The University of Ilorin, also known as Unilorin, is located in the ancient city of Ilorin, about 500 kilometres from Abuja, the Federal capital. Ilorin, the Capital of Kwara State, is strategically located at the geographical and cultural confluence of the North and South. University of Ilorin was one of the seven institutions of higher learning established by a decree of the Federal Military Government in August, 1975. This step, taken to implement one of the educational directives of the country’s Third National Development Plan, was aimed at providing more opportunities for Nigerians aspiring to acquire university education and to generate high level man-power, so vital for the rapidly expanding economy. Vision Statement: To be an international center of excellence in learning, research, probity and service to humanity. Mission statement: To provide world-class environment for learning, research and community service. Each year, this public research university graduates over 10,000 students, adding to more than 200,000 living alumni around the world. Current Student Population: 45,832