The Imo State University in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria was established in 1981 through law No. 4 passed by the Imo State House of Assembly. The university admitted the first intake of 392 pioneer students on 23 October 1981.
Motto: "Excellence in service"
Type: Public
Established: 1981
Vice-Chancellor: Professor Uchefula Ugonna Chukwumaeze