University of Ibadan Admission Requirements for 2023

Candidates searching for the University of Ibadan admission requirement for the 2023/2024 academic session should read this. Here, we’ll be sharing with you, the official UI admission requirements for UTME and Direct Entry candidates.

I am not only covering the admission requirements, but I’ll also be answering some of the most frequently asked questions about UI admissions.

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UI Frequently Asked Questions and Answers:

Question: Does Ibadan accept direct entry?
Answer: Yes, but not for every course.

Question: Does UI accepts two sittings?
Answer: UI accepts one sitting for Faculties in College of Medicine, Pharmacy, other faculties, candidates are eligible to apply for admission with two sittings.

Question: Does the University of Ibadan accept lower credit for direct entry?
Answer: Yes. The University of Ibadan admission board accepts candidates who graduated from a Polytechnic or a Colleges of Education with a Lower Credit into her Degree programs, but take note of the following. UI does not accept lower credit for Direct Entry (D.E) admission into all its programs.

University of Ibadan Admission Requirements

UI ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS.

Candidates seeking admission into the University of Ibadan (UI), should be aware that the subject combinations for each department as advertised in the JAMB brochure is important and be followed.

However, to make it easier for you, simply use the → JAMB Eligibility Checker ← to know the list of possible courses/institutions for you.

A. First, aspirants should note that the University of Ibadan accepts five (5) credits at ONLY ONE SITTING following faculties listed below.

1. College of Medicine.

  • Basic Medical Sciences.
  • Clinical Sciences.
  • Dentistry.
  • Public Health

2. Pharmacy.

B. The school (University of Ibadan) admission board disclosed that it accepts five (5) credits at one sitting OR Six (6) CREDITS AT TWO SITTINGS in the following faculties listed below.

  1. Agriculture and Forestry.
  2. Arts.
  3. Education.
  4. Law.
  5. Science.
  6. Technology.
  7. Social Sciences.
  8. Veterinary Medicine.

It’s important that candidates seeking admission into UI to please note this. It is only when an ‘O’ level result is deficient for a course of choice, that another result may be presented to complement the deficient ‘O’ level result you previously submitted.

Candidates who present/submit two ‘O’ level results (2 Sittings) should make sure that the comprehensive details of both results are successfully submitted.

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS.

The Joint Admissions Matriculation Board sales of Registration/Admission forms for the 2023/2024 Admission exercise, it’s imperative to notify all candidates interested in seeking admission into various programs in the University of Ibadan to do the following.

  1. Check (alongside the requirements in the JAMB brochure) the admission requirements into all programs in the University on the University website at www.admissions.ui.edu.ng.

The school’s admission board enjoined all applying candidates to strictly follow the University admission requirements to avoid conflicts/issues.

Take note that the University of Ibadan will not entertain any excuse from candidates who choose subject combinations different from the ones which are listed below.

UI Courses Admission Requirements.

FacultyProgrammeREVISED REQUIREMENTSSpecial Consideration (Waiver) Remarks
UTME SubjectsUTME
AgricultureAgricultural Economics2 ‘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 Physics5 ‘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.
AgricultureAgricultural Extension and Rural Development2 ‘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 Physics5 ‘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.
AgricultureAgronomy 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 Physics5 ‘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.
AgricultureAnimal Science2 ‘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 Physics5 ‘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.
AgricultureCrop Protection and Environmental Biology2 ‘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 Physics5 ‘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 ResourcesAquaculture and Fisheries Management2 ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and One from Biology / Botany / Zoology / Agric Science / Economics / Physics / Geography / MathematicsEnglish Language, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Science and any one of Physics/Mathematics5 ‘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 EconomicsIBADAN accepts OND or NCE in Fisheries and Agriculture provided 'O' Level requirements are met.
Renewable & Natural ResourcesForest Production and Products2 ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and Biology or Botany or Zoology or Agric ScienceEnglish Language, Chemistry, Agriculture or Biology, Mathematics or Physics5 ‘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 EconomicsIBADAN accepts OND or NCE in Forestry provided ‘O’ level requirements are met.
Renewable & Natural ResourcesSocial And Enviromental Forest2 ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and Biology or Botany or Zoology or Agric ScienceEnglish Language, Chemistry, Agriculture or Biology, Mathematics or Physics5 ‘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 EconomicsIBADAN accepts OND or NCE in Forestry provided ‘O’ level requirements are met.
Renewable & Natural ResourcesWildlife & Ecotourism Management2 ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and One from Biology/Botany/Zoology/Agric Science/Economics/Physics/Geography/MathematicsEnglish Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture and any one of Physics/Mathematics5 '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 EconomicsIBADAN 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.
ArtsLinguistics & 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, Literature In English and any other two 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, two Arts subject and any other 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 At least 2 ‘A’ level passes to include Yoruba and another Arts or Social Science subjects.English Language, Yoruba and any two from Arts or Social Sciences.5 'O' level subjects at one sitting or 6 'O' level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, two Arts subjects including Yoruba and any other from Arts, Social Sciences.IBADAN accepts NCE to include Yoruba and another Arts or Social Science subjects at Credit level.
Arts[c] Igbo At least TWO ‘A’ level passes to include Igbo and any other Arts or Social Sciences or its equivalent.English Language, one Art subject and any other two from Arts or Social Sciences.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 two or three subjects from Arts or Social Sciences.IBADAN accepts NCE to include Igbo and another Arts or Social Science subjects at Credit level.
ArtsAnthropology 2 ‘A’ level passes or NCE with Credit pass in Arts subjects: Geography / EconomicsEnglish Language, one Arts subject and any two Arts or Social Sciences. Commerce, Business Studies, Book Keeping, Accounting and Civic Education are not acceptable5 ‘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.
ArtsArabic Studies Two ‘A’ level passes in Arabic and any other Arts or Social Science subjectsEnglish Language, Arabic and any other two from Arts, Science or Social Sciences5 '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.
ArtsArchaeology (Arts) 2 ‘A’ level passes or NCE with Credit pass in Arts subjects: Geography / EconomicsEnglish Language, two Arts subject and any other from Arts or Social Sciences. Commerce, Business Studies, Book Keeping, Accounting and Civic Education are not acceptable5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, two Arts subjects and two others from Arts or Social Sciences. Commerce, Business Studies, Book Keeping, Accounting and Civic Education are not acceptableIBADAN accepts OND with minimum of Upper Credit grade in Tourism, Museum Management.
ArtsClassics Two 'A’ level passes including Lit-In-English or History. English Language, Literature in English or History and any other two subjects.5 ‘O’ level Credits at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level Credit at two sittings to include English Language, Literature in English or History, one Arts or Social Science subjects and any other subjects.IBADAN accepts NCE in relevant Arts subjects.
ArtsCommunication & Language Arts 2 ‘A’ level passes to include Literature in English and one other Arts or Social Science subjects.English Language, Literature in English and any other from Arts, Social Sciences or Science [Please note that Government and Economics are not Arts subjects]5 'O' Level Credits at one sitting or 6 'O' Level Credits at 2 sittings to include English Language, two Arts to include Lit-in-English and any other three or four subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science [Please note that Government and Economics are not Arts subjects]IBADAN accepts: OND Mass Communication with an Upper Credit grade only. Note: Applicants must in addition, have passed Lit-in-English at 'O' Level to qualify for Direct Entry admission.
ArtsEnglish Language Two ‘A’ level subjects to include Literature in English.English Language and two Arts subjects including Literature in English and any other one from Arts or Social Sciences.5 'O' level subjects at one sitting or 6 'O' level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, two Arts subjects including Literature-in-English and any other two or three subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science.IBADAN accepts at least Credit pass in two NCE teaching subjects including English Literature (NOT GENERAL ENGLISH) provided that they meet the basic ‘O’ level requirements.
ArtsEuropean Studies: [a] FrenchTwo ‘A’ level passes in French and any other subject in Arts and Social Science subjects OR the equivalent of ‘A’ level CertificateEnglish Language, two Arts subjects to include Literature in English and any other Arts or Social Science subject.5 ‘O’ level credits at ONE sitting or 6 ‘O’ level credits at TWO sittings to include Literature in English and any other subject from Arts and Social Science subjects.IBADAN accepts NCE at credit level including French and one other subject from Arts or Social Science subject. Candidates without O/L in French are also acceptable
ArtsRussian 2 ‘A’ level passes in Russian and any other subject in Arts and Social Science subjects. OR The equivalent of A/L Certificate.English Language, Literature in English plus any two Arts or Social Science subject.5 ‘O’ Level passes at ONE sitting or 6 ‘O’ Level credit passes at TWO sittings to include English Literature and any three or four other subjects from Arts and Social Science subjects.
ArtsGerman Two ‘A’ level passes in German and any other subject in Arts and Social Science subjects.English Language, Literature in English plus any two other Arts or Social Science subject.5 ‘O’ Level passes at ONE sitting or 6 ‘O’ Level credit passes at TWO sittings to include English Literature and other Arts, Social Science or Science subjects.
ArtsHistory Two ‘A’ level/NCE passes in History and any other related subjects.English Language, History and / or Government plus any other two subjects from Arts and Social Sciences.5 ‘O’ level credits at ONE sitting or 6 ‘O’ level credit at TWO sittings to include English Language, History or Government, and any other subject from Arts and Social Science. The sixth could be a Science subject.
ArtsIslamic Studies Two ‘A’ level passes in Islamic Studies and any other Arts or Social Science subjectsEnglish Language, Islamic Studies and any other two subjects from Arts, Science or Social Sciences5 'O' level subjects at one sitting or 6 'O' level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, Islamic Studies and any other three or four subjects from Arts, Science or Social Sciences.IBADAN accepts: NCE with merits in I.R.K. and other Arts, Science or Social Science subject.
ArtsMusicAn 'A' Level Pass in Music plus any other TWO 'A' Level subjects. *NCE with major in Music with a minimum of a Credit. *Any good degree or HND with Grade VI ABRSM or MUSON Certificate.English Language, Music and any other two subjects 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, and any other four or five subjects from Arts, Science or Social Sciences.
ArtsPhilosophy Two ‘A’ level passes in ONE Arts subject and any other Arts/Social Science or Science (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, e.t.c.) subject. 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
ArtsReligious StudiesTwo ‘A’ level passes to include Religious studies or CRK and one other subject in Arts/Social SciencesEnglish Language, CRK and any other two subjects in Arts or Social Sciences5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, CRK and any other three or four subjects from Arts, Science or Social SciencesIBADAN accepts: NCE with at least Credit in Religious Studies
ArtsTheatre Arts 2 ‘A’ level passes in Arts, Social Science or Science subjects.English Language, Literature in English and two other subjects from Arts or Social Sciences.5 ‘O’ Level Credits at ONE sitting or 6 ‘O’ Level Credits at TWO sittings to include English Language, Literature in English and other subjects from Arts or Social Science.
EducationAdult Education (a) Two ‘A’ level passes (b) NCE with passes in two subjects at Merit level.English Language and any three subjects from Arts, Social Science and/or Science.5 ‘O’ Level Credits at ONE sitting or 6 ‘O’ Level Credits at TWO sittings to include English Language and any other subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science.A pass in Mathematics is required for other Social Science courses.
EducationEducational Management (a) Two ‘A’ level passes from Arts, Science or Social Sciences. (b) NCE (merit/credit) in relevant teaching subjects available in Ibadan.English Language and any three subjects from Arts, Social Sciences and/or Science5 ‘O’ Level Credits at ONE sitting or 6 ‘O’ Level Credits at TWO sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science.Candidates that wish to take Botany and Zoology as teaching subjects must take Biology.
EducationGuidance & Counselling ‘A’ level passes or NCE in two subjects (in teaching subjects available in U.I.)English Language and any other related subjects from Arts, Science or Social Sciences.5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language and any other relevant and related subjects from Arts, Science or Social Sciences.
EducationHuman Kinetics English Language and any other three relevant subjects from Arts, Science or Social Sciences.5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, and at least one Science subject.IBADAN accepts NCE in relevant fields.
EducationHealth Education i) NCE in Biology, Health Education plus UTME requirement. (ii) Registered Nurse plus UTME requirementSame as AboveSame as AboveSame as Above
EducationEducation/Arabic StudiesTwo ‘A’ level passes in Arabic and any other Arts or Social Science subjectsEnglish Language, Arabic and any other two from Arts, Science or Social Sciences5 'O' level credits at one sitting or 6 'O' level credits at two sittings to include: English Language, Arabic and any other subjects from Arts or Social Sciences.IBADAN accepts NCE with at least Credit in Arabic and other Arts or Social Science subjects.
EducationEducation/Communication & Language Arts2 ‘A’ level passes to include Literature in English and one other Arts or Social Science subjects.English Language, Literature in English and any one Arts subjects and any other subject from Arts, Social Sciences or Science [Please note that Government and Economics are not Arts subjects]5 'O' Level Credits at one sitting or 6 'O' Level Credits at 2 sittings to include English Language, two Arts to include Lit-in-English and any other three or four subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science [Please note that Government and Economics are not Arts subjects]IBADAN accepts ND Mass Communication with an Upper Credit grade only. Note: Applicants must in addition, have passed Lit-in-English at 'O' Level to qualify for Direct Entry admission.
EducationEducation/EnglishTwo ‘A’ level subjects to include Literature in English.English Language, Literature in English, any one other Arts subject and any other from Arts or Social Sciences.5 'O' level credits at one sitting or 6 'O' level credits at two sittings to include: English Language, two Arts subjects including Literature-in-English and any other two or three subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science.IBADAN accepts Credit pass in two NCE teaching subjects including English Literature (NOT GENERAL ENGLISH) provided that they meet the basic ‘O’ level requirements.
EducationEducation/FrenchTwo ‘A’ level passes in French and any other subject in Arts and Social Science subjects OR the equivalent of ‘A’ level CertificateEnglish Language, Literature in English, any one other Arts subject and any other from Arts or Social Sciences.5 ‘O’ level credits at ONE sitting or 6 ‘O’ level credits at TWO sittings to include Literature in English and any other subject from Arts and Social Science subjects.IBADAN accepts NCE at credit level including French and one other subject from Arts and Social Science subject. IBADAN accepts candidates without O/L in French.
EducationEducation/HistoryTwo ‘A’ level/NCE passes in History and any other related subjects.English Language, History and / or Government plus any other two subjects from Arts and Social Sciences.5 ‘O’ level credits at ONE sitting or 6 ‘O’ level credit at TWO sittings to include English Language, History, Government, and any other subject from Arts and Social Science. The sixth could be from Science.IBADAN accepts Government as a substitute for History.
EducationEducation/Islamic StudiesTwo ‘A’ level passes in Arabic and any other Arts or Social Science subjectsEnglish Language, Islamic Studies and any other two subjects from Arts, Science or Social Sciences5 'O' level credits at one sitting or 6 'O' level credits at two sittings to include: English Language, Islamic Studies and any other three or four subjects from Arts or Social Sciences.IBADAN accepts NCE with Credit in I.R.K. and other Arts or Social Science subject.
EducationEducation/Religious StudiesTwo ‘A’ level passes to include Religious studies or CRK and one other subject in Arts/Social SciencesEnglish Language, CRK and any other two subjects in Arts or Social Sciences5 ‘O’ level credits at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level credits at 2 sittings to include English Language, CRK and any other three or four subjects from Arts, Science or Social SciencesIBADAN accepts NCE with at least Credit in Religious Studies
EducationEducation/YorubaAt least 2 ‘A’ level passes to include Yoruba and another Arts or Social Science subjects.English Language, Yoruba, any one other Arts and any one from Arts or Social Sciences.5 'O' level credits at one sitting or 6 'O' level credits at two sittings to include: English Language, two Arts subjects including Yoruba and any other from Arts, Social Sciences or Science.IBADAN accepts NCE to include Yoruba and another Arts or Social Science subjects at Merit or better still Credit level.
EducationEducation/Chemistry B.Sc (Ed)As aboveEnglish Language, Mathematics and any other two Science subjects.5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language and any other four or five Science subjects.All candidates must posses a credit pass in Mathematics. Agricultural Science is not acceptable.
EducationEducation/Physics B.Sc (Ed)As aboveEnglish Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language and any other four or five Science subjects.All candidates must posses a credit pass in Mathematics.
EducationEducation/Mathematics B.Sc (Ed)As aboveEnglish Language, Mathematics and any other two Science subjects.5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language and any other four or five Science subjects.All candidates must posses a credit pass in Mathematics.
EducationEducation/Geography (Science)Two ‘A’ level subjects including Geography and any other Science subject.English Language and any three of the following: Geography, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. 5 'O' level subjects at one sitting or 6 'O' level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, Mathematics, Geography and any of two or three of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Further Mathematics.All candidates must posses a credit pass in Mathematics. Agricultural Science is not acceptable.
EducationEducation/Biology B.Sc (Ed)Two ‘A’ level science subjects to include Biology or Zoology. NCE/ND candidates with minimum of Merit or Upper Credit in two science subjects to include Biology or Zoology or Animal Science. Direct entry candidate should also fulfill the UTME entry requirement.English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (excluding Agric Science)5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and the 6th subject can be from Science, Arts and Social Sciences excluding Agric Science.All candidates must posses a credit pass in Mathematics.
EducationEducation/Computer Science B.Sc (Ed)NCE with credits in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology.English Language, Mathematic, Physics and Chemistry5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Mathematics and any other from Physics, Chemistry and Biology.IBADAN also accepts HND accredited by NBTE with Upper Credit also eligible in addition to fulfulling O'level requirements
EducationEducational Technology B.EdNCE with credits in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and any other matriculating subject. English Language, Mathematics and any other two 5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Mathematics and any other three IBADAN also accepts HND accredited by NBTE with Upper Credit also eligible in addition to fulfulling O'level requirements
EducationEducation/EconomicsTwo ‘A’ level passes in Economics and any one of Mathematics, Statistics, Geography, Physics, Government, History, Chemistry and Agricultural ScienceEnglish Language, Economics, Mathematics and any of Government, History, Geography, Lit-In-English, CRK/IRK.5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any two / three of Arts, Social Sciences or Science.Candidates with Economics as their Teaching subjects must posses a Credit pass in Mathematics and Economics.
EducationEducation/Geography (Social Science)2 ‘A’ level passes in Geography and any one of Economics, Government and History.English Language and any other three subjects from Arts or Social Sciences5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at two sittings to include English Language, Geography and any other subjects from Arts or Social Sciences.IBADAN accepts candidates who did not offer Geography at UTME but has O/L Credit in Geography.
EducationEducation/Political ScienceTwo 'A’ level passes including Government or History.English Language, Government or History plus two other Social Science / Arts subjects or Mathematics5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Government or History and three or four other subjects.1. IBADAN accepts any 2 ‘A’ level passes. 2. IBADAN requires 5/6 O/L credits in any subject plus at least a pass in Mathematics. 3. IBADAN does not offer INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
EducationEarly Childhood EducationTwo ‘A’ level passes/NCE merit level in PRE – PRIMARY/PRIMARY EDUCATION plus one U.I approved teaching subjects.English Language and any other three subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science.5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language and any other four or five relevant subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science.In choosing subjects, candidates should give consideration to what they would offer as teaching subjects.
EducationSpecial Education 10390A(a) Two ‘A’ level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects. (b) NCE merit level passes in Arts, Social Sciences and Science subjects.English Language and any other three relevant subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science.5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language and any other four or five relevant subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science.IBADAN insists that candidates should ensure that their teaching subject(s) in the Colleges of Education attended are offered at University of Ibadan.
EducationLibrary Studies 10411DTwo ‘A’ level passes in relevant subjects plus UME requirements. NCE merit passes in relevant subjects.English Language and any other three subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science.5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language and any other four or five relevant subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science.IBADAN requires a pass in ‘O’ level Mathematics.
MedicineBiochemistry Two A level subjects from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology or Botany plus UME requirement.English Language, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology5 O’ Level Credit Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and BiologyIBADAN accepts 5 credit passes at one sitting in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
MedicineDentistry As for Medicine & SurgeryEnglish Language, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology5 O’ Level Credit Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and BiologyIBADAN accepts 5 credit passes at one sitting in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
MedicineEnvironmental Health Sciences (B.EHS)Two A level Passes in Chemistry, Physics and one other science subject plus UTME requirements. English Language, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology5 O’ Level Credit Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and BiologyIBADAN accepts OND/HND (Environmental Health) with Upper Credit and with credit from West African Health Examination Board (WAHEB). Two O/L sittings are not accepted
MedicineHuman Nutrition Two A level Passes in Chemistry, Biology and Physics plus UTME requirements.English Language, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology5 O’ level Credit Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.Preference will be given to holders of the Professional Certificates of: (i) Nigeria Registered Nurse or equivalent (ii) OND in Nutrition and Diatetics, Food Science or Agriculture with a Minimum of Upper Credit from a recognized Polytechnic (iii) NCE (Home Economics) (iv) Certificate in Community Nutrition Technician from School of Health Technology provided the candidates meet the University's O' Level admission criteria. (v) Two O/L sittings are not accepted.
MedicineMedical Laboratory Sciencei) 3 A level passes in Chemistry, Biology and one other science subject.English Language, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology5 O’ Level Credit Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and BiologyIBADAN accepts HND with Upper Credit in related fields or equivalent professional qualifications. Two O/L sittings are not accepted.
MedicineMedicine & Surgery i) 3 A level passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Zoology plus UME requirements. (ii) B.Sc in relevant fields.English Language, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology5 O’ Level Credit Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and BiologyIBADAN accepts 5 credit passes at one sitting in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
MedicineNursing Two A level Passes from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, plus UTME requirements.English Language, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology5 O’ level Credit Passes in English Language, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.Candidate must possess any of the following professional qualifications and must have registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. 1. General Nursing 2. Psychiatric Nursing 3. Midwifery Two O/L sittings are not accepted.
MedicinePhysiology As for BiochemistryEnglish Language, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology5 O’ Level Credit Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and BiologyIBADAN accepts 5 credit passes at one sitting in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
MedicinePhysiotherapyi) 3 A/Level Passes in Physics, Biology or Zoology and one other Science subject plus UTME requirements. English Language, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology5 O’ Level Credit Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and BiologyIBADAN accepts 5 credit passes at one sitting in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
PharmacyPharmacy i) A/Level Passes in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics plus UME requirements. (ii) B.Sc degree in relevant fieldsEnglish Language, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology5 O’ Level Credit Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at a single sitting.IBADAN accepts 5 credit passes at one sitting in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
ScienceArchaeology Two ‘A’ level passes or NCE (at least a Credit pass) in Biology and any of the following Science subjects Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Geography English Language, Biology and two other Science subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Geography5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Biology and two other Science subjects excluding Agricultural Science from Chemistry, Physics and Geography.IBADAN accepts: In addition to O/Level requirements, NCE passes in Biology and other relevant Science subjects suchas Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Geography (with minimu of Credit grade), OND (with minimum of Upper Credit grade in Tourism and Museum Management) will be considered. UTME subjects must include subjects passed with credit at O'Level
ScienceAnthropology Two ‘A’ level passes or NCE (at least a Credit pass) in Biology and any of the following Science subjects Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Geography English Language, Biology and two other Science subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Geography5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Biology and two other Science subjects excluding Agricultural Science) from Chemistry, Physics and Geography.IBADAN accepts: In addition to O/Level requirements, NCE passes in Biology and other relevant Science subjects suchas Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Geography (with minimu of Credit grade), OND (with minimum of Upper Credit grade in Tourism and Museum Management) will be considered. UTME subjects must include subjects passed with credit at O'Level
ScienceBiology2 ‘A’ level science subjects to include Biology and one of: Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.English Language, Chemistry, Biology and one other science subject such as Physics, Mathematics5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and one other Science or Arts subject.IBADAN accepts HND with Upper Credit in Science Lab Technology (Microbiology, Virology and Biochemistry option).
ScienceBotany 2 ‘A’ level subjects in Botany or Botany/Biology and Chemistry.English Language, Biology, Chemistry and any other Science subject. Mathematics / Physics.5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and any one or two of Physics, Geography and Agriculture Science.
ScienceChemistry Two ‘A’ level subjects including Chemistry and one of Physics, Mathematics and Biology.English Language, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Biology5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and any subject as the 6th subject.
ScienceIndustrial Chemistry Two ‘A’ level subjects including Chemistry and one of Physics, Mathematics and Biology.English Language, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Biology5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and any subject as the 6th subject.
ScienceComputer Science (i) Two ‘A’ level subjects passes in Mathematics (pure or applied) and Physics (ii) OND/HND Computer Science or any other Mathematics based courses with grade of Upper Credit.English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and one other Science subjects (excluding Agricultural Science)OND/HND in Computer Science with Upper Credit.
ScienceGeography Two ‘A’ level subjects including Geography and any other Science subject.English Language and any three of the following: Geography, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. 5 'O' level subjects at one sitting or 6 'O' level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, Mathematics, Geography and any of two or three of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further Mathematics. (i) Agricultural Science is not acceptable as a Science subject. (ii) Science subjects shall include Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Geography.
ScienceGeology Two ‘A’ level subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography and any other Science subjects.English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Mathematics.5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology and one of the following: Geography, Further Mathematics, Economics, and Technical DrawingOND Geology Upper Credit.
ScienceMathematics Two ‘A’ level subjects including Mathematics and any Science subject OR NCE with at least merit in Mathematics and one other approved Science subject.English Language, Mathematics, any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further Mathematics or Geography 5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at English Language, Mathematics, and any two Science subjects from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further Mathematics, Geography and other subject as the 6th subject.Agricultural Science is not acceptable as a Science subject.
ScienceMicrobiology ‘A’ level passes in Botany/Biology and Chemistry or HND Microbiology or HND Microbiology & Virology with Upper Credit admissible to 200 level.English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Geography or Mathematics5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other Science subjects (excluding Agric Science)
SciencePhysics ‘A’ level passes in Physics and Mathematics, NCE and OND holders are eligible.English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Geography and Further Mathematics5 'O' level subjects at one sitting or 6 'O' level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any two or three of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Geography and Further Mathematics
ScienceStatistics Two ‘A’ level subjects to include Mathematics or University of Ibadan Professional Diploma in Statistics or its equivalent (plus five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics)English Language, Mathematics and any of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further Mathematics or Geography5 'O' level subjects at one sitting or 6 'O' level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, Mathematics and any other three subjects from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further Mathematics or Geography. Economics will be counted as the 6th subject. Any unit of degree courses already passed in the Diploma will form part of the degree OND from a recognized Institution with a minimum of Upper Credit may be considered. Economics is not accepted as a Science subject.
ScienceZoology Two ‘A’ level Science subjects to include Biology/ZoologyEnglish Language, Biology and two other Science subjects excluding Agricultural Science5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and any other Science subjects.Agric. Science is not acceptable as a Science subject.
Environmental Design and ManagementArchitectureTwo ‘A’ level Science subjects to include Mathematics and Physics. English Language, Physics, Mathematics and Geography or Economics5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Mathematics,Physics and any two (2) at one sitting or three (3) at two sittings from the following: Fine Arts/Technical Drawing, Economics/Geography, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Building Construction, Land Surveying, Biology and Agricultural Science.IBADAN accepts OND in Architectural Technology or equivalent qualifications. Preference will be given to candidates with credit in Fine Arts or Technical Drawing and some degree of competence in computer-literacy (esp AutoCAD).
Environmental Design and ManagementUrban and Regional Planning(i) A/L passes in Mathematics and any of Physics , Chemistry and Geography. (2) OND at Upper Cfredit in Architecture, URP or Building TechnologyEnglish Language, Mathematics, Geography and Physics/Chemistry/Biology5 Ó' level subjects at one sitting or t Ö"level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Geography and any two from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technical Drawing, Fine Arts, Surveying.IBADAN accepts HND at Upperr Credit or B.Sc in URP, Architecture or Building Technology into 300Level.
Environmental Design and ManagementEstate Management(i) OND with Upper Credit in Estate Management, Architecture Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, Urban and Regional Planning. English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Geography or Biology5 Ó' level subjects at one sitting to include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any two from Physics, Chemistry, Geography and Technical Drawing,IBADAN accepts HND at Upperr Credit or B.Sc in Estate Management into 300Level.
EconomicsEconomics Two ‘A’ level passes in Economics and any one of Mathematics or Statistics, Geography, History, Government, Physics, Chemistry and Agricultural ScienceEnglish Language, Economics, Mathematics and any of Government, History, Geography, Lit-In-English, CRK/IRK.5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any two / three of Arts, Social Sciences or Science subjects.IBADAN accepts 2 'A' level passes but 'O' Level credits should include Mathematics and Economics.
Social SciencePolitical Science Two 'A’ level passes including Government or History.English Language, Government or History plus two other Social Science / Arts subjects5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Government or History and three or four other subjects.IBADAN requires 5/6 O/L credits in any subject plus at least a pass in Mathematics.
Social SciencePsychology (1) Two 'A' level passes including either Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, Government, Geography, Economics or Mathematics. (2) UTME requirements plus NRN certificate.English Language and any three subjects5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, and any other four/five from Arts, Social Science or Science.IBADAN requires TWO ‘A’ level passes from Science or Social Science subjects or Arts.
Social SciencesGeography 2 ‘A’ level passes in Geography and any one of Economics, Government and History.English Language and any other three subjects from Arts or Social Sciences5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at English Language, Geography and any other subjects from Arts or Social Sciences.IBADAN accepts candidates who did not offer Geography at UTME but have O/L Credit in Geography.
Social SciencesSociology As in Political Science.English Language and any other three subjects from Arts, Science or Social Sciences5 'O' level subjects at one sitting or 6 'O' level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language and any other subjects from Arts, Science or Social Sciences.IBADAN accepts two ‘A’ level passes from Arts, Science or Social Science subjects.
TechnologyAgricultural & Environmental Engineering 2 ‘A’ level passes in Physics and Mathematics plus UME requirements.English Language, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with any ONE or TWO of the following subjects as the case may be; Biology, Agricultural Science, Further Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Economics, Geography, Metal Work and Wood Work.1. OND/HND at upper credit level {65%} accepted to 200/300 levels respectively plus UME requirements. 2. Knowledge of Further Mathematics is an advantage for all Engineering courses.
TechnologyCivil Engineering As in Agric & Env. EngineeringAs in Agric & Env. EngineeringAs in Agric & Env. EngineeringAs in Agric & Env. Engineering
TechnologyElectrical & Electronics Engineering At least 2 ‘A’ level passes in Physics and Mathematics. A 3rd if any should be Chemistry plus UTME requirements.As in Agric & Env. EngineeringAs in Agric & Env. EngineeringAs in Agric & Env. Engineering
TechnologyFood Technology 2 ‘A’ level passes in Physics and Biology / Mathematics plus UME requirements.English Language, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology / Mathematics.5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics with any one of the following subjects as the case may be: Agricultural Science, Further Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Economics, Geography, Metal Work and Wood Work.As in Agric & Env. Engineering
TechnologyIndustrial & Production Engineering As in Agric & Env. EngineeringAs in Agric & Env. EngineeringAs in Agric & Env. EngineeringAs in Agric & Env. Engineering
TechnologyMechanical Engineering As in Agric & Env. EngineeringAs in Agric & Env. EngineeringAs in Agric & Env. EngineeringAs in Agric & Env. Engineering
TechnologyPetroleum Engineering As in Agric & Env. EngineeringAs in Agric & Env. EngineeringAs in Agric & Env. EngineeringAs in Agric & Env. Engineering
TechnologyWood Products Engineering As in Agric & Env. EngineeringAs in Agric & Env. EngineeringAs in Agric & Env. EngineeringAs in Agric & Env. Engineering
Veterinary MedicineVeterinary Medicine ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Biology/Zoology, Physics/Mathematics.English Language, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology5 ‘O’ level Credit at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level Credit passes at two sittings to include: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and any other Science subjectIBADAN accepts OND/HND Animal Health and Husbandry, provided candidates meet the following requirements: (a) At least one-year satisfactory practical experience. (b) Five 'O' Level Credits in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics and English. (c) OND at Distinction level. (d) OND at Upper Credit level.
LawLaw (i) Two papers at Advanced Level plus Credit in 5/6 other ‘O’ level subjects including English Language and Literature in English. (ii) A good first Degree with credit in English Language and Literature at 'O' LevelEnglish Language and any three subjects from Arts, Social Science and / or Science.5 ‘O’ level subjects at one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English Language, Literature in English and any other subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science.UTME ENTRY IBADAN requires pass at credit level in English Literature.

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