Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemesi-Ekiti - HUST

What Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemesi-Ekiti - HUST does

Hillside University of Science and Technology (HUST) is a privately held, federally licensed Nigerian university headquartered in Okemesi-Ekiti, Ekiti State, and founded under a National Universities Commission (NUC) licence granted on June 9, 2023. The university delivers NUC-approved undergraduate programmes across four constituent colleges: the College of Business, Law and Educational Sciences; the College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences; the College of Engineering Sciences and Technology; and the Tristate College of Medicine and Health Sciences. It operates a second physical site in Ibadan for pre-clinical medical training and has launched Certificate and Diploma programmes in Security and Intelligence Studies through a Centre for Intelligence and Security Studies in partnership with the Global Counter Terrorism Institute (GCTI), USA. The target customers are individual Nigerian undergraduate applicants entering via JAMB UTME, Direct Entry, or transfer, including a subsidised cohort of nursing students funded through the Beyond Education Scholarship with Sterling Bank.

HUST runs a digital-first academic infrastructure built on a custom student e-portal (eportal.hust.edu.ng), a separate human-resource portal (hust-hr.web.app), a VigiLearn-powered admissions application portal (admissions.hust.edu.ng), a digital library with 24/7 catalogue access, and state-of-the-art ICT laboratories, with standard third-party integrations for Google Maps and Facebook Pixel. Partnerships with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) provide aerospace and engineering access, and University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan supports clinical training for the Tristate medical college.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees charged to enrolled undergraduates (with NUC-approved programmes and an option for installment payments and fee reductions), supplemented by a non-refundable NGN 10,000 application fee per UTME application and on-campus hostel/dining fees. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the online admissions portal, the JAMB national admissions system, WhatsApp contact lines, and earned media around events such as matriculation ceremonies, while admissions are also accepted for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 academic sessions.

Name

Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemesi-Ekiti - HUST

Legal name

Hillside University of Science & Technology

Website

https://hust.edu.ng

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HUST is a federally licensed Nigerian private university in Okemesi-Ekiti (with an Ibadan pre-clinical campus) offering NUC-approved undergraduate degrees across STEM, business, law, and health sciences, serving domestic students via JAMB admissions and institutional partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

Keywords

• Private higher education
• Stem university programs
• Health sciences training
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Nigerian university tuition

Headquarters

HQ city

Okemesi-Ekiti

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: HUST generates primary revenue from tuition and associated academic fees charged to enrolled undergraduate and postgraduate students. The university offers installment payment options and fee reductions to improve affordability and accessibility. All programs are approved by the NUC and other regulatory bodies.
2. Application Fees: A non-refundable application fee of NGN 10,000 is charged for undergraduate UTME applications via the admissions portal. Additional fees may apply for Direct Entry and transfer applications.
3. Campus Accommodation (Hostel Fees): On-campus hostel accommodation is provided, with dining facilities, generating ancillary revenue from students who opt for university-managed housing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HUST is a Federal Government-approved private university that delivers NUC-approved undergraduate degree programmes across STEM, Business, Law, Agriculture, and Health Sciences through four constituent colleges, supported by on-campus residential facilities, a dedicated Ibadan pre-clinical training campus, a digital library, and a VigiLearn-powered admissions portal for self-serve applications.

Product overview

Hillside University of Science and Technology (HUST) is a private university in Okemesi-Ekiti, Nigeria, offering a comprehensive higher education platform through its main website (hust.edu.ng), student e-portal, and third-party powered admission portal (VigiLearn). The university operates four colleges: College of Business, Law and Educational Sciences; College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences; College of Engineering Sciences and Technology; and Tristate College of Medicine and Health Sciences. Programs span undergraduate degrees in STEM, Management, Business, Health Sciences, and Law. The institution also operates an Ibadan Campus for pre-clinical medical training and a Centre for Intelligence and Security Studies. Supporting infrastructure includes student housing, dining, medical services, sports facilities, library resources, and ICT services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programmes NUC-approved undergraduate degree programmes covering STEM (Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering), Health Sciences (MBBS, Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Science, Dentistry, Optometry, Audiology, Physiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics), Business (Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Mass Communication, Logistics & Supply Chain), Agriculture/Life/Environmental Sciences, and Law, designed for Nigerian secondary school graduates and transfer students.
• Remedial Programme Pre-university remedial courses designed to prepare prospective students for HUST's undergraduate degree programmes and meet Nigerian university entry qualifications.
• Certificate and Diploma Programmes in Security and Intelligence Studies Certificate and Diploma programmes in Security and Intelligence Studies delivered through the Centre for Intelligence and Security Studies in partnership with GCTI USA, targeting students and security/intelligence professionals seeking formal training in counter-terrorism, intelligence, and strategic security management in Africa.
• Beyond Education Nursing Scholarship (Sterling Bank Partnership) A 100% tuition-funded nursing degree programme at HUST administered in partnership with Sterling Bank under the Beyond Education Scholarship initiative, targeting aspiring Nigerian nursing students who lack financial means, with applications routed through Sterling Bank's platform.
• On-Campus Hostel Accommodation On-campus hostel accommodation with dining facilities provided to enrolled HUST students at the main Okemesi campus, generating ancillary recurring revenue for the university.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates equipped to become innovators, job creators, and transformational leaders through a holistic Head, Heart, and Hands approach to education.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global Counter Terrorism Institute (GCTI), USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025HUST welcomed the Africa Technical Representative of GCTI, Mr. Juan-Pierre Fouche, to its campus to launch Certificate and Diploma programmes in Security and Intelligence Studies under HUST's newly established Centre for Intelligence and Security Studies. The partnership aims to position HUST as a hub for cutting-edge training in security and intelligence, addressing Africa's growing demand for counter-terrorism and security management expertise. Rear Admiral Leye Jaiyeola (Rtd.) serves as the Centre's pioneer Director.
• University College Hospital (UCH), IbadancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2025HUST maintains a growing collaboration with UCH Ibadan for clinical training and medical education support. Professor Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo, CMD of UCH Ibadan, visited the HUST main campus on June 10, 2025, and expressed intent to visit the Ibadan Campus where 200-level medical students undergo pre-clinical training. The relationship supports HUST's goal of delivering world-class medical education and clinical exposure for its Tristate College of Medicine and Health Sciences students.
• National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), AbujacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025HUST signed a Memorandum of Understanding with NASRDA to drive innovation in Aerospace, Mechatronics, and Mechanical Engineering. Key components include: (1) Faculty and staff exchange between HUST and NASRDA; (2) Annual student placements and SIWES opportunities for HUST students in aerospace and engineering fields; (3) Co-supervision of student research projects by HUST faculty and NASRDA experts; (4) Access to NASRDA's state-of-the-art laboratories and workshops for HUST students and faculty. Prof. Babatunde Rabiu (NASRDA) and Prof. Babatunde Adebesin (HUST) serve as MoU Desk Officers.
• Sterling Bank (Beyond Education Scholarship)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHUST partners with Sterling Bank on the Beyond Education Scholarship initiative, which fully funds nursing education at HUST. The scholarship covers 100% tuition for the entire duration of the nursing degree. Benefits include tuition-free education, world-class learning environment, mentorship, and career guidance. Applications are submitted via Sterling Bank's platform (sterling.ng/FUT). This partnership serves as a key GTM lever for attracting nursing students who might otherwise not afford university education.
• Kings College, LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA research team from Kings College, London visited Nigeria and paid a courtesy visit to HUST's Chancellor, Mr. Laoye Jayieola, as part of an ongoing groundbreaking research collaboration. This relationship signals HUST's growing traction in international research and development.
• VigiLearn (Edutech Advanced Business Technologies Ltd / VigiLearn Technologies FZE)coreTechnology or IntegrationVigiLearn (a product of Edutech Advanced Business Technologies Ltd) provides the technology platform powering HUST's official admissions portal (admissions.hust.edu.ng), including application form management, payment processing, and application status tracking. The platform supports UTME, Direct Entry, and transfer student applications.
• Tristate Hospital / Tristate College of Health and Medical SciencesminorOthersTristate Hospital is the affiliated teaching hospital for HUST's Tristate College of Medicine and Health Sciences. The hospital provides clinical training facilities and serves as the practical training base for medical and health sciences students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Hust_uni
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hillside-university-of-science-and-technology-okemesi-ekiti
• Instagraminstagram.com/hust_uni

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemesi-Ekiti - HUST