Bells University of Technology
Other name | BellsTech |
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Motto in English | Only the best is good for Bells |
Type | Private |
Established | 2004 |
Chancellor | HE. Dr. Ibrahim Hassan Dankwanbo |
Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Jeremiah Ó. Ojediran |
Administrative staff | 37 |
Students | >2,999 |
Location | Ota , Ogun , Nigeria |
Campus | Urban |
Website | www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng |
Bells University of Technology (BUT), also known as Bellstech, is the first private university of technology established in Nigeria.[1] It was established in 2004, and began admitting students from the 2005/2006 academic session. It is located in Ogun State of Nigeria.[2][3][4]
History
Bells was established in 2004 by The Bells Educational Foundation, which already ran nursery, primary and secondary schools. The Bells Educational Foundation is owned by Olusegun Obasanjo, former-President of Nigeria.[5][6]
Colleges and departments
Bells is made up of seven colleges and thirty-five departments. Due to restructuring some colleges were merged and since 1 August 2016, it has three colleges: College of Engineering & Environmental Sciences, College of Natural & Applied Sciences and College of Management Sciences.[7]
College of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Physics with Electronics
- Applied Mathematics & Statistics
- Industrial Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Aquaculture & Fisheries Mgt
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Food Technology
- Biotechnology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
College of Management Sciences
- Business Administration with option in (Business Computing, Human Resources Management, International Business and Marketing)
- Management Technology with option in (Project management and Transport Management & Logistics)
- Accounting
- Banking and finance
- Economics
College of Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical/Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Civil & Environmental Engineering
College of Environmental Sciences
- Architecture
- Building Technology
- Estate Management
- Quantity Surveying
- Surveying and Geoinformatics
- Urban and Regional Planning
In 2024, Bells University gained accreditation from NUC for 13 courses[8][9]
Convocation
In October 2023, the school graduate new set of students. And it marked the school's 15th convocation ceremony.[10]
Partnership
The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) partners with bells university of technology to build a weather station in the school.[11]
Conference center
In August 2021, the conference center was commissioned in the school.[12]
Inauguration of building
On 22 April 2024, there was inauguration of new building which is for the college of post graduate.The building was inaugurated by the former president Olusegun Obasanjo.[13]
Ranking
Bell University is ranked 60th among the private university in Nigeria.[14]
See also
References
- ^ "37 students Bag 1st Class Degrees At Bells University". Independent. 25 October 2017. Retrieved 2018-02-07.
- ^ Ayedun, Caleb Abiodun; Utom, Jennifer Anwurika; Oluwunmi, Adedamola; Omonijo, Dare Ojo; Akinjare, Omolade Adedoyin (2021-05-17). "Assessment of Supporting Facilities in Selected Private Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria". Journal of International Cooperation and Development. 4 (1): 26. doi:10.36941/jicd-2021-0002. ISSN 2612-4793.
- ^ Ayedun, Caleb Abiodun (2021). "Assessment of Supporting Facilities in Selected Private Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria".
- ^ "Bells University of Technology". Times Higher Education (THE). 2023-04-04. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ^ "Why Bells University awarded Jamodu, Nigerian Breweries Chairman with honorary doctorates ― VC". Tribune Online. 2021-04-17. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- ^ "#SexualHarassment: Almost two years after, UNILAG sacks lecturers indicted in scandal". 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- ^ "List of Courses Offered at Bells University Of Technology Ota". Nigerian Scholars. 2017-12-17. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- ^ "🎉 Great news! Bells University of Technology's 13 programmes are re-accredited by NUC for 5 years! Check out the full list of accredited courses". MySchoolGist. 2024-07-20. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ Joseph, Ofa (2024-08-31). "Bells University Gets Full NUC Accreditation for 13 Academic Courses - SchoolPursuit". Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ "Bells University Prepares For 15th Convocation, Produces 37 First-Class Graduates | Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ "NiMet partners Bells University to build weather station In Ogun". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 2024-01-20. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ "Obasanjo commissions Bells University conference centre". Premium times ng. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Godfrey, Chimezie (2024-04-22). "Obasanjo inaugurates building donated to Bells University in Ota". Newsdiaryonline. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ "Bells University of Technology". Times Higher Education (THE). 2024-04-10. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
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