Official List of Courses Offered in University of Ibadan (UI) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in the University of Ibadan (UI): Having chosen the University of Ibadan (UI), you are targeting the premier university in Nigeria. UI is not just the oldest degree-awarding institution in the country; it is arguably the most competitive.

UI is famous for its “strict” admission policy. They do not admit students just to fill quotas; you must meet their high standards.

NOTE: Before you browse the list, you must update your knowledge about three critical changes at UI:

1. The “Mass Comm” Trap: UI does NOT offer a course called “Mass Communication.” If you search for it in JAMB, you won’t find it. Instead, UI offers Communication and Language Arts (CLA). This course covers journalism, broadcasting, and public speaking, but it is titled differently.

2. New Tech Faculties: UI has established a Faculty of Computing. You can now study Software Engineering, Data Science, and Cyber Security at the undergraduate level.

3. No “International Relations”: Unlike some other schools, UI does not offer “International Relations” as a standalone undergraduate degree. It is usually studied at the Master’s level or covered under History or Political Science.

Below is the official and accredited list of courses offered at UI for the 2026/2027 session, categorized by their Faculties.

1. College of Medicine

This is the toughest college to enter in Nigeria. Admission is strictly by merit.

• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — Strictly One Sitting in O-Level.

• Dentistry and Dental Surgery

• Human Nutrition and Dietetics

• Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS)

• Nursing Science — Extremely competitive.

• Physiotherapy

• Physiology

• Biochemistry

• Environmental Health Science — Public Health is usually PG, but this is the undergraduate option.

2. Faculty of Pharmacy

• Pharmacy (B.Pharm) — Note: UI still runs the B.Pharm program, though transition plans to Pharm.D are in conversation nationwide.

3. Faculty of Law

• Law (LL.B) — Civil Law. You need a very high aggregate to get in.

4. Faculty of Computing (New & Hot)

UI has modernized its curriculum to include tech-focused degrees.

• Computer Science — The classic tech degree.

• Cyber Security

• Data Science

• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

• Software Engineering

5. Faculty of Technology (Engineering)

• Agricultural and Environmental Engineering

• Automotive Engineering — Unique to UI.

• Civil Engineering

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Food Technology — One of the best departments in the country.

• Industrial and Production Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Petroleum Engineering

• Wood Products Engineering

6. Faculty of Arts

• Anthropology

• Arabic Language and Literature

• Archaeology (Arts option)

• Classical Studies — UI is one of the few schools offering this.

• Communication and Language Arts (CLA) — The “Mass Comm” alternative.

• English Language and Literature

• European Studies (French, German, Russian)

• History

• Islamic Studies

• Linguistics (with options in Igbo / Yoruba)

• Music

• Philosophy

• Religious Studies

• Theatre Arts

7. Faculty of Science

• Anthropology (Science option)

• Archaeology (Science option)

• Botany

• Chemistry

• Geography (Science option)

• Geology

• Industrial Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Microbiology — Very competitive.

• Physics

• Statistics

• Zoology

8. Faculty of Agriculture

• Agricultural Economics

• Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

• Agronomy

• Animal Science

• Aquaculture and Fisheries Management

• Crop Protection and Environmental Biology

• Forest Production and Products

• Social and Environmental Forestry

• Wildlife and Ecotourism Management

9. Faculty of The Social Sciences

• Economics — Requires a high JAMB score and Math.

• Geography (Social Science option)

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Sociology

10. Faculty of Education

UI is the pioneer of Education in Nigeria.

• Adult Education

• Early Childhood Education

• Educational Management

• Guidance and Counselling

• Health Education

• Human Kinetics

• Library, Archival and Information Studies — A very prestigious course at UI.

• Special Education

• Teacher Education (Arts, Science, Social Science, Pre-Primary options)

11. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

• Veterinary Medicine (DVM) — 6-Year Professional Degree.

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into UI, you need to understand their “Aggregate” system and strict rules:

1. The “One Sitting” Rule

• College of Medicine & Pharmacy: UI strictly requires 5 Credits in ONE Sitting for Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and Pharmacy. If you combine WAEC and NECO, you are automatically disqualified for these courses.

• Other Faculties: Two sittings are generally accepted.

2. The 50% / 50% Calculation UI does not conduct a written Post-UTME exam anymore (in most recent sessions). Instead, they use a Point-Based System:

• JAMB Score: Divided by 8 (50%).

• O’Level Results: Graded (A1=6 points, B2=5 points, etc.) to make up the other 50%.

• Tip: If you have Cs in your WAEC, your chances of getting Medicine at UI are very slim, even if you score 300 in JAMB. You need A1s.

3. Age Limit

• You MUST be 16 years old by the time of admission. UI is very strict with this age limit.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does UI offer Business Administration / Accounting? No. This shocks many students. UI does NOT offer Accounting, Banking & Finance, or Business Administration at the undergraduate level. These are typically offered at the School of Business (Postgraduate). For an undergraduate, you can study Economics.

Does UI offer International Relations? No. UI does not offer International Relations as a first degree. You should apply for History or Political Science.

Is Architecture offered in UI? Yes, under the Faculty of Environmental Design and Management. It is a relatively newer faculty compared to others, but fully accredited.