The Senate is the chief academic organ of the University. The following members constitute the Senate:

• The Vice-Chancellor (Chairman);
• The Deputy Vice-Chancellors;
• The University Secretary
• Deans of colleges as may be established within the University;
• A non-Academic staff that the University Council determines, who is elected by the Non-Academic staff;
• Two students of the University to be elected by the students in accordance with the Students Union Procedure;
• Three persons who are capable of contributing to the academic and social development of the University, appointed by the Board of Trustees