function as productive members of the society. Its specific objectives shall be;

(i) Provision of broad based academic and practical training to achieve mastery in Mechanical Engineering concepts of design, manufacturing, installation, testing, machine operation and service, marketing, consultancy, research and development;

(ii) To provide a wide range of quality learning opportunities for students in Mechanical Engineering without distinction of race, creed, sex, religious or political conviction such that will enhance their best intellectual, social and personal development;

(iii) To provide academic, professional and vocational training of high quality in Mechanical Engineering, in such a way as to enrich and improve the state, national and international human resources capabilities and assist its graduates to contribute to the common good of society;

(iv) Training individuals in the standard engineering practices as applicable to the modern techniques; formulating solutions to the various industrial, manufacturing, and service delivery problems prevalent in our society.

(v) To foster academic research in Mechanical Engineering, which contributes to human knowledge and the vitality of the institution;

(vi) To evolve academic programmes in Mechanical Engineering to suit the changing social and economic needs of society through continuous review of curricula and development of new programmes to respond to societal and technological changes in Osun State in particular, Nigeria and the world in general;

(vii) Training individuals in the standard engineering practices as applicable to the modern techniques; formulating solutions to the various industrial, manufacturing, and service delivery problems prevalent in our society.

DEGREE TO BE AWARDED

The degree to be awarded is Bachelors of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1.UTME Requirements

To qualify for admission into the programme in the Department, a candidate must possess at least five (5) credit passes in SSCE or NECO (O’ Level), obtained at not more than two sittings, which must include the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any one of Biology/Agricultural Science/Further Mathematics/Technical Drawing.

Candidates with acceptable passes in the Pre-Degree Programme Examination of the Osun State University and that have an acceptable pass in the UTME may also be admitted into the 5-year degree programme.

2 Direct Entry Requirements

Candidates with passes at the Advanced Level (A-Level) in relevant subjects, which must include Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and those with OND, NCE (Upper Credit) and HND (minimum of lower Credit) from any higher institution recognized by the University Senate may be admitted into the 200-level and 300-level respectively, provided such candidate fulfill the UTME admission requirements of the Department.

Candidates with acceptable passes in the Foundation Programme of Osun State University may also be admitted into the 200-level, provided such candidate fulfill the UTME admission requirements of the Department.

3 Post UTME Screening

All candidates seeking admission into the University shall be required to pass the University Post UTME Screening test before being admitted.

DURATION OF DEGREE PROGRAMME

The minimum number of years to be spent to be awarded the B.Eng. degree in Mechanical Engineering is 5 years and a student shall not spend more than 7 years in completing the programme.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for the award of B.Eng. degree in Mechanical Engineering, the following credit units must be earned: (UME) – 188 units; (Direct Entry) – 158 units.

In addition, a student is required to have:

(i) completed and passed the prescribed number of units including all compulsory courses specified by the University;

(ii) completed and met the standards for all required and optional courses;

(iii) satisfied the mandatory Students Industrial Works Experience Scheme (SIWES) requirements

(iv) obtained the prescribed minimum CGPA.

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