Redeemer’s University secures NUC full accreditation across various programmes

Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, has recorded an impressive performance in the latest accreditation exercise conducted by the National Universities Commission (NUC), with the majority of its academic programmes earning full accreditation status.

The results, conveyed in an official communication to the Vice-Chancellor of Redeemer’s University, Professor Shadrach Olufemi Akindele, ffan, fffps and signed by Engineer Abraham Chudunsu, Director of Accreditation, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, followed the NUC’s October/November 2025 nationwide accreditation of academic programmes in Nigerian universities, carried out in line with statutory provisions guiding minimum academic standards.

“This outcome highlights Redeemer’s University’s consistent investment in academic infrastructure, faculty development, and programme relevance, positioning it as a competitive player within Nigeria’s higher education landscape,” the vice-chancellor noted.

He described the results as a testament to strategic leadership and a reaffirmation of Redeemer’s University’s mission to deliver globally competitive education.

According to the report, several key programmes in Redeemer’s University across its faculties attained full accreditation, underscoring the institution’s sustained commitment to academic excellence, quality assurance, and adherence to NUC standards.

In the Faculty of Management Sciences, Actuarial Science, Marketing, and Public Administration all secured full accreditation.

Similarly, in the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, flagship programmes including Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing Science, and Physiotherapy were fully accredited, while Public Health received interim status.

The Faculty of Humanities also recorded success, with English and Philosophy both earning full accreditation.

The newest faculty, the Faculty of Computing and Digital Technology, the Cyber Security and Information Technology programmes were fully accredited, reflecting the university’s growing strength in digital and technology-driven disciplines.

Further reinforcing its academic depth, the institution achieved full accreditation in Environmental Management and Toxicology, Industrial Mathematics and Computer Science, and Statistics and Data Science within the Faculty of Science.

In the Faculty of Built Environment, Building Technology and Urban and Regional Planning were likewise fully accredited.

The Faculty of Social Sciences programmes also performed strongly, with Psychology and Social Work attaining full accreditation status.

The NUC noted that full accreditation status is valid for a period of five years, signifying that the programmes have met all required standards in terms of curriculum, staffing, facilities, and overall academic delivery.

Congratulations to the university community on this great achievement!