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University of Ibadan
University of Ibadan is a public university in Ibadan, Nigeria, founded in 1948, with about 15,100 students.
- Type
- Public university
- Location
- Ibadan, Nigeria
- Founded
- 1948
- Students
- 15,125
- Teaching language
- English
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The University of Ibadan (UI) is a public research university in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Founded in 1948 as University College Ibadan, a college of the University of London, it became an independent university in 1962 and is the oldest degree-awarding institution in Nigeria.
UI has a strong postgraduate orientation and faculties covering arts, agriculture, basic medical sciences, clinical sciences, dentistry, economics, education, law, pharmacy, public health, renewable natural resources, science, social sciences, technology and veterinary medicine. Its affiliated teaching hospital, University College Hospital (UCH), is one of Nigeria's major medical centres, and the campus hosts a zoological garden and botanical garden.
Teaching is in English. Undergraduate admission for Nigerian students is through JAMB's UTME followed by post-UTME screening. Halls of residence accommodate many students on the main campus.
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What language are courses taught in at University of Ibadan?
Courses at University of Ibadan are taught in English.
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Accommodation options include: Halls of residence.
When was University of Ibadan founded?
University of Ibadan was founded in 1948.
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