Edo University, Iyamho
Edo University Main Entrance | |
Former name | Edo State University, Uzairue |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 2016 |
Academic affiliation | National Universities Commission |
| Budget | ₦30billion |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English |
| Website | edouniversity |
Edo University, Iyamho (abbreviated EDI) is a state government-owned tertiary institution founded in 2016. Formerly known as Edo State University, Uzairue, it is located in Iyamho, a town in Etsako West local government area of Edo State, Nigeria.
In December 2024, the Edo state governor, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo approved the renaming of the university from Edo state University, Uzairue, to Edo University, Iyamho. On 23 March 2016, the university was approved by the National Universities Commission as Nigeria's 41st state university. Edo University offer undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.