University of Ibadan
Nigeria
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
First degree/qualification: Bachelor's or specialized degree (3-5 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: Upper ranges of class II, division II.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 3-4 year first degree. See description.
Documents required: Official transcript; official certification of degree and date awarded.
Description: Instituted in 1948; the oldest and one of the best schools in Nigeria. Admission is based on the U.M.E. (University Matriculation Examination) (grade 12). Depending on School Certificate or General Certificate of Education (GCE) results, direct entry to three year degree is possible.
Grading system:
70- l00% | Class I |
60- 69% | Class II, division I |
50- 59% | Class II, division II |
45- 49% | Class III |
40- 44% | Pass |
A | 7 | B- | 3 | 6.2-7.0 | Class I |
A- | 6 | C+ | 2 | 4.8-6.1 | Class II, division I |
B+ | 5 | C- | 1 | 2.9-4.7 | Class II, division II |
B | 4 | D | 0 | 1.7-2.8 | Class III |
1.0-1.6 | Pass |
Scales vary. Not all first degrees classified. Those that are can receive class I, class II division I, class II division II, or class III honours. Conferred with pass if insufficient for honours. Can also be awarded with distinction.
Language of instruction: English.
Advanced degrees:
Master's: 1-2 years after bachelor's degree. Degrees not classified.
Ph.D.: 6-8 semesters after master's degree; by research and thesis. Degrees not classified.
Last updated: Jul 14, 2005