Founded in 1948, the University of Ibadan (UI) is highly-sought-after when it comes to post graduate (PG) education. Currently, the University’s postgraduate students comprise 40% of its annual enrolment.
In this post, we’ve compiled a list of the admission requirements for the postgraduate courses offered by the University of Ibadan.
Admission Requirements
- Candidates for admission to higher degree programmes must be graduates of the University of Ibadan or other Universities/Institutions recognised by the Senate.
- Admission is based on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty Postgraduate Committee.
- Candidates without any previous higher degrees in the relevant discipline may be admitted only to either the Degree of Master or the Professional Degree of Master.
- Candidates with recognised Research Higher Degree in the relevant discipline may be admitted to the M.Phil or Ph.D. degree programmes as appropriate, on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty Postgraduate Committee.
- Admission is full time, part time or occasional. The grades of these candidates must satisfy the minimum entry requirements for a higher degree programme
However, it is important to note that occassional students will not be awarded a degree from the University of Ibadan.
Available Research Degree Programmes
These programmes include
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D),
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil),
- Master of Public Health (M.P.H.),
- Degree of Master (M.A., M.Sc., M.Ed, LL.M).
These are available in the following faculties and disciplines:
Arts
- Islamic Studies;
- Arabic & Islamic Studies;
- Archaeology;
- Anthropology;
- Classics;
- English (Literature & Language);
- History;
- Communication & Language Arts;
- Linguistics & African Languages;
- Nigeria Languages (Yoruba);
- French Studies,
- Translation,
- Comparative Literature,
- Cultural Studies,
- European Studies;
- Philosophy,
- Religious Studies; and
- Theatre Arts
Science
- Archaeology;
- Anthropology;
- Botany;
- Microbiology;
- Chemistry;
- Industrial Chemistry;
- Computer Science;
- Geography (Physical);
- Geology;
- Mathematics;
- Physics;
- Statistics; and
- Zoology
Medicine
- Basic Medical Sciences
- Anatomy;
- Biochemistry;
- Chemical Pathology;
- Haematology;
- Pharmacology & Therapeutics;
- Physiology; and
- Clinical Sciences
- Anaesthesia;
- Nursing;
- Psychiatry;
- Paediatrics;
- Physiotherapy; and Surgery.
- Community Health,
- Occupational Health,
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Opthalmology,
(c) Dentistry
(d) Public Health
- Biostatistics;
- Epidemiology and Medical Statistics;
- Epidemiology;
- Field Epidemiology;
- Environmental Health;
- Human Nutrition;
- Medical Demography;
- Health Promotion and Education;
- Population and Reproductive Health Education,
- Reproductive and Family Health,
- Health Policy and Management,
- Health Services Administration,
- Institute of Child Health.
Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy;
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology;
- Clinical Pharmacy;
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry;
Agriculture and Forestry
- Crop Protection and Environmental Biology;
- Agricultural Economics;
- Agricultural Extension and Rural Development;
- Agricultural Extension;
- Rural Sociology;
- Rural Communication;
- Home Economics;
- Agronomy;
- Animal Science;
- Forest Resources Management;
- Wildlife Management and Fisheries Management;
- Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition.
Social Sciences
- Economics;
- Geography (Human);
- Political Science;
- Sociology;
- Psychology;
- Urban and Regional Planning
Education
- Adult Education;
- Literacy Training and Development;
- Educational Management;
- Guidance and Counselling;
- Counselling Psychology;
- Special Education;
- Library, Archival & Information Studies;
- Human Kinetics & Health Education;
- Teacher Education;
- School Media: Media Resource Management
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Anatomy;
- Veterinary Medicine;
- Tropical Veterinary Medicine;
- Veterinary Microbiology;
- Veterinary Parasitology;
- Veterinary Pathology;
- Veterinary Physiology;
- Veterinary Pharmacology;
- Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Reproduction;
- Veterinary Public Health & Preventive Medicine
NOTE
The M.Sc. Veterinary Microbiology runs for two sessions.
Technology
- Agricultural and Environmental Engineering;
- Wood Products Engineering;
- Food Technology;
- Industrial & Production Engineering;
- Petroleum Engineering;
- Civil Engineering;
- Mechanical Engineering;
- Electrical/ Electronics Engineering
NOTE
- For candidates that don’t have a first degree in Agricultural Engineering, these candidates will be required to spend an additional two semesters on the programme.
- For candidates that don’t have a first degree in Industrial Engineering, they will also be required to spend an additional semester on the programme.
- Sc. Mechanical Engineering is a three semesters full-time or six semesters part-time programme.
Faculty of Law
Master of Law (LL.M) Programme is conducted on an interdepartmental basis.
Admission Requirements:
- Admission is open to any holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Law of University of Ibadan or of other approved Universities recognized by the Senate.
- Applicants must satisfy the O’Level first degree matriculation requirements of the University of Ibadan i.e. O’Level Credit passes in 5 subjects at not more than 2 sittings including merit or credit in English Literature.
- Candidates may be required to undergo a selection/interview process prior to their admission.
Institute of African Studies (M.A., M.Phil and Ph.D)
- Anthropology;
- History;
- Religion and Belief System;
- African Music;
- Dance Studies;
- Visual Arts;
- African Law;
- Peace and Conflict Studies
Admission Requirements
- Candidates to be admitted for the M.A. Programme should possess at least a good honours degree in, humanities, social sciences, law and other cognate disciplines. Preference shall be given to candidates doing related jobs in Government Parastatals industry and Security Services.
- Also, application must satisfy the ‘O’ Level/First degree matriculation requirements of the University of Ibadan i.e ‘O/Level credit passes in 5 subjects at not more than 2 sittings including English Language and 4 other relevant matriculation subjects.
- The duration of the Masters Programme is 3 semesters for full-time students
Postgraduate Diploma
There are 14 Postgraduate Diploma courses available in the following Faculties
Faculty of Arts
- Theatre Arts
Faculty of Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Radiation Protection
Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Anaesthesia,
- Radiotherapy
Faculty of Education
- G.D.E. Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching in Higher Education (P.G.D.T.H.E.) in the Department of Teacher Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work (Part-Time and FullTime) in the Department of Social Work Institute of Education Part-Time P.G.D.E
Faculty of Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Postgraduate Diploma in Drug Analysis in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Agriculture and Forestry
- Postgraduate Diploma in Biodiversity Management in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Management,
- Diploma in Agricultural Extension
- Veterinary Medicine;
- Veterinary Radiology;
- Veterinary Anaesthesiology; all these in the Department of Veterinary Surgery and Reproduction
Institute of Child Health
- Professional PGD in Child Health
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Population and Reproductive Health (PGD POP RH).
If you’re interested in applying to the University of Ibadan for your postgraduate education, you can start right away. The application forms cost N10750 for academic programmes and N15750 for professional programmes.
Usually, the application forms are available between January and April every year. You can visit the PG website for more information. Also, we’ve compiled a list of guidelines to help you during the course of your application
- All application forms must be completed and returned to: The Admissions Officer, Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan.
- Incomplete information may affect the candidate’s admission chances
- Applicants are strongly advised to start processing their applications early in order to leave enough room for postal and other delays. A time lag of 2 to 3 weeks is usually required for the movement of mail to Nigeria from destinations outside Africa, and vice-versa.
- Candidates are required to ensure that their referees outside Nigeria forward their reports to the Postgraduate School at least 4 weeks before the stipulated deadline.
- The applicant’s full name and proposed course of study should appear on every document submitted, and especially on items that may arrive under separate confidential cover.
- A candidate may apply to only one department or programme.
- The Personal Information Card which is the basis of all records on applications received must be legible and complete.
- Foreign applicants are expected to have bachelor’s degree with at least a Second Class Upper Division from Universities recognised by the Senate.
- Applicants who are considered for admission but cannot demonstrate proof of adequate proficiency may be required, to complete a course of instruction in English, prior to the beginning of their respective programmes.
- Academic records are also examined to determine whether the applicant has established a firm basis for graduate work in the proposed field of study.
- Letters of recommendation or Referee’s Reports are extremely important and absence of these documents could jeopardize the candidate’s admission chances.
- Interviews may be required for some programmes. This will be arranged by the Postgraduate School’s Admission Office in collaboration with the relevant departments.
- The Postgraduate School does not entertain deferment of admissions. Any offer of admission not taken up in the particular year it is given, may be considered to have lapsed.
I am an RN, Diploma of anaesthesia and BSc of anaesthesia. I am planning to pursue a postgraduate course in anaesthesia in Ibadan university. please what is expected of me?
I have a 2:1 in biological sciences can I apply for oncology and molecular biology in ui
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You can check unimed,here is only pgd child health
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My name is Oyekan Samson Bosun. I graduated from Ahmadu Bello University MBA Marketing Specialization. With First Class. I want to know if i can apply for M.PHIL Program in University of Ibadan (ECONOMICS Program).
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please i finished from Environmental science under the faculty of social science, can i apply for Environmental Health?
Is change of course for PG possible after being admitted?
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I graduated with 2:1 in Physics, Would I be able to apply for Artificial Intelligence for Msc?
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I am an MPhil/PhD student. I did the conversion examination in 2017 without success. I need to turn in my thesis so that I can be certified with the Mphil. I spoke with my supervisor who directed me to the PG schoool. Please what are the requirements in terms of fees and how to go about it. I stay in Jos. Please I need your quick intervention.
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Please, can i apply for PGDE in Public Health?
I am a graduate of zoology. Can I apply for a master degrees programme in public health? Thank you
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I’m Latif Oyeniran Oye, I have a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Education. I don’t know maybe if I can apply for financial mathematics in University of Ibadan for my Master degree. Thanks.
I have my B.Agric in fisheries and Aquaculture Technology. I want to change my field to Mass communication.
Do i need to do a PGD or Degree of Master or Professional Degree of Master.
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Am Bwangole Adolf E, From Cameroon, holder of a B.Sc in Geography University of Buea
I wish to know if the University of Ibadam offers a post graduate program (M.Sc) in Geographic Information System (G.I.S)… Please do well to update me.. Thanks
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Please I studied Home Economics in University of Ilorin, am I eligible to study Human Nutrition in UI…….plus I graduated with 2:1
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I graduated from o.a.u ile I’ve adeyemi college of education chapter in which I studied physical and health education and I have a third class and i which to come for civil engineering for my post graduate course in your institution I want to know maybe I can come before taking any step. please I will need a feedback
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You can opt for any management course.
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I want to apply for PGD in University of Ibadan. I want to know the available study centre for part time
I have a Third Class in microbiology (OOU) Which of ur PGD courses can I apply for that I won’t be denied an admission .
Please I will be grateful for a quick response
Thanks in Advance
I’m graduate of Environmental Health Technology from Ogun State College of Health Technology, please, can i change my course to public health at the post graduate diploma level??
Thanks in anticipation!
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I have a 2nd class Lower Division degree in Yoruba and An MPA from OAU with a Post Graduate Diploma In Journalism from NIJ. My intention is to study for an M. A in Language and Communication Arts from your university. I’m i qualified?
I HAVE HND (upper credit) in MICROBIOLOGY..WHICH OF THE PGD COURSES CAN I APPLY FOR THAT MY APPLICATION WILL NOT BE DENIED
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I have MBBS (DELSU), PGDE (MAIDUGURI) and currently running my MPH at ABU, Zaria. Please Can I be offered admission to do pHD in Biostatistics or Epidemiology
/medical statistics upon completion of my MPH?
I graduated with a lower credit from kwara state polytechnic illorin, where i study public administration. Can i apply for post graduate program in sociology ?
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Am a graduate of animal production with lower division (2.2)from federal university of technology minna,I wish to run a master degree in veterinary field, I need your assistance.
Thanks.
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My Name is Adedoja Rasheed, i had my Bsc in Political Science 2.2(Lasu), and 6 months training certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation,,,,
can i do a master degree in UI in Monitoring and Evaluation,,, any chance for me?
I want to apply for M.Sc Accounting but it did not appear among the listed postgraduate programme. Why?
I have a first class in cooomputer science how do I go about the masters in artificial intelligence
I have my M.Sc Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Microbiology option) and i want to pursue my PHD in Public health. Can i be admitted directly to do it? How do i go about it? Thanks in anticipation.
I am an HND in Office Technology and Management, graduated with upper credit from Federal Polytechnic Idah Kogi State, Please which related course can I apply for my PGD in UI
I have a degree in mathematics and I want to apply for applied mathematics on part time basis, am I eligible to do that
I have 2.2 in political science from the department of unilorin 2018/19… what is it possible i study in university of Ibadan
I have second class lower in microbiology from oou. I want to do my master in public health. Please what are the requirement.
I have 2nd class honours in microbiology, and I want to apply for MSc public health (environmental health option) in university of Ibadan. Please will I be giving admission or is it just for students with MBBS. Please I’ll be glad if you to reply thanks
I have a degree in Political Science Education (Bsc.Ed) from the University of Port Harcourt. Graduated with 2.1. Please I hope I am qualified to do Masters Degree in African Studies at IAS, UI?
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I had Higher National Diploma in Environmental Health, I write to make enquires if there’s an option for PGD in Environmental Health before proceeding for my MSc Public Health (Environmental Health) option,
I wish to pursue a PhD in epidemiology and medical statistics and a holder of an MSc in public health nursing with a GPA of 3.2/4 from BUST in bamenda Cameroon
you are qualified for this your proposed course, however as an international prospective candidate, you need to have information as regard to school fees, availability of transcript, and immigration policy as regards to international students. university of Ibadan is a friendly academic environment where you can have the best.
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I have B. Sc (edu) in Health education and I wanted to go for epidemiology and disease control in public health for M. Sc program, so please am I eligible for the program or I should go for diploma in public health before considering coming for master program in public health.
I will be glad if my question is provided with an answer. Thank you
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Please I had Second Class Lower in public health, am I eligible for masters in epidemiology and medical statistics?
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Also the jamb subject combination. Thank you
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When is the Master Form for 2019/ 2020 coming out, because it suppose to be out by this month
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I finished with second class lower in biology education from the University of ibadan. which course can I do in my master’s level?
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Please, Can second class lower division get admission into university of Ibadan to study guidance and counseling education? Prospective corper. Thanks.
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What courses are most suitable to run on part time basis.
Thank you
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Thanks.
Good day sir/Madam.
I graduated with a 2nd class lower grades in Statistics and I want to further with a Master in Statistics, how do i go about with it and what are the requirements for the program?
When will 2019/2020 post graduate form out
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I have a junior community health extension worker certificate in lagos state college of health can apply for BSc community health and when the admission form for 2020/2021 will be out
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Greetings sir/madam. i am a cameroonian and would like to read masters in peace and conflict studies in your noble university. i had a good graduate cgpa. Do i stand the chance of gaining admission as an international student???
I AM REALLY INTERESTED IN DOING A COURSE HERE…
I am having HND Environmental Health, from School of Hygiene Kano, Postgraduate Diploma in Epidemiology and diseases control from ATBU Bauchi, Diploma in Environmental Health Tutors from University of Ibadan, and Masters in Environmental Health, public health option from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso LAUTECH , can I apply for PhD. Public Health or Environmental Epidemiology ?
I have Bsc biology from bayaro university kano, can I be admitted to undergo masters in Public health MPH
l have 3rd class in biochemistry/microbiology.l want to do Msc in biochemistry.Can I be admitted?
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I am a B.Sc 2nd class lower honours degree holder of Public Administration Madonna University. Please what are the requirements and the actual school fees in PGS, University of Ibadan to Study Public and International Law.
I graduated from Delta State University,studied guidance and counseling, and I would want to study counseling psychology for my masters. How do I go about it
I graduated from OOU with 2:2 (3.48) accounting. I wish to apply for M.sc Accounting in UI using 2 o level results. What is my chance of being admitted? How much is acceptance and school fees for full time and part time? What are the requirements for admission? I mean criteria for admission such as exams.
Your timely response will highly appreciated.
Greetings sir/ma, I finished from Osun State University with second class lower of GP 2.98. I wish to apply for Master’s Degree Program in any of the following Courses ???? psychology, guidance and counseling or counseling psychology. What is my chance for being Admitted and how do I go about it?
I am an HND holder in mass communication with an Upper Credit nd wishes to apply for my PGD in UI. Is it possible am giving admission for PGD in Mass Communication.
Thanks.
Please I need your response.
I have a first degree in Accounting from the university of Port Harcourt. Firstly, does UI have a Masters Program in Human Resource Management? Secondly, Will it possible to get admission?
I have a B.Tech(HONS) in Forestry and Wildlife Management from Moddibo Adama University of Technology, Yola with Third Class can you accept PGD in Forest Biology and Ecology from the same said Institution to quality me to get MSC. in Forestry at UI?
I have BA English and literary studies, Ekiti State university, Ado Ekiti.Ekiti State.
I have B.ed in CR’s education from ABU Zaria.how do I buy form and time,how much is master degree, how much is school fee
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I have 3rd class in linguistics, can I put in for masters in English language?
hello am forkwa from cameroon i was hoping to get the requirements for admission into he school o social sciences am from cameroon
I have msc (4.26) in peace and conflict from noun,I’m I eligible for PhD?
I have a degree in economics and I want to take PGD in psychology, please how do I go about it.
I am a chartered accountant and has always been interested in the Master’s program in Psychology.
Please furnish me with the details.
I graduated from Auchi polytechnic as a building technology student
I want go for my PGD in uni ibadan .
what are d requirements and d courses available for PGD program
I have my bsc in political science can I have my masters in French studies?
I have hnd in health information management nd I v cgpa of 3.34 can I go ahead for my masters in health information management
Can second class lower division seek admission in u I computer science department
Guys I want to go for MSc. Biotechnology.. Am really looking for a university that runs such program
I have Bsc ed degree in accounting … Can I be admitted for MSC economics in UI?
Am interested in Library Archival and information science.
I have my B.sc in Yoruba language and literature and wish to do educational health as my masters. Is this possible???
I have B.Sc in Demography and Social statistics,O.A.U, how can i apply for Epidemiology and medical statistics in U.I?
pls do uni Ibadan have a masters program in human resource management?
I have bachelor of art in Yoruba language and literature.(education),and which to do my masters in educational management,is it possible
Good day sir
I have a b.sc in statistics, and I want to further in epidemiology and medical statistics in ui. Please can you me how to go on with it.
. thanks in anticipation
Hi, am a graduate from department of Accounting, Upper class HND in Account, from federal polytechnic offa,kwara state.
I want further my education, please how can how apply for PGD in University of Ibadan.
I know without PGD,i can’t apply for a masters in University of Ibadan.
Thanks
My regard.
Good day sir, I have issue which i believe you could be of assistance. I have my First degree in Medical lab science with 3rd class grade.I which to have my master degree in public health. How do I go about it? Thanks
Pls we need answer to this I have a similar question
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Can I be offered admission for the PhD programme with MBA obtained before 2003
I have my Bsc in Zoology and want to do my masters in Biomedical Engineering. Do I need a post graduate diploma before doing it?
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I have my B.Sc in agricultural and environmental engineering and want to do my master in civil engineering did I need to do a postgraduate diploma before doing it