Sam Maris University, licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria in May 2023 is the first private University in Akoko Land, established with the vision to be a world-renowned University that is internationally distinguished for excellent research, high academic standards in legal, managerial, social and applied sciences, and commitment to social justice. The University is located within a serene and secure environment at Km 2, Etioro - Afaa Road, Supare-Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State. Our state-of-the-art structures include the Senate Building, Administrative Block and Academic Buildings, Sports Field, Hostels, Library, Health Centre, Cafeteria, well-equipped Laboratories and other facilities such as internet connectivity, etc. and the University runs twenty-two (22) first degree programmes across four (4) Faculties namely Faculty of Computing and Environmental Sciences; Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences; Faculty of Law; and Faculty of Social and Management Sciences.