Department of Mechanical Engineering came into existence at the University of Ilorin in October 1978 with enrolment of students in the preliminary year (now called 100 Level) and appointment of a Professor as Head of Department. Eleven students were graduated in the first set in 1982/83 session, while over 3000 students have graduated from the Department till date. The Department is located at the main campus of University of Ilorin. The Head of Department’s office and lecturers’ offices are in Block 8. The laboratories, wooden and material workshops are in Block 7. The Mechanical Engineering Workshop is in Block 9.