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Notice is hereby given that the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) screening exercise will hold from Monday 5th to Friday 9th September 2016 at 9am - 5pm for candidates who chose Osun State University as their First choice , with a minimum score of 180.
However, candidates that scored less than 200 would not be considered for admission into any of the underlisted programmes:
Accounting
Economics
Political Science
Business Administration
Nursing
Law
Meanwhile, candidates who chose any of these courses but scored less than 200 could change to any other relevant programme of their choice.
COMPLETION OF APPLICATION FORMS
Candidates are to register on-line by accessing the University website: http://www.uniosun.edu.ng or http://admissions.uniosun.edu.ng to complete and submit an application. They are expected to print two (2) copies of the application form after submission. One of these two copies should be brought along together with a copy of the candidate’s UTME score print-out on the day of the screening exercise. The second copy is to be submitted upon admission to the University.
DIRECT ENTRY CANDIDATES
Direct Entry candidates should complete the form on-line following the same process as above and report on the screening day. They are also expected to forward their Academic Transcript to the Registrar of Osun State University before the commencement of screening exercise.
SCREENING CENTRES
All candidates (UTME and Direct Entry) are to report for screening at the date and centres indicated on their online registration printout. Candidates must report at least one hour before the commencement of the exercise. All applicants must come to the screening centres with their O/L result checker or scratch cards.
ACCESS TO THE REGISTRATION PORTAL
Visit the Uniosun Screening Portal via http://www.uniosun.edu.ng or http://admissions.uniosun.edu.ng. This will take you to the online Application Platform. Ensure you read all registration guidelines and instructions before proceeding to register.
Payment of N2, 500.00 for the screening online Application is through the Interswitch Web PAY platform using your ATM cards (Master Card, Verve card and Interswitch enabled Cards.)
CLOSING DATE: Submission of forms closes at 12.00 noon on Friday 2nd September, 2016

Applications are invited from
suitably qualified candidates for
the Posts of Registrar and
Bursar in Osun State University.
ABOUT OSUN STATE
UNIVERSITY
Osun State University (UNIOSUN) was established by the
Law of the Osun State House of Assembly in December,
2006. The University commenced academic activities on
22nd September, 2007 simultaneously on permanent
sites on its six campuses located in the six geo-political
zones of Osun State. The campuses are located in
Osogbo, (Main Campus), Ejigbo, Ifetedo, Ikire, Ipetu-
Ijesa and Okuku.
UNIOSUN is a conventional comprehensive university
offering programmes in the Liberal Arts, Agriculture,
Basic and Applied Sciences, Environmental Studies,
Engineering, Law, Education, Medical Sciences,
Management and the Social Sciences. Its academic
activities are carried out in seven Colleges, namely:
College of Agriculture, Ejigbo Campus; College of
Education, Ipetu-Ijesa campus; College of Humanities
and Culture, Ikire Campus; College of Law, Ifetedo
Campus; College of Management and Social Sciences,
Okuku Campus; College of Health Sciences, Main
Campus, Osogbo and College of Science, Engineering
and Technology, Main Campus, Osogbo. In addition,
there are a number of interdisciplinary academic centres
including: Centre for Human Resource Development and
Lifelong Learning, Centre for Climate-Change and
Environmental Research, Centre for Alternative Energy
and Rural Technologies, the Centre for Pre-Degree
Studies, Centre for Gender Studies, Centre for
Entrepreneurial Studies and the Postgraduate College.
Osun State University has the vision of becoming the
biggest and the best University in Nigeria in the nearest
future and has the goal of developing into a world class
institution of learning, given its multi-campus nature and
its rapid expansion in the short period of its existence.
(A) REGISTRAR
The Registrar is a Principal Officer and the Chief
Administrative Officer of the University. She/he is
responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day
administration of the University except for financial
matters which fall within the purview of the Bursar. The
Registrar is also the Secretary to Council, Senate,
Congregation and Convocation and other statutory
bodies.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment is for a period of five years effective from
the date of assumption of duty and on such other terms
and conditions as may be specified in the letter of
appointment. The salary is as applicable to similar
positions in Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be
determined by the Government of the State of Osun and
Council of Osun State University from time to time.
THE CANDIDATE
The Candidate shall be a person of high integrity and
strong moral character with excellent interpersonal
relations. She/he must be able to instill confidence in
others and command the loyalty and respect of people.
She/he must fully understand the complexity of a
University system and must be able to effectively utilize
its human resources to attain a world class
administrative system. She/he must enjoy good physical
and mental health. She/he must be ICT compliant.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The Candidate must:
a) Possess a good honours degree and at least fifteen
(15) years post qualification administrative experience;
b) Should have been at a level of Deputy Registrar in a
University or Research Institute of comparable standing
for a minimum of three (3) years as at the closing date
of this advertisements;
c) Possess a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline;
d) Professional qualification(s) in an appropriate field(s)
will be an added advantage;
e) Be not older than 60 years as at 2nd October, 2016.
(B) BURSAR
The Bursar will be the Chief Financial Officer of the
University, and controls the Financial Affairs of the
University, across its Campuses. The Bursar is a Principal
Officer who also serves as a member of the University
Management Committee. The Bursar is the head of the
University Bursary. He will be responsible to the Vice-
Chancellor for the day to day administration and control
of the University financial affairs.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment is for a period of five years effective from
the date of assumption of duty and on such other terms
and conditions as may be specified in the letter of
appointment. The salary is as applicable to similar
positions in Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be
determined by the Government of the State of Osun and
Council of Osun State University from time to time.
THE CANDIDATE
The Candidate must be a person of high integrity and
strong moral character with excellent interpersonal
relations. She/He must be able to instill confidence in
others and command the loyalty and respect of people.
She/he must fully understand the complexity of the
university system and must be able to effectively utilize
its human resources to attain a world class financial
system. She/he must enjoy good physical and mental
health. She/he must be ICT compliant.
QUALIFICATIONS
The Candidate Must:
a) Possess a good honours degree in Accounting,
Economics, Financial Management or other related
discipline from recognized tertiary Institutions;
b) Be a member of professionally recognized Accounting
body, and must possess professional qualification such
as: ICAN, ACMA, ACA, CPA, ACCA, ANAN;
c) Have a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate
experience and Ten (10) years of post-professional
qualification experience. In addition, holding the position
of Deputy Bursar in a university or Research Institute of
comparable standing will be an added advantage;
d) Enjoy good physical and mental health;
e) Not be older than 60 years as at 2nd October, 2016.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates are required to submit thirty-five
(35) copies of their Curriculum Vitae, certificates and
other relevant credentials which should contain among
other things:
1. Name in full (Surname first in block letters)
2. Date and Place of Birth
3. Nationality
4. State of Origin
5. Permanent Home Address
6. Present Postal Address
7. Phone Number and e-Mail Address
8. Marital Status
9. Number and Ages of Children
10. Name and Address/Phone Number of Next of Kin
11. Educational Institutions attended with Dates and
Qualification with Class of Degree obtained including
membership /fellowship of relevant professional bodies,
if any.
12. Work experience including full details of former and
present posts with dates.
13. List of Publications, if any.
14. Other relevant activities outside current employment.
15. Major professional achievements, contributions
including awards received, if any.
16. Names and addresses of three (3) referees. Each
referee must be contacted by the applicant to forward,
directly to the Acting Vice-Chancellor, a confidential
report on the candidate’s character, academic and
managerial competence, in a properly sealed envelope
marked “REFERENCE/POST OF REGISTRAR OR BURSAR”
as the case may be at the top left hand corner of the
envelope
The application should also include thirty-five (35)
copies of the candidate’s Statement of Vision for the
University for the next five years and beyond. The
statement must not be longer than 5,000 words.
All applications should be submitted under confidential
cover and addressed to:
THE ACTING VICE-CHANCELLOR
OSUN STATE UNIVERSITY
OKE BAALE, P. M. B. 4494
OSOGBO, OSUN STATE.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION/DEADLINE
The sealed envelope containing the application or
nomination materials should be marked “APPLICATION/
POST OF REGISTRAR OR BURSAR” as the case may be,
at the top left hand corner and forwarded to reach the
Acting Vice-Chancellor not later than six weeks from the
date of this publication. Only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
The submission of the hard copy should be accompanied
by full electronic submission of the application and
accompanying materials to be mailed as attachment in
PDF or MS word format to:
prinofficersrecruitment@uniosun.edu.ng the subject matter
should read “Application for the Post of Registrar or
Bursar” as the case may be. Referees should be
similarly encouraged to submit signed electronic copies
of their references in PDF format to the same address.
Signed
G.A.A. SHITTU
Acting Registrar

This is to inform these that chose Uniosun as there first choice that very soon there admission screen will commence very soon. Just Read the information above to know all What you need

The Visitor to Osun State University, Mr. Rauf Adesoji
Aregbesola on Monday, 8th August, 2016, inaugurated a
new Governing Council of Osun State University
(UNIOSUN). In his acceptance speech, the Pro-
Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Mallam
Yusuf Olaolu Ali described the University as a
“Potentially Great University” .
Mallam Ali averred that the appointment of the team is
indeed a call to service; “We must therefore be ready to hit
the ground running by placing our time, resources and
endowments at the disposal of the University so that the
raison d’etre for our appointment will be realized and the
expectation of the State met” .
Mallam Ali further reiterated that it is axiomatic to
underscore the point even at the risk of stating the
obvious, that Government alone cannot fund education
to the enviable height and to that extent, all hands must
be on deck. To this end, he solicited for the co-operation
and collaboration of the Management, Teaching, Non-
teaching staff and the students of the University in the
arduous task ahead of the team.
Mallam Ali gave the assurance on behalf of other Council
members that their decision shall be driven by justice,
fairness, equity, humanness and fear of God. “We shall
always be guided by the philosophy of what is best for the
system at all times, irrespective of our individual wishes,
interest and aspiration, what is best for the system is best
for all” .
The newly constituted external governing council
members include; Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Alli,SAN
(Chairman), Prof. Charles Abiodun Alao, Prof. Solomon
Akinboye, Sir Ademola Aladekomo, Prof. Kasali Adegoke,
Engr. Tunde Ponle and Dr. Abeke Omotoso . The
ceremony was witnessed by the State Deputy Governor,
Mrs. Grace Titi-Laoye Tomori , UNIOSUN team which was
led by the Ag. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Oguntola Jelil
Alamu; Secretary to State Government, Alhaji Moshood
Adeoti; all Permanent Secretaries in the Ministries;
government functionaries; friends and well-wishers of
the newly constituted council members.

Applications are invited from
suitably qualified candidates for
admission into Part-Time Degree
Programmes of the Osun State
University for the 2016/2017
Academic Session in the following programmes;
i B.Sc. Agricultural Economics
ii B.A. English and International Studies
iii B.A. History and International Studies
iv B.Sc. Economics
v B.Sc. Political Science and International Relations
vi B.Sc. Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
vii B.Sc. Accounting
viii B.Sc. Computer Science
ix B.Sc. Microbiology
x B.Sc. (Edu.) Economics
xi B.Sc. (Edu.) Political Science
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL REQUIREMENT
All students seeking admission into the Osun State
University Part Time Degree programmes must possess
ordinary level credit pass in English Language.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Candidates seeking admission into Osun State University
(UNIOSUN) Part-Time degree programmes must possess
five (5) ordinary level credit passes in relevant subjects
including English Language obtained at not more than
two sittings from any of WASC,NECO,GCE, or NABTEB.
Candidates pursuing courses in Sciences, Engineering,
Management and Social Sciences must have Credit pass
in Mathematics.
DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Prospective candidates for Direct Entry must possess at
least two Advanced Level/IJMB credit passes in relevant
subjects in addition to a minimum of three other ordinary
level credit passes in relevant subjects. Candidates with a
minimum of lower credit pass at the ND or at least merit
at the NCE are also eligible to apply.
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMMES
(a) Candidates seeking admission through ‘O’ Level
Certificate - Five (5) years with the exception of
Agricultural Economics which is six(6) years.
(b) Candidates seeking admission through Direct Entry
(NCE/ND/IJMB/ A’ Level) - Four (4) years with the
exception of Agricultural Economics which is five (5)
years.
PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION
Prospective candidates will apply online via http://
www.uniosun.edu.ng or http://
chrdportal.uniosun.edu.ng and the form will be
processed accordingly. Candidates will further go
through a screening exercise. Successful candidates will
have their names published on-line and also be contacted
through SMS messages.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Visit the UNIOSUN PART-TIME portal via http://
www.uniosun.edu.ng or http://
chrdportal.uniosun.edu.ng . This will take you to the On-
line Application Platform
Ensure you read all the registration guidelines and
instructions before proceeding to register.
Payment of Ten Thousand Naira (N10, 000:00) for the
UNIOSUN PART-TIME online form. Application form is
through the UNIOSUN interswitch Web Pay Platform.
Complete the online application form, print and bring the
printout along with photocopies of all your credential on
the day of screening.
Screening will take place on Saturday, 1st October 2016
at the Main Campus, Osun State University, Oke-Baale,
Osogbo.
All Candidates are expected to arrive at the screening
venue by 10:00am.
NB: Late applications after the closing date attract
additional five thousand (#5,000.00) Naira only.
For further information, interested candidates can
contact the following numbers:
Adedokun: 08067866742 or Deji: 08095206867
Signed
Gafar Adebayo Shittu
Acting Registrar