Masters Program in University Of Ibadan: All You Should Know

University of Ibadan is undoubtedly one of the best universities in Nigeria. All the programs offered at the school are of top quality. The educational standard is world class; this is not surprising anyway, considering the fact that the institution is the 4th best institution of higher learning in Africa.

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The institution has up to 7,000 Masters Degree students on admission and it is one of the best schools for Masters Degree program.  Are you planning on registering for Masters Degree program in university of Ibadan and you would need one or two information as background before you go ahead with the process?

You will be given very helpful information about the Masters Degree program in university of Ibadan in this write up.  Read on to find out how things operate in this institution.

Requirements for admission

For a student to be considered for University Of Ibadan Masters Degree Program, he/she is expected to have graduated from the university of Ibadan or other recognized university in Nigeria or other countries of the world. The Faculty of Postgraduate Committee is saddled with the responsibility of determining admission requirements and finalizing on admission list.

Professional Degree of Masters or Degree of Masters are programs into which any student that has no history of graduating from a recognized university can be admitted into. Any student that has graduated with Research Higher Degree can be admitted to Ph.D or M.Phil degree programs. This is subject to the decision of the Faculty Postgraduate Committee.

Admission can be granted on temporary basis pending the time the student’s assessment reports are made available by the relevant authorities. The Faculty of Postgraduate Committee is responsible for setting up the panel for the report assessment.

Types of admission

University Of Ibadan Masters Degree Program is offered in different programs, namely Full-Time program, Part-Time program and Occasional studded program.

A student must satisfy the requirements of the Postgraduate School for him/her to be granted admission into full-time postgraduate program, which includes graduation from a recognized university.

The student must prove that he/she is not in employment in order to be considered for full-time admission. The student must have been relieved of all employments. A candidate may be asked to withdraw from the university if he/she is found to have provided false information in this regard.

An individual, who is a member of the academic staff in university of Ibadan automatically, qualifies for part-time Masters Degree program in the institution.

Aspiring students that are not members of academic staff of the institution on the other hand must satisfy the Postgraduate School that facilities for their works as part-time students are adequate.  Evidence of release by employers may be demanded from the aspiring part-time degree students.

Those seeking postgraduate admission as Occasional Students must meet the minimum entry requirements of the postgraduate program.  Such aspiring students must also be recommended by the Faculty Postgraduate Committee.  Such a student will however not be awarded Masters Degree by the University of Ibadan.

Application forms

The aspiring student can download the application form for University Of Ibadan Masters Degree Program from their website at www.pgschool.ui.edu.ng. The cost of the application form may change.

However, the current cost is N15,000 for academic programs and N18,000 for professional programs.  The student is equally expected to sit for Test of Proficiency in English Language and the test will cost the student N2,500.

The student is expected to fill the form and also submit it online.  The student can get invoice for the forms from any of the accredited banks by the institution. Banks used by the institution are Skye and GTB. The aspiring student is expected to provide all required information so as to prevent halt of action or delay in registration.

The candidate is not allowed to apply for more than one postgraduate degree program. All relevant credentials are to be uploaded along with the application form. The applicant will then be notified electronically about the status of admission process.

The applicant is expected to provide an email address during registration and this will be used in communicating with the student.

The applicant is expected to provide 3 Letters of Recommendation from any 3 of the faculty members. Such recommendation letters can equally be provided by any 3 individuals that are accustomed with the academic works of the applicant.

The referee forms can be downloaded by the applicant online. The forms are also expected to be submitted online. The student’s transcript is expected to be sent by mail to the Postgraduate School.  The transcript must be submitted on time so that it will not constitute delay in admission processing.

There is no form of discrimination when considering applicants for University Of Ibadan Masters Degree Program.  No form of discrimination on the basis of physical deformity, ethnic origin, national origin, religion, age or gender.

Admission is based only on merit.  The student is expected to have minimum of Second Class Upper Division before he/she can be considered for admission; this rule also holds for foreign students seeking admission into University Of Ibadan Masters Degree Program.

An applicant is expected to score minimum of 40% in the English Language Proficiency test before he/she can be considered for admission into University Of Ibadan Masters Degree Program. This is the same for foreign students.

The foreign students are equally expected to provide 3 letters of recommendation just like it is the case with indigenous students. Some masters degree programs require that the student comes for interview before he/she can be considered for admission into that particular program.

The Masters Degree program you plan to register for must correspond to the first degree certificate you obtained and present to the school authority in your transcript.

Contacts

In the event you need more information about University Of Ibadan Masters Degree Program, you can send email to post@mail.ui.edu.ng or you can visit their website at http://www.pgschool.ui.edu.ng. You will surely be furnished with all the information you need via these routes.

The website contains latest information regarding registration fees, registration date, screening process and date and lots more. The school requests that all correspondence relating to postgraduate programs and admission should be forwarded to The Secretary, Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria,

 

98 thoughts on “Masters Program in University Of Ibadan: All You Should Know”

  1. I am Ojo Bolatito, please I want to know if I can be given admission for the masters program with second class lower and do we offer part time program?

  2. I’m Seye by name , i graduated with 2nd class lower in physical and health education. Can I apply for M.Sc in environmental health ( public health department)

  3. I studied Biology education at University of Education, Rivers State and I graduated with a Second Class Upper wit 3.58.
    Can I go for public health? Please advice.
    how much is the tuition fee?

  4. Please can one apply for part-time Masters Degree and how many years is it for aspirants? What is the turion fee. Also the that we have to get 40% in the English proficiency test, please how do I get the link to see how the questions look like.

    I await your response.

  5. I’m currently a corper. Pease can I register for a Masters degree at UI without providing CNS (Certificate of National Service), before graduation I will provide it later?

  6. Pls when will 2019/2020 masters form be out, I did SLT(Microbiology option) graduated with upper credit score of 3.3. Pls I wish to know, what course can i put in for my masters. Thanks, awaits your reply.
    Thanks.

  7. Pls when will 2019/2020 masters form be out, I did SLT(Microbiology option) graduated with upper credit score of 3.3. Pls I wish to know, what course can i put in for my masters. Thanks, awaits your reply.

    • Hello, I am a graduate of biology education from the university of ilorin. Can I apply for Masters in another department but still in the same faculty of education?

  8. please sir,I received an email that I missed the second PTE,and they have rescheduled it for 24th November,meanwhile am to pay three thousand naira as a charge how do I pay that money and which bank am I to pay to am in Benue.

  9. Good day, after requesting that my transcript be sent to UI from my school FUNAAB, how do I know if UI has gotten it?…..what is next after submission? and how do i get to know about the the test date?

  10. Good day, after requesting that my transcript be sent to UI from my school FUNAAB, how do I know UI has gotten it?…..what is next after submission, and how do i get to know about the the test date?

    • Pls sir, i want to ask regulatory body handled postgraduate studies at UI may be part time Master in accounting as started professional or academic lecture. Pls am seriously interested if the course is available

      Regards.

  11. Pls I applied for 2018/2019 postgraduate admission and presently for the past 2 week’s now am having problem uploading my olevel result Pls what should cause I kw time is not on my side

  12. I graduated with a second class lower division from the department if educational management and i wish to apply in that same field for my master programme. any hope please.

  13. Am Yetunde by name….please I studied Human Kinetics and graduated from OOU with second class lower division….I want to apply for exercise physiology in MSC ….please is there any assurance that I will be given admission in UI and if my transcript is not yet available how do I go about it.

  14. Dear Sir,
    I am a Cameroonian writing from Cameroon. PLease does your institution offers Land Survey engineering or Geomatics engineering in the Master degree programme? If yes send me the admission requirement and application form.
    THANKS
    YOURS SINCERELY PROSPECTIVE APPLICANT
    TANGIE EMMANUEL MANJONG

  15. Goodday! I’m Faith, a graduate of oau. I graduated with second class upper in French/German languages. Pls can I apply for MBA in UI, 2018/19?

  16. Am Adeola. I graduated from University of ibadan. study social work. can I apply for nursing science in Masters program. And pls when will the form out for this year 2018.

  17. I have second class lower division in applied microbiology from Abubakar tafawa balewa university bauchi (ATBU), and i want to study archaeology & anthropology in my msc program. can I get admission into this prestigious university?.

  18. Since LIFE Theological seminary is an affliate of UI. Will graduates from here with 2nd Class lower be considered for Master programme in the Dept. of Religious Studies?

  19. i love university of Ibadan and i pray to get admission there, now that i have the admission requirement. But my question is will i have pass the test before i apply for admission?

  20. Kindly advise me if i can meet up with ur part time master programme.I am currently in employment but i work from monday to tuesday.your prompt reply will be appreciated

  21. My university has being on strike for about two months and nothing positive till now. Benue State University Makurdi.
    Is there any way people like us can be considered concerning this issue of transcript?

  22. I have a second class lower division in Educational Management and I am planning to apply for personel management. what are my chances?
    thanks

  23. I graduated from University of Ado- Ekiti, through a part time program. We were not allowed to go for a the NYSC, hence I dont have the required discharge certificate. Can I apply for a masters program in your university?

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