Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun State
, Osun • Est. 2025
About Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun State
Minaret University, Ikirun is a private Islamic-heritage university located in Ikirun, Osun State, in south-western Nigeria. The institution operates faculties spanning Islamic studies and Arabic, the natural and applied sciences, social and management sciences, humanities and education. The university operates with Islamic ethos but admits students of all faiths. The name "Minaret" refers to the tower of a mosque from which the call to prayer is made — symbolising Islamic learning and worship. Minaret serves Osun State and the broader South-West, complementing Fountain University Osogbo (also Islamic-heritage) and the substantial Osun State tertiary education system.
History
Minaret University was established as a private Islamic-heritage university providing higher education in south-western Nigeria. The institution\'s name "Minaret" — the architectural tower of a mosque — reflects Islamic religious and architectural heritage. The Ikirun location in central Osun State was selected for available land in the predominantly Yoruba Muslim area. The institution received NUC approval and admitted its inaugural cohort with founding faculties configured to address tertiary education demand. Through subsequent years the institution has continued to develop academic capacity and infrastructure.
Core values: ExcellenceIntegrityServiceInnovation
Key Facts at a Glance
Courses Offered (35)
Admission Requirements
Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun State considers candidates who meet the institutional JAMB cutoff and pass the Post-UTME screening. Direct Entry applicants must meet the entry requirements for their chosen course.
Entry modes accepted: UTMEDirect Entry
✓ Accepts Direct Entry — Accepts inter-university transfers
Admission timeline (recent)
| Event | Year | Window | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Utme | 2026 | May 2 → Jun 11, 2026 | Open |
Sample Cutoff Marks (2025)
| Course | JAMB | Post-UTME | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 227 | 51 | High |
| Marine Engineering | 219 | 71 | Moderate |
| Surveying and Geoinformatics | 216 | 50 | Moderate |
| Aerospace Engineering | 207 | 73 | Moderate |
| Civil Engineering | 201 | 53 | Moderate |
| Computer Engineering | 198 | 70 | Low |
| Statistics | 197 | 67 | Low |
| Medicine and Surgery | 194 | 72 | Low |
| Physics | 192 | 71 | Low |
| Economics | 191 | 63 | Low |
Tuition & Fees (2026/2027)
| Tuition fee | ₦850,000 |
| Acceptance fee (fresh students only) | ₦250,000 |
| On-campus accommodation | ₦350,000 |
| Development levy | ₦75,000 |
| Other fees (ID card, medicals, sport, etc.) | ₦100,000 |
| Estimated total per session | ₦1,625,000 |
For incoming undergraduate students in the 2026/2027 academic session. Returning students pay 60-70% of this amount.
Campus & Infrastructure
Minaret University operates from a campus in Ikirun, in Ifelodun Local Government Area, central Osun State. The campus features academic infrastructure including faculty buildings, research laboratories, the university library, lecture theatres, student halls of residence, the mosque and sports facilities. Ikirun is connected by road to Osogbo (about 30 minutes south), Ila-Orangun (45 minutes east) and Offa (1 hour north). Air access is via Ibadan Airport with regular flights to Lagos and Abuja, and Akure Airport accessible for additional destinations.