History

The Postgraduate School (PG School) was established in 1976 with Prof. M.O. Olofinboba as the pioneer Dean of the School. The School is the hub of postgraduate studies and programmes at the University of Ilorin. The PG School started with two students in the Faculty of Science in October 1977. It is a clearing house through which all processes of Postgraduate Studies in all Faculties and Departments pass through for scrutiny and approval with the main purpose of enhancing quality assurance and control.
The School is headed by a Dean, who oversees the running of the School and drives all the processes that go through it. He is assisted by a Secretary, two Sub-Deans, who are usually the appointees of the Dean, and a number of administrative staff. The Dean of the School is usually elected by the Senate of the University for a two-year term, renewable for another term. The membership of the Board of the Postgraduate School includes:

a. Dean of PG School – Chairman
b. The University Librarian
c. Two Senate Representatives
d. One Representative from each Faculty that offers a PG Programme
e. Sub-Deans of the PG School
f. Secretary of the PG School – Secretary

About four years ago, the Postgraduate School, previously situated near the Old Faculty of Arts (Jaji Ishowo House), relocated to its new premises. The new Postgraduate School Building is now located before the University Dam, between the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies and the Centre for Ilorin Studies. The building boasts ample space, including a fully equipped, state-of-the-art virtual room for postgraduate oral examinations, as well as a fully furnished board room for Postgraduate Board meetings and other programs.