As thousands of hopeful candidates await official guidelines from the University of Ibadan (UI) for the 2025 admission cycle, The Nigeria Education News finds it necessary to educate aspirants on the general procedures and expectations based on UI’s well-established admission patterns.
First, prospective students should note that UI traditionally accepts only those who select the institution as their first choice during JAMB registration. “Making UI your first choice is the first sign of commitment, and the university does not consider second-choice applicants,” education analyst Tosin Adesina told The Nigeria Education News.
Another major requirement is a minimum score of 200 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). However, scoring high in UTME alone does not guarantee admission. The most decisive part of the process is the Post-UTME. “UI’s Post-UTME is graded over 100, and candidates must score at least 50 to even be eligible for consideration,” Adesina explained.
Even students with exceptional UTME scores are not exempt from this rule. A source familiar with UI’s internal admission policy noted, “You can score 350 in UTME and still be rejected if your Post-UTME score falls below 50. The school does not bend this standard for anyone.”
Interestingly, while many Nigerian universities incorporate O’Level results into aggregate scoring, UI does not include O’Level grades when calculating admission aggregates. “Your WAEC or NECO result only matters at the point of clearance, not before admission is granted,” an academic counselor in Ibadan confirmed.
Nevertheless, candidates must present at least five credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings. “These are non-negotiable foundational requirements,” said Dr. Esther Ajayi, an education policy researcher.
Departmental cut-off marks are usually released after the Post-UTME screening, and these cutoffs vary significantly. “Courses like Medicine, Law, and Electrical Engineering often have cutoffs in the 70s, while others may be in the 50s or 60s. So, don’t aim for the bare minimum,” advised Omolola Bakare, a UI graduate and former faculty admission assistant.
While the official 2025 admission timeline is yet to be released, The Nigeria Education News encourages all candidates to stay updated via UI’s official admission portal at https://admissions.ui.edu.ng and avoid unverified sources or admission scammers. “Prepare well, stay informed, and don’t rely on hearsay,” Bakare concluded.
