UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN ACT

An Act establishes the University of Ibadan as Nigeria's first university and a leading research institution, governing its academic programs and development. It targets students, academic staff, and administrative personnel across various disciplines. This maintains its role as a premier center for research and education.

What Is This Policy?

An Act establishing the University of Ibadan (UI) as Nigeria's first university and a premier research institution, providing for its governance, academic programmes, and development.

Who Does It Target?

Students enrolled at the University of Ibadan across all faculties; academic researchers and teaching staff; the National Universities Commission (NUC) as quality regulator; the Federal Ministry of Education; international academic partners and research funding bodies collaborating with UI

Academic and administrative staff The NUC Federal Ministry of Education

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Maintain UI's position as Nigeria's foremost research university, providing leadership in medicine, sciences, social sciences, and the humanities.

Key Features

First University: UI is Nigeria's first and oldest university, established 1948. Research Excellence: UI consistently ranks among Nigeria's top research universities. University College Hospital: Affiliated with UCH Ibadan, Nigeria's premier teaching hospital. Senate and Council: Standard federal university governance structure.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active — UI fully operational Coverage: Oyo State; national intake Beneficiaries: University students; national academic leadership Funding: Federal Government; IGR

How to Access

Apply through JAMB UTME High entry requirements for most programmes Register upon admission Application method: Apply through JAMB at https://www.jamb.gov.ng

Official Resources

Website: https://www.ui.edu.ng Contact: University of Ibadan (UI)

Legal Framework

Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates under the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, the National Universities Commission Act Cap N81 LFN 2004, the Education (National Minimum Standards and Establishment of Institutions) Act, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act.