About Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)
Welcome to Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso! As the premier state university in Nigeria, LAUTECH stands as a beacon of academic excellence and technological innovation. Guided by our vision to advance technology and meet the socio-cultural needs of society, we provide a world-class learning environment where research and creativity flourish.
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), a first-grade unique institution of higher learning, is an autonomous public institution with the general function of providing liberal higher education and research in Nigeria.
The University was established on April 23, 1990, under the old Oyo State with the name Oyo State University of Technology, Ogbomoso (OSUTECH). Upon the creation of the Osun State out of the Old Oyo State in 1991, the name of the University was changed to Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH). The University was jointly owned by the Oyo and Osun States until November 20, 2020, when the University became solely owned by the Oyo State following a mutual agreement between the two states.
Our Achievements
LAUTECH as a university and its staff have won numerous awards and accolades, including:
- Best State University in Nigeria
- Best University of Technology in Nigeria
- 11th best University in Nigeria in terms of research
- 74th best University in Africa in terms of research
- 4th best university in Nigeria
LAUTECH has a student population of about thirty thousand (30,000) and has more than three thousand (3,000) highly skilled and internationally acclaimed staff (academic, non-teaching, and contract) in its employ. The quality of staff consistently reflects in the high standards of work and numerous awards and laurels won by the University.
Our Mission
Our mission is to foster knowledge through rigorous research, producing self-reliant graduates equipped to apply technology-driven solutions to global challenges. With a commitment to integrity, service, and positive impact, LAUTECH is more than an institution—it’s a foundation for greatness. Join us in shaping the future, one innovation at a time.
Our Vision
As a university, we envision a future where technological advancement meets the socio-cultural needs of society. We strive to advance education and research that will address global challenges, creating solutions that improve lives and shape the world for future generations.
Our Faculties
Today, LAUTECH offers varying degree programs in twelve faculties:
- Agricultural Sciences
- Basic Medical Sciences
- Basic Clinical Sciences
- Clinical Sciences
- Nursing Sciences
- Computing and Informatics
- Environmental Sciences
- Engineering and Technology
- Food and Consumer Sciences
- Pure and Applied Sciences
- Management Sciences
- Renewable Natural Resources (Iseyin Campus)
LAUTECH operates on two campuses: the Main Campus in Ogbomoso and the newly established College of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources in Iseyin.