The University of Ibadan (UI) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Nigeria. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various fields of study. If you are interested in applying to UI for the 2024/2025 academic session, you need to know the admission requirements for your chosen course. In this post, we will provide you with the general and specific UI admission requirements for all courses.
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What are the Entry Requirements for the University of Ibadan?
To be eligible for admission into UI, you must meet the following general requirements:
- Have at least five (5) credit passes in WAEC, NECO, GCE, in no more than two (2) sittings. You must have credit passes in English Language and subject areas for ALL disciplines and Mathematics for ALL Science-based disciplines, Educational Management and Economics and at least a pass in Mathematics for other Social Science Courses.
- You must have sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and meet the required JAMB cut-off mark for the University of Ibadan.
- You should not be below the age of sixteen (16) years at the time of application.
- You must participate in the UI Post UTME screening exercise and obtain a minimum score as determined by the university.
- You must have chosen UI as your first choice of institution during the UTME registration or changed your institution to UI through the JAMB portal.
UI Courses and Requirements
| Faculty | Programme | Direct Entry REQUIREMENTS | UTME Subjects | UTME REQUIREMENTS | Special Consideration (Waiver) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Agricultural Economics | 2 ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and One from Biology / Botany / Zoology / Agricultural Science, Economics, Physics, Geography and Geology / Mathematics (Pure & Applied) | English Language, Chemistry, Agriculture or Biology, Mathematics or Physics | 5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, Biology/Agric Science, Chemistry, Mathematics and any one/two of Geography, Physics and Economics. | (i) IBADAN accept NCE / OND / HND in the related fields (ii) IBADAN accepts O/L credit pass in Biology and Credit pass in Agric Science. | |
| Agriculture | Agricultural Extension and Rural Development | 2 ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and One from Biology / Botany / Zoology / Agricultural Science, Economics, Physics, Geography and Geology / Mathematics (Pure and applied) | English Language, Chemistry, Agriculture or Biology, Mathematics or Physics | 5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, Biology/Agric Science, Chemistry, Mathematics and any one/two of Geography, Physics and Economics. | (i) IBADAN accept NCE / OND / HND in the related fields (ii) IBADAN accepts O/L credit pass in Biology and Credit pass in Agric Science. | |
| Agriculture | Crop & Horticulture Sciences (formerly Agronomy) | 2 ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and One in Biology / Botany / Zoology / Agricultural Science, Economics, Physics, Geography and Geology / Mathematics (Pure and applied) | English Language, Chemistry, Agriculture or Biology, Mathematics or Physics | 5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, Biology/Agric Science, Chemistry, Mathematics and any one/two of Geography, Physics and Economics. | (i) IBADAN accept NCE / OND / HND in the related fields (ii) IBADAN accepts O/L credit pass in Biology and Credit pass in Agric Science. | |
| Agriculture | Soil Resources Management (formerly Agronomy) | 2 ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and One from Biology / Botany / Zoology / Agricultural Science, Economics, Physics, Geography and Geology / Mathematics (Pure and applied) | English Language, Chemistry, Agriculture or Biology, Mathematics or Physics | 5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, Biology/Agric Science, Chemistry, Mathematics and any one/two of Geography, Physics and Economics. | (i) IBADAN accept NCE / OND / HND in the related fields (ii) IBADAN accepts O/L credit pass in Biology and Credit pass in Agric Science. | |
| Agriculture | Animal Science | 2 ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and One in Biology / Botany / Zoology / Agricultural Science, Economics, Physics, Geography and Geology / Mathematics (Pure and applied) | English Language, Chemistry, Agriculture or Biology, Mathematics or Physics | 5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, Biology/Agric Science, Chemistry, Mathematics and any one/two of Geography, Physics and Economics. | (i) IBADAN accept NCE / OND / HND in the related fields (ii) IBADAN accepts O/L credit pass in Biology and Credit pass in Agric Science. | |
| Agriculture | Crop Protection and Environmental Biology | 2 ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and One from Biology / Botany / Zoology / Agricultural Science, Economics, Physics, Geography and Geology / Mathematics (Pure & Applied) | English Language, Chemistry, Agriculture or Biology, Mathematics or Physics | 5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, Biology/Agric Science, Chemistry, Mathematics and any one/two of Geography, Physics and Economics. | (i) IBADAN accept NCE / OND / HND in the related fields (ii) IBADAN accepts O/L credit pass in Biology and Credit pass in Agric Science. | |
| Renewable & Natural Resources | Aquaculture and Fisheries Management | 2 ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and One from Biology / Botany / Zoology / Agric Science / Economics / Physics / Geography / Mathematics | English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Science and any one of Physics/Mathematics | 5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, Biology/Agric Science, Chemistry, Mathematics and any one/two of Geography, Physics and Economics | IBADAN accepts OND or NCE in Fisheries and Agriculture provided ‘O’ Level requirements are met. | |
| Renewable & Natural Resources | Forest Production and Products (formerly Forest Resources Management) | 2 ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and Biology or Botany or Zoology or Agric Science | English Language, Chemistry, Agriculture or Biology, Mathematics or Physics | 5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Agriculture or Biology, Physics, Geography or Economics | IBADAN accepts OND or NCE in Forestry provided ‘O’ level requirements are met. | |
| Renewable & Natural Resources | Social And Enviromental Forest (formerly Forest Resources Management) | 2 ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and Biology or Botany or Zoology or Agric Science | English Language, Chemistry, Agriculture or Biology, Mathematics or Physics | 5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Agriculture or Biology, Physics, Geography or Economics | IBADAN accepts OND or NCE in Forestry provided ‘O’ level requirements are met. | |
| Renewable & Natural Resources | Wildlife & Ecotourism Management | 2 ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and One in Biology/Botany/Zoology/Agric Science/Economics/Physics/Geography/Mathematics | English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture and any one of Physics/Mathematics | 5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, Biology or Agriculture, Chemistry, Mathematics and any one/two of Geography, Physics and Economics | IBADAN accepts OND or NCE in Wildlife Management, Fisheries Management, Agriculture, Animal Health, Hotel and Catering Management, Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, Ecotourism Management, and Transport Management provided ‘O’ Level requirements are met. |
| Faculty | Programme | Direct Entry REQUIREMENTS | UTME Subjects | UTME REQUIREMENTS | Special Consideration (Waiver) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts | Linguistics & African Languages [a] Linguistics | At least TWO ‘A’ level passes to include any language (preferably an African Language) and another Arts or Social Science subjects. | English Language, one Arts subject and any other two subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science. | 5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, one Arts subject and any other three or four subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science. | IBADAN accepts NCE to include any language (preferably an African language) and another Arts or Social Science subjects at Credit level. NOTE: A certified knowledge of another language other than English will be an added advantage. | |
| Arts | [b] Yoruba | A level pass of not less than a ‘D’ grade in Yoruba and One Arts/Social Science subjects. NCE (in Yoruba and any other Arts or Social Science subjects with at least a merit). Relevent degree holders may also apply. | English Language, one Arts subject and any other two subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science. | 5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, one Arts subject and any other three or four subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science. | One Arts subject is not the same as the English Language which is compulsory for all candidates | |
| Arts | [c] Igbo | A level pass of not less than ‘D’ grade in Igbo and One Arts/Social Science subjects. NCE (in Igbo and any other Arts or Social Science subjects with at least a merit). Relevent degree holders may also apply. | English Language, one Arts subject and any other two subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science. | 5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, one Arts subject and any other three or four subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science. | One Arts subject is not the same as English Language which is compulsory for all candidates | |
| Arts | Anthropology | 2 ‘A’ level passes or NCE with Credit pass in Arts subjects: Geography / Economics | English Language, one Arts subject and any two Arts or Social Sciences. Commerce, Business Studies, Book Keeping, Accounting and Civic Education are not acceptable | 5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, two Arts subjects and others from Arts or Social Sciences subjects. Commerce, Business Studies, Book Keeping, Accounting and Civic Education are not acceptable. | IBADAN accepts OND in related disciplines such as Social Works, Theatre Arts, Mass Comm, Journalism, Theology, Tourism, Museum Management and Arabic and Islamic Studies with Upper Credit. | |
| Arts | Arabic Studies | Two ‘A’ level passes in Arabic and any other Arts or Social Science subjects | English Language, Arabic and any other two from Arts, Science or Social Sciences | 5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, Arabic and any other subjects from Arts, Social Science or Science. | IBADAN accepts: NCE with at least Credit in Arabic and other Arts, Social Science or Science subjects. |
UI Admission Requirements for Medicine and Surgery
Unibadan admission requirements for Medicine and Surgery are:
3 ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Physics and Biology/Zoology. UTME subjects: English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Unibadan Admission Requirements for Law
Unibadan admission requirements for Law are:
2 ‘A’ level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects. UTME subjects: English Language and any three Arts or Social Science subjects
UI Admission Requirements for all Courses
The admission requirements for all courses, Direct entry and UTME candidates at the University of Ibadan are compiled in the PDF below. Click the download button to access the requirements.
How to Apply for UI Admission
To apply for UI admission, you need to follow these steps:
- Visit the JAMB portal and create a profile if you have not done so already.
- Generate a payment invoice and pay the application fee of N2,000 through any of the available channels.
- After payment, log in to the portal and fill out the online application form with your personal and academic details.
- Upload your passport photograph and other relevant documents as specified on the portal.
- Print out your application slip and keep it for future reference.
- Wait for the announcement of the Post UTME screening date and venue on the UI website or portal.
- Prepare for the screening exercise by studying the past questions and syllabus provided by the university.
- On the day of the screening, bring along your application slip, JAMB result slip, O’level result slip, and any other document required by the university.
- Check the UI admission list on the portal or website when it is released and accept or reject your admission offer on the JAMB portal.
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UI Admission Portal
The UI admission portal is the online platform where you can apply for admission into the University of Ibadan (UI), check your admission status, print your postcard, and access other relevant information. The UI admission portal is different from the UI website, which provides general information about the university, its faculties, departments, news, and events.
To access the UI admission portal, you need to have a JAMB registration number and a password. Your password is your surname at first login. You can reset your password if you forget it.
On the UI admission portal, you can find the following information:
- Instructions for the 2024/2025 admission screening exercise
- List of matriculating and non-matriculating subjects
- Admission regulations
- Post UTME exam schedule
- Notification on the 2024/2025 post UTME exercise
- How to print your postcard
How do I Check my UI Admission Status?
- Log into your applicant portal. After you submit your application, you should have received login credentials for the university’s applicant portal. This is where you can track your admission status.
- Check for an admission letter. If you have been admitted, the university will mail you an official acceptance letter and packet. This is the definitive way to know you have been admitted.
- Call the admissions office. You can contact the UI admissions office directly and ask about the status of your application. Have your application information ready to provide.
- Check your email regularly. The admissions office may send you emails with updates on your application or requests for additional materials. Stay on top of communication from the university.
- Check your mail. In some cases the admissions office may mail you an update letter or leave a voicemail with a request or decision.
- Mark your calendar for notification dates. UI posts estimated target dates for admission decisions on its website – make note of these so you know when to check for an update.
Conclusion
To get into the University of Ibadan, there are certain requirements students need to meet. First, students have to take the JAMB exam and get a high enough score. The JAMB score requirements vary by program. Students also need good grades in their secondary school classes to show they are ready for university-level academics.
Some programs at UI have extra requirements too. For example, some departments require students to take departmental entrance exams. Students may also need to show they took certain subjects in secondary school to qualify for their desired program.