Official List of Courses Offered in Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU): Are you dreaming of becoming a student of the “Great Ife”? If you have chosen Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, for the 2026/2027 academic session, you are aiming for one of the most intellectually rigorous and culturally vibrant universities in Africa.

NOTE: Before you browse the course list, you must understand three unique things about OAU admission that confuse many students:

1. The “Mass Comm” Confusion: OAU does NOT offer a course simply called “Mass Communication.” Instead, they offer Information Science and Media Studies (in the Faculty of Social Sciences) and Dramatic Arts (in the Faculty of Arts). If you search for “Mass Comm” on the JAMB portal for OAU, you won’t find it.

2. Computer Science Options: OAU is unique in how it offers Computer Science. You will often see options like Computer Science with Mathematics or Computer Science with Economics. These are the accredited degree names—don’t be scared by the “with” part; it just means you will have a robust background in that secondary subject.

3. Strict O’Level Policy: For top-tier courses like Medicine, Law, and Pharmacy, OAU has a strong preference for candidates with one sitting in their O’Level results.

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

1. Faculty of Administration

This is one of the most popular faculties, producing some of the country’s best administrators.

• Accounting — Extremely competitive (Requires 270+ in JAMB).

• International Relations — High demand.

• Local Government and Development Studies

• Management and Accounting

• Public Administration

2. Faculty of Law

• Law (LL.B) — OAU Law is legendary. Admission is fierce, and Literature-in-English is compulsory.

3. College of Health Sciences

This college is split into three main faculties. Admission here is strictly by merit.

A. Faculty of Clinical Sciences

• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — The flagship course.

• Nursing Science (B.NSc) — 5-Year professional degree.

B. Faculty of Dentistry

• Dentistry and Dental Surgery

C. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

• Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy)

• Nursing Science (Administered here administratively in some contexts, but clinically under Clinical Sciences)

• Human Nutrition and Dietetics (Note: Check Faculty of Agriculture for related Consumer Science options)

4. Faculty of Pharmacy

• Pharmacy (B.Pharm / Pharm.D) — OAU has one of the oldest and best Pharmacy schools in West Africa.

5. Faculty of Technology (Engineering)

OAU produces “Engineers that can work,” known for their practical rigour.

• Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Electronic and Electrical Engineering

• Food Science and Technology

• Materials Science and Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

6. Faculty of Science

The bedrock of research at Great Ife.

• Applied Geophysics

• Biochemistry

• Botany

• Chemistry

• Engineering Physics — Unique to OAU (blends Physics with Engineering applications).

• Geology

• Industrial Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Microbiology

• Physics

• Statistics

• Zoology

7. Faculty of Social Sciences

• Demography and Social Statistics

• Economics — Very competitive.

• Geography

• Information Science and Media Studies — The modern alternative to Mass Communication.

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Sociology and Anthropology

8. Faculty of Arts

• Dramatic Arts — Famous for producing Nigeria’s top actors and playwrights.

• English Language

• History

• Linguistics

• Literature-in-English

• Music

• Philosophy

• Religious Studies

• Yoruba

• Foreign Languages (French, German, Portuguese)

9. Faculty of Environmental Design and Management (EDM)

• Architecture — Requires a portfolio or high creative aptitude.

• Building

• Estate Management

• Fine and Applied Arts

• Quantity Surveying

• Surveying and Geoinformatics

• Urban and Regional Planning

10. Faculty of Agriculture

• Agricultural Economics

• Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

• Animal Sciences

• Crop Production and Protection

• Family, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences — Formerly Home Economics.

• Soil Science and Land Resources Management

11. Faculty of Education

OAU is a giant in teacher training. You can study almost any “teaching subject” here.

• Adult Education

• Education & Biology

• Education & Chemistry

• Education & Economics

• Education & English

• Education & French

• Education & Geography

• Education & History

• Education & Language Arts

• Education & Mathematics

• Education & Music

• Education & Physics

• Education & Political Science

• Education & Religious Studies

• Education & Social Studies

• Education & Yoruba

• Educational Management

• Guidance and Counselling

• Health Education

• Human Kinetics (Physical Education)

• Integrated Science

• Library and Information Science — Housed here, not in Social Sciences.

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To survive the OAU admission “battlefield,” keep these tips in mind:

1. The Cut-Off Mark Reality

• General Cut-Off: OAU typically sets a general cut-off of 200. Scoring 199 often means you cannot even write the Post-UTME.

• Departmental Cut-Off:

  • Medicine/Law: You need 290 – 300+ in JAMB to be safe.

  • Accounting/Pharmacy/Nursing: Aim for 260 – 280+.

  • Computer Science/Engineering: Aim for 240 – 250+.

2. The Subject Combination Rule

• OAU is ruthless with subject combinations.

• Example: Do not apply for Estate Management without Economics. Do not apply for International Relations without History or Government.

• Always confirm the specific combination in the JAMB Brochure before applying.

3. Direct Entry (DE)

• OAU accepts JUPEB (they run a very successful JUPEB programme) and Cambridge A-Levels.

• National Diploma (ND): OAU accepts Upper Credit for many courses, but they are generally stricter with ND candidates compared to JUPEB candidates.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does OAU offer Cyber Security? Technically, OAU covers Cyber Security modules under Computer Science, but as of the 2026/2027 session, it is best to apply for Computer Science or Computer Engineering to specialise in that field. Check the specific brochure for any newly unbundled “Cyber Security” department, as NUC accreditation changes rapidly.

Does OAU offer Software Engineering? Similar to Cyber Security, this is largely covered under Computer Science. The degree awarded is usually B.Sc. Computer Science.

Can I study Law with a D7 in Math? Yes. For Law in OAU, you need a Credit in English and Literature-in-English. A pass (D7/E8) in Mathematics is usually accepted for Law, unlike Social Science courses, where a credit in Math is mandatory.