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The college was established in 1948 as University College Ibadan, one of many colleges within the University of London. It became an independent university in 1962 and is the oldest degree-awarding institution in Nigeria. Through its graduate network, the University of Ibadan has contributed to the political, industrial, economic and cultural ...
About Us. The University College, Ibadan was founded in 1948. At first, it occupied the old site previously used by the 56th Military General Hospital about eight kilometers away from the 'new' or permanent site. The new site covered over 1,032 hectares of land generously leased by the chiefs and people of Ibadan for 999 years. With equipment ...
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Initially, English was taught as a subject in the General Degree Programme of the University of London with which the University College Ibadan (UCI) had a special relationship. It was one of the most heavily subscribed subjects and the majority of the B.A.(General) Arts graduates of this University had to pass through the corridors of this ...
History. Established in 1948, the University of Ibadan, UI as it is fondly referred to, is the first University in Nigeria. Until 1962 when it became a full-fledged independent University, it was a College of the University of London in a special relationship scheme. The University, which took off with academic programmes in Arts, Science and ...
May 14, 2017 · The University of Ibadan (UI) is Nigeria’s premier university and one of Africa’s foremost academic and iconic institutions. Established in 1948, UI has contributed immensely to the development of Nigeria and much of sub-Saharan Africa through its training, research, and community service functions. The university’s diverse achievements ...
May 6, 2024 · The University of Ibadan is a public research university in Nigeria, founded in 1948. It was affiliated to the University of London until it became independent in 1963. It is the oldest awarding institution in Nigeria. What makes it so popular is that the university was the first of its kind in Nigeria. Its performance over the years have ...
