Dominicmario OgodoAre you wondering what the JAMB cut-off marks of University of Ibadan (UI) are? You know, it can be pretty confusing at some points when you do not even know the JAMB score to target and how much effort you need to pour in.
Very well, in this post you will learn all you would want to know about the minimum score you must have in order to secure admission into University of Ibadan. We also discussed here, some facts you should know about UI as an aspirant and potential student of UI.
Some of those questions that could be troubling you concerning admission in UI have also been trashed in the FAQs section. I urge you therefore to read along as we unwrap all we have for you in this post.
WHAT IS UI JAMB CUT OFF MARK?
The official JAMB cut-off mark across universities in Nigeria is 180. However, the JAMB cut-off mark for University of Ibadan is 180.
Nonetheless, the cut-off mark varies with departments as some are higher than the others. The value of the UI departmental cut-off mark is determined by the number of applicants and the perceived value of the course.
Candidates who are offered provisional admission at the University of Ibadan are students who chose the university as their first choice of institution during their JAMB registration. These students are required however required to get a minimum score called the cut-off mark.
University of Ibadan Departmental Cut-off Marks
| Departments | Merit Cut-offs | ELDS Cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| Yoruba | 51.5 | - |
| Theatre Arts | 61.87 | 60.0 |
| Russian | 55.0 | - |
| Religious Studies | 52.87 | - |
| Physiotherapy | 70.5 | 68.75 |
| Physiology | 65.0 | 64.5 |
| Philosophy | 57.87 | - |
| Nursing | 70.5 | - |
| Music | 57.0 | - |
| Medicine and Surgery | 78.87 | 78.37 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | 70.12 | 69.12 |
| Linguistics | 64.25 | 61.62 |
| Islamic Studies | 57.12 | - |
| Human Nutrition | 61.87 | 60.62 |
| History | 56.12 | - |
| German | 55.5 | - |
| French | 60.0 | 58.87 |
| Environmental Health Science | 60.25 | - |
| English Language | 65.5 | 64.37 |
| Education and Communication & Language Arts | 61.75 | 61.62 |
| Education and Arabic Language | 54.0 | - |
| Economics | 63.0 | 61.0 |
| Early Childhood Education | 51.25 | - |
| Dentistry | 73.12 | 71.37 |
| Communication and Language Arts | 66.0 | 64.12 |
| Classical Studies | 56.12 | 54.0 |
| Biochemistry | 63.62 | 61.87 |
| Archaeology | 50.0 | - |
| Arabic Language | 58.12 | - |
Anthropology | 50.5 | - |
| Animal Science | 54.75 | - |
| Agronomy | 53.12 | - |
| Agriculture | 51.75 | 51.62 |
| Agricultural Economics | 55.25 | 53.12 |
| Adult Education | 51.37 | 51.12 |
| Agricultural Extension and Rural Development | 52.62 | - |
| Education and Biology | 57.0 | - |
| Education and Economics | 51.12 | - |
| Education and French | 52.25 | - |
| Education and Islamic Studies | 54.625 | - |
| Education Mathematics | 53.25 | - |
| Education and Physics | 54.87 | - |
| Education and Religious Studies | 54.37 | - |
| Education and Yoruba | 51.5 | - |
| Education and Chemistry | 53.12 | - |
| Education and English | 63.87 | 62.75 |
| Education and Geography | 59.12 | - |
| Education and History | 52.37 | - |
| Education and Political Science | 56.0 | - |
| Educational Management | 52.0 | - |
| Guidance & Counselling | 56.37 | 54.25 |
| Health Education | 51.62 | 50.0 |
| Human Kinetics | 51.12 | - |
| Library, Archival and Information science | 57.0 | 53.62 |
| Special Education | 51.5 | - |
| Architecture | 58.62 | - |
| Law | 70.12 | 68.87 |
| Pharmacy | 72.62 | 71.37 |
| Ecotourism and Aquaculture | 52.62 | - |
| Forest Products | 50.0 | - |
| Social and Environmental Forestry | 50.0 | - |
| Wildlife and Ecoutourism Management | 54.62 | 51.87 |
| Anthropology | 50.37 | - |
| Archaeology | 52.0 | - |
| Botany | 50.37 | - |
| Chemistry | 58.12 | 56.62 |
| Industrial Chemistry | 62.25 | - |
| Computer Science | 64.0 | 63.62 |
| Geography | 51.0 | - |
| Geology | 52.12 | - |
| Mathematics | 52.87 | - |
| Microbiology | 60.37 | 59.12 |
| Physics | 51.75 | - |
| Statistics | 50.62 | - |
| Zoology | 50.75 | - |
| Agricultural and Environmental Engineering | 51.75 | - |
| Civil Engineering | 62.25 | - |
| Electrical Engineering | 68.25 | 65.62 |
| Food Technology | 50.12 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | 68.62 | 68.0 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 61.87 | 60.75 |
| Industrial Production Engineering | 57.5 | - |
| Wood Products Engineering | 51.75 | - |
| Geography | 52.75 | - |
| Political Science | 64.12 | 62.25 |
| Psychology | 60.5 | 58.5 |
| Sociology | 60.87 | 60.0 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 57.12 | 56.12 |
ELDS means Educationally Less Developed States.
NB: Please be informed that this UI cut-off mark for different departments is the one for 2019/2020 session. An official cut-off mark has not been published for 2020/2021 session.
While you use this one as a reference, we promise to keep you updated when the new one is published. Please we advice you subscribe to our newsletter so that you will not be cut out of the right information flow.
ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
The University of Ibadan is a premier Nigerian university that was established in 1948 as University College, Ibadan. Its academic programmes and awards were supervised by the University of London. Unibadan or UI is however the first degree awarding institution in Nigeria.
Not until 1963, the University of Ibadan was still under the supervision of University of London; only then did it become autonomous and started awarding degree that is not affiliated to the foreign university.
In 2020, the University of Ibadan ranks somewhere from 501 to 600 in the world, according to Times Higher Education. But according to U.S News World, University of Ibadan ranks 733 in the world. In Nigeria, UI ranks among the top 10 best universities in Nigeria.
Faculties in University of Ibadan
There are a total number of 13 faculties in the University of Ibadan. These faculties include:
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Arts
- Basic Medical Sciences
- Dentistry
- Law
- Clinical Sciences
- Public Health
- Education
- Science
- Pharmacy
- Veterinary Medicine
- Social Sciences
- Renewable Natural Resources
- Economics
- Technology
- College of Medicine
University of Ibadan is great university that has produced so many remarkable individuals who have made and still making impact in the world. There are many notable alumni from the school; you will join that league very soon.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the cut-off mark for University of Ibadan in 2020?
The JAMB cut-off mark across universities in Nigerian including the University of Ibadan is 180. Nevertheless, the official cut-off marks of UI for 2020/2021 has not been published yet. You can use the one stated above as reference while you get yourself ready.
How can I calculate the UNN cut-off mark?
To calculate UI cut-off mark, divide your JAMB score by 8 and your post UTME score by two (2).
Add the two products of the division and there you have your UI aggregate. With this mark, you will be able to know where you fall in.
How does UI offer admission?
University of Ibadan offers admission based on merit. They also offer supplementary admission but definitely not in competitive courses.
Owing to the good quality of education and the reputation of the university, UI is very competitive. As such, you must score high in JAMB and your Post UTME in order to stand a chance of gaining admission in the university.
How can I get admitted into UNN?
Sincerely speaking, there is not short cut to gaining admission into UI. All you must do is:
- Study well and pass your JAMB with a high score (200 and above). If you are afraid of failing, a guide on how to pass JAMB can be of help.
- Pass you post UTME also with good score
- Meet the admission requirements and make sure you provide the necessary documents
- Pray and remain optimistic that you will be admitted.
CONCLUSION
If you have come this far, I am most certain you have got all you would want to know about the UI JAMB cut-off mark.
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