Bells University of Technology
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Bells University of Technology is the first private university of technology established in Nigeria. It was established in 2004, and began admitting students from the 2005/2006 academic session.
, Primary and Secondary
schools. The Bells Educational Foundation is part owned by Olusegun Obasanjo, an ex-President
of Nigeria
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The proprietor of the Bells University of Technology is the Bells Educational Foundation. It has always desired to make input into university education delivery in Nigeria, having successfully established and run Bells Secondary Schools in Ota for some years. It is the dream of Bells Educational Foundation to establish a unique university where the good foundation given to the products of its secondary school and other secondary schools could be built upon. The opportunity wa made available by the Federal Government, when Act No. 9 of 1993 was promulgated, allowing private individuals or organizations to establish universities in Nigeria, provided they meet certain criteria laid down by the Federal Government. In order to realize its dream, the Bells Educational Foundation, the Proprietor of the university, has acquired a large expanse of land (more than 300 hectares) in Badagry, Lagos State, for the physical development of the University. The Proprietor of the Bells University of Technology set up a planning committee, made up of former vice-chancellors of top Nigerian universities, top academic staff and other seasoned university planners and professionals. The planning committee received briefing from the proprietor on the type of university envisaged and thereafter brought their expertise to bear on the planning process. To ensure uniqueness, the University would offer courses that would:
* Support relevant and sustainable technology that is transferable and applicable especially in the area of biotechnology
* Be ICT-driven and at the cutting edge of Science and Technology and
* Include studies that produce a balanced education
VISION
“To be a world - renowned University that is committed to the development and transformation of society through environmental friendly technological and other innovations ”.
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History
Bellstech was established in 2004 by The Bells Educational Foundation, which already ran NurseryNursery school
A nursery school is a school for children between the ages of one and five years, staffed by suitably qualified and other professionals who encourage and supervise educational play rather than simply providing childcare...
, Primary and Secondary
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
schools. The Bells Educational Foundation is part owned by Olusegun Obasanjo, an ex-President
President
A president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
of Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
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The proprietor of the Bells University of Technology is the Bells Educational Foundation. It has always desired to make input into university education delivery in Nigeria, having successfully established and run Bells Secondary Schools in Ota for some years. It is the dream of Bells Educational Foundation to establish a unique university where the good foundation given to the products of its secondary school and other secondary schools could be built upon. The opportunity wa made available by the Federal Government, when Act No. 9 of 1993 was promulgated, allowing private individuals or organizations to establish universities in Nigeria, provided they meet certain criteria laid down by the Federal Government. In order to realize its dream, the Bells Educational Foundation, the Proprietor of the university, has acquired a large expanse of land (more than 300 hectares) in Badagry, Lagos State, for the physical development of the University. The Proprietor of the Bells University of Technology set up a planning committee, made up of former vice-chancellors of top Nigerian universities, top academic staff and other seasoned university planners and professionals. The planning committee received briefing from the proprietor on the type of university envisaged and thereafter brought their expertise to bear on the planning process. To ensure uniqueness, the University would offer courses that would:
* Support relevant and sustainable technology that is transferable and applicable especially in the area of biotechnology
* Be ICT-driven and at the cutting edge of Science and Technology and
* Include studies that produce a balanced education
VISION
“To be a world - renowned University that is committed to the development and transformation of society through environmental friendly technological and other innovations ”.
Colleges and departments
BUT is made up of six Colleges and twenty-six DepartmentsAcademic department
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College of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Physics with Electronics
- Applied Mathematics & Statistics
- Industrial Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Aquaculture & Fisheries Mgt
- Marine Biology
College of Food Sciences
- Food Science with Business Mgt
- Food Technology
- Biotechnology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
College of Information and Communications Technology
- Computer Science and Technology
- Information Technology
College of Management Sciences
- Business Computing and Information Technology
- Human Resources Management
- International Business
- Marketing
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance and Banking
- Transport Management and Planning
- Project Management Technology
College of Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering