The Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), Ikere-Ekiti, has commenced postgraduate education with the resumption of its pioneer postgraduate students for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The development marks a significant milestone in the university’s academic expansion and its drive to become an internationally recognised institution for advanced learning, research, innovation and intellectual development.

The Provost of the College of Postgraduate Studies, Professor Adekunle Adegun, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists, explaining that the commencement of the programmes followed approval by the National Universities Commission (NUC) for the university to offer Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes across 33 academic disciplines.

Adegun said the introduction of postgraduate programmes would strengthen BOUESTI’s academic structure and expand opportunities for graduates, researchers and working professionals seeking advanced qualifications.

He explained that the university was committed to delivering innovative and globally competitive postgraduate education through flexible learning approaches, technological advancement, research collaboration and contemporary academic practices.

According to him, the postgraduate education framework is designed to go beyond conventional academic engagement by promoting accessibility, intellectual development and knowledge creation in line with internationally recognised standards.

The Provost added that the initiative would equip postgraduate students with the expertise and research capabilities required to address emerging challenges across different sectors of society.

He noted that the commencement of the programmes also reinforces the university’s vision of becoming an internationally recognised institution distinguished by innovation, knowledge advancement and self-reliance.

Adegun said the university would continue to integrate teaching, research, innovation and practical knowledge into its academic programmes to promote sustainable societal development.

He described the resumption of the pioneer postgraduate students as the beginning of a new phase in BOUESTI’s development, expressing confidence that the initiative would produce a new generation of scholars, researchers and professionals capable of contributing to national development and the global knowledge community.

He added that the university’s entry into postgraduate education was not merely an expansion of its academic offerings but a strategic step towards establishing itself as a destination for innovative, accessible and globally relevant higher education.