Achievers University

What Achievers University does

Achievers University is a private Nigerian university licensed by the Federal Government through the National Universities Commission (NUC) on December 11, 2007, and located at KM 1, Idasen/Uteh Road in Owo, Ondo State. It commenced academic activities on April 2, 2008, and operates as the first private university in Ondo State. The institution is owned by 90 shareholders following a private placement led by founder Hon. Dr. Bode Ayorinde, who serves as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council.

The university delivers undergraduate and postgraduate education across 79 NUC-accredited programmes organized into multiple colleges and faculties: Natural & Applied Sciences (CONAS), Social & Management Sciences (COSMAS), Engineering & Technology (COET), Law (COL), Medicine, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, Education, and Postgraduate Studies. Differentiated offerings include the Achievers University Flexible Academic Programmes (AU-FAP) — part-time weekend bridge programmes for HND holders and working professionals — and the JUPEB foundation programme, alongside embedded diploma and certificate courses in Computer Science, French, Law, Accounting, Procurement, and Theology. Professional accreditations include consecutive full ICAN accreditation for B.Sc. Accounting (2017, 2019) and Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria approval for the BNSc degree.

The revenue model is tuition-driven with subscription-style recurring billing: students pay per semester via three tiers (full payment with 5% discount, 50% per semester at standard rate, or three-installment at 5% premium) plus auxiliary fees (clinical, NHIS, accommodation, acceptance, development levy, matriculation, convocation, laboratory coat, SWEP, professional exam charges). One-time fees include screening (₦2,000-₦7,500), application, and transcript charges. Distribution is via an online application portal plus six physical screening centers across Owo, Ibadan, Ado-Ekiti, Abuja, Lagos, and Warri. In 2020, the Governing Council approved free tuition for 11 designated programmes across three academic sessions starting 2020/2021 as an enrollment-growth lever.

Name

Achievers University

Legal name

Achievers University

Website

https://achievers.edu.ng

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Achievers University is a private Nigerian university licensed in 2007, located in Owo, Ondo State, offering 79 NUC-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across 10 colleges plus flexible and foundation pathways to Nigerian students.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA), University-Affiliated Pathway & Foundation Programs (EDAIAJAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate degrees
• Professional certifications
• Flexible learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Owo

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Tuition fees paid by undergraduate students. Payment options include full payment (5% discount), 50% per semester (no discount), or three installments (5% premium).
2. Auxiliary Fees: Various ancillary fees including clinical fees, NHIS fees, accommodation fees, acceptance fees, development levy, matriculation fees, convocation fees, laboratory coat fees, SWEP fees for engineering students, and professional examination charges.
3. Application and Processing Fees: Screening fees (N2,000 for those who chose AU as first choice, N7,500 for others), application form fees, change of course fees, transcript fees, and administration charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Achievers University is a private Nigerian university that sells undergraduate, postgraduate, foundation, and flexible part-time degree programs across 11 academic colleges and faculties, plus supplementary diploma and certificate courses in complementary professional fields. It charges tuition and auxiliary fees to individual students, operates a fully residential campus in Owo, Ondo State, and is accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and relevant professional bodies including ICAN.

Product overview

Achievers University is a private Nigerian university offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple academic colleges and faculties. The institution operates as a unified educational institution organized into ten colleges: College of Natural & Applied Sciences (CONAS), College of Social & Management Sciences (COSMAS), College of Engineering & Technology (COET), College of Law (COL), College of Medicine, Faculty of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Education, and Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. The university additionally offers flexible learning options through AU-FAP (part-time bridge programs), JUPEB foundation programs, and diploma/certificate courses for professional development. All programs are approved and accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and relevant professional regulatory agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faculty of Natural & Applied Sciences (FoNAS / CONAS) Undergraduate and postgraduate programs in natural and applied sciences including Microbiology, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Medical Laboratory Science, and Plant Science and Biotechnology, for Nigerian students seeking accredited science degrees.
• Faculty of Social & Management Sciences (FoSMAS / COSMAS) Undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Mass Communication, Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, Sociology, and Criminology & Security Studies for students seeking management and social science degrees.
• Faculty of Engineering & Technology (FoET / COET) Undergraduate engineering programs in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering for students pursuing professional engineering qualifications.
• Faculty of Law (FoL / College of Law) Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree program accredited by the National Universities Commission for students pursuing legal education.
• Faculty of Nursing Science (FoNS) Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) degree approved by the National Universities Commission and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria for students pursuing professional nursing qualifications.
• Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science Medical Laboratory Science degree program with professional examination components for students pursuing clinical laboratory science qualifications.
• College of Medicine Comprehensive medical college providing medical education and training programs for students pursuing medical degrees.
• Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences Foundational medical science education program for students entering medical studies at Achievers University.
• Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacy) Pharmaceutical sciences education and training programs for students pursuing pharmacy qualifications.
• Faculty of Education Teacher education and educational development programs for students pursuing careers in education.
• Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FoAHS) Allied health sciences programs including Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT), B.Sc. Public Health, and B.Sc. Health Information Management for students pursuing allied health careers.
• College of Postgraduate Studies Postgraduate degree programs including Masters and PhD offerings across multiple disciplines for graduates seeking advanced academic qualifications.
• Achievers University Flexible Academic Programmes (AU-FAP) Part-time and bridge degree programs delivered as weekend classes for working professionals and HND holders seeking a university degree without disrupting their employment.
• Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB) Programme Foundation programme enabling students to gain direct entry admission into Nigerian universities through JUPEB preliminary examination certification.
• Diploma and Certificate Courses Additional diploma and certificate courses in Computer Science, French Language, Law, Accounting, Procurement studies, and Theology & Church History, designed to give students a more wholesome and competitive degree alongside their primary programme.

Quantifiable outcome

• University claims to be among best for Nursing and Medical Laboratory Science professional examinations in Nigeria
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2019ICAN provides full accreditation for the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Accounting programme. This accreditation allows Accounting graduates of Achievers University to enjoy exemptions in ICAN's Professional Examinations. The accreditation was granted following an exercise conducted between June 5 and June 8, 2017, and renewed in 2019.
• National Universities Commission (NUC)coreOthersNUC is the regulatory body that approved the establishment of Achievers University in 2007 and continues to regulate its programmes. The university was licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria through NUC on December 11, 2007.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fountain University: Private university in Osogbo, Osun State, established 2007. Comparable as a private southwest Nigerian university founded in the same year as Achievers, with multi-college structure and tuition-driven model targeting Nigerian undergraduates.
• Bells University of Technology: Private technology-focused university in Ota, Ogun State. Comparable as a private Nigerian university with an emphasis on Engineering/Technology and Sciences programmes, and similar tuition-driven business model serving southwest Nigerian students.
• Babcock University: Private Seventh-day Adventist university in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State. Comparable as a private Nigerian university with multiple colleges (Medicine, Law, Engineering, Sciences), professional accreditations, and similar tuition-driven revenue model targeting Nigerian undergraduates.
• Covenant University: Private Nigerian university in Ota, Ogun State, founded in 2002 by Living Faith Church. Comparable as a faith-inspired private university offering multi-college programmes (Sciences, Engineering, Management, Law) with strong brand reputation and similar tuition-driven model.
• Lead City University: Private university in Ibadan, Oyo State, founded 2005. Comparable as a private southwest Nigerian university offering multi-disciplinary programmes (Sciences, Management, Law, Social Sciences) with similar tuition-driven revenue model.
• Caleb University: Private Nigerian university in Lagos, established 2007 (same founding year as Achievers). Comparable multi-college private university offering programmes in Sciences, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, and Management with similar tuition and recruitment model.
• Bowen University: Private Baptist university in Iwo, Osun State, established in 2001. Comparable as a faith-based private Nigerian university in southwest Nigeria with colleges covering Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, and Health Sciences; similar target market of Nigerian UTME students.
• Redeemer's University: Private Christian university in Ede, Osun State, founded 2005. Comparable as a private faith-based Nigerian university with colleges in Sciences, Management, Social Sciences, and Engineering, and similar JAMB/UTME-based student recruitment.
• Afe Babalola University: Private university in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, founded 2009. Directly comparable as a private Nigerian university founded by a prominent individual (Afe Babalola) with multi-college offerings (Law, Engineering, Medicine, Sciences) and similar post-2007 establishment era.

Broad incumbents

• Pan-Atlantic University: Private university in Lagos (Lagos Business School operator). Comparable as a high-end private Nigerian higher-education institution, though its scale and emphasis on graduate management education make it a broader incumbent in the private Nigerian university landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AchieversUniversityOwoOnline
• Instagraminstagram.com/achieversuniversityowo

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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