The University of Ibadan, or UI, was established in 1948 and is Nigeria’s first university. Until 1962, when it became a fully fledged independent university, it was a College of the University of London under a special relationship arrangement.
The University, which began with academic programs in Arts, Science, and Medicine, has grown into a comprehensive learning institution with academic programs in sixteen Faculties: Arts, Science, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Agriculture, the Social Sciences, Education, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Technology, Law, Public Health, Dentistry, Economics, Renewable Natural Resources, and Environmental Design and Management.
The Faculties of the Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Public Health and Dentistry are organised as a College of Medicine. The University has other academic units among which are:
Institute of Child Health, Institute of Education, Institute of African Studies, Centre for Child Adolescent and Mental Health, Centre for Educational Media Resource Studies, African Regional Centre for Information Science (ARCIS), Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CEPACS), Centre for Petroleum, Energy, Economics and Law (CPEEL), Centre for Sustainable Development (CESDEV), and Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI),Institute for Advanced Medical Research and Training (IAMRAT), Centre for Drug Discovery, Development & Production (CDDDP), Centre for Control & Prevention of Zoonosis (CCPZ).
A new National Institute for Maternal Child & Neonatal Health (NIMCNH) & Institute for Infectious Diseases are under construction. A new School of Business (UISB) is expected to take off later this year. The University, as part of efforts to fulfil a God-given mandate of promoting Nigeria’s development, established a Research Foundation (UIRF).
In response to emerging threats to peace and peaceful co-existence in Africa, the University established the Institute for Peace and Strategic Studies (IPSS) to provide actionable studies and solutions.
The University of Ibadan Postgraduate School is, well acknowledged within and outside the country as one of the largest in Africa and the flagship of Postgraduate Education in Nigeria as it produces the much required human resources for the entire Nigerian University system, the Nigerian public and private sectors and beyond.
The Postgraduate School enrolment takes about 50% of the entire student enrolment. University of Ibadan produces an average of 3,000 Masters & 250 Ph.Ds every year. The University currently hosts the Pan African University Life & Earth Sciences Institute on behalf of the West African Subregion.
This is an initiative of the African Union. The programme is in its 2nd year and has 97 students from all over Africa. The main thrust of the University for the 21st century is to be world-class institution for academic excellence geared towards meeting societal needs. Today, the University is consistently ranked among the prestigious Universities in the world.
There are twelve Halls of Residence which provide accommodation for about 30% of the population of students in the regular studies mode; and three others under construction with the support of the FG Revitalisation Funds.
The University has 1212 housing units, out of which of which 609 units are occupied by senior staff and 603 units by junior staff. The University of Ibadan is, therefore, a truly complex organization.
Its governance is based on the Committee System; all the Boards and Committees report to Council and/or Senate. In order to carry out its main functions of teaching, research and community service, the University has been providing to a large extent, basic services like electricity and water supply, security, health facilities and other municipal services to its staff and students.
Through its alumni and alumnae, the University of Ibadan has, in the past six decades contributed significantly to the political, industrial, economic and cultural development of Nigeria.
Admission process into UI
Below are the steps to gain admission into UI:
1. Obtain the JAMB UTME form
To be eligible for admission into UI, you need to obtain the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) form.
You can get this form by visiting the JAMB website or any JAMB-accredited centre.
2. Choose UI as your preferred institution
During the UTME registration, make sure to select the Universitysity Of Ibadan (UI) as your preferred institution.
This will increase your chances of gaining admission in UI.
3. Prepare for UTME
To increase your chances of admission into UI, it is important to prepare well for the UTME.Study past questions and relevant materials related to your desired course of study.
You can also consider attending tutorials or enrolling in a reputable tutorial centre for assistance.
4. Score above UI cut off mark
After taking the UTME, aim to score above the cutoff mark set by UI for your desired course of study.
Scoring higher than the cutoff mark will improve your chances of admission.
5. Apply for UI Post-UTME
Once you meet the cutoff mark, apply for UI’s Post-UTME screening exercise
6. Participate in UI Post-UTME screening exercise
Participating in UI screening exercise is another step on how to gain admission in UI this year.
It’s advisable to attend the screening exercise on the specified date, time, and venue.
Make sure to meet all the requirements and provide all necessary documents during the screening.
7. Wait for the UI admission list
After the screening exercise, patiently wait for UI admission list.
If you meet all the requirements and are successful in the screening, you will be offered admission into UI.