Skyline University
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 2018 |
| Chancellor | Sanusi Lamido Sanusi |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Ajith Kumar Vadakki Veetil |
Administrative staff | Abubakar Sadiq Ismail (DoP) |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Red White Blue |
| Nickname | SUN |
| Website | www |
Skyline University is a privately owned University in Kano, Nigeria.[1] Skyline University Nigeria was established in 2018. The federal government of Nigeria gave the approval to start up the private owned institution in May, 2018.[2] Skyline University Nigeria is the first private University in Kano, Nigeria and also the second private University in North-West region of Nigeria.[3]
Academic Division
From the establishment of the new institution in 2018, Skyline University Nigeria has grown into 3 different faculties with departments attached to the faculties.
There are:[4]
School of Science and Information Technology
- Mathematical Science
- Chemical Science
- Geology
- Biological Sciences
- Physics Sciences
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
School of Arts, Management and Social Science
- Mass Communication
- Management
- Economics
- Political Science
- Tourism and Hospitality Management
School of Basic Medical Sciences
- Doctor of Physiotherapy
- B.NSc Nursing Sciences
Vice Chancellors
The pioneer vice chancellor of Skyline University, Nigeria is Professor Sudhakar Kota, he matriculated the pioneer students of the institution, a total of 82 students in 2019, the matriculation witnessed some popular figures in Nigeria including the Emir of Kano.[5][6][7]
In 2021, Skyline University Nigeria announces the arrival of a new vice-chancellor after the tenure of Professor Sudhakar Kota was over, the new vice-chancellor announced was Ajith Kumar Vadakki Veetil, an expatriate Doctor from the Skyline University College, He resumed office on Wednesday 27th, January 2021 to replace the former Vice-Chancellor Professor Sudhakar Kota.[8]
References
- ^ "Skyline University Nigeria | Ranking & Review". www.unirank.org. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ^ "Nigerian government approves establishment of Skyline University". Premium Times. 2018-05-09. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ^ "Kano gets first private university". Premium Times. 2018-07-03. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ^ "Skyline University Nigeria". Skyline University Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ^ "Emir Sanusi at SUN matriculation: Kano will soon have quality doctors, engineers, others". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2019-04-27. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ^ "Just In: Skyline University Partners Kano Varsity On Library, Research". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ^ "Skyline varsity matriculates 82 pioneer students". Punch Newspapers. 2019-05-06. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ^ University, Skyline. "Skyline University Nigeria Welcomes New Vice-Chancellor". www.sun.edu.ng. Retrieved 2021-12-18.