NIGERIAN UNIVERITY SYSTEM: A brief overview

• 137 UNIVERSITIES ( 1 DEFENCE ACADEMY)• 40 FEDERAL• 38 STATES• 59 PRIVATE

Introduction contd

The University of Ibadan:• Established on January 18, 1948 as a College of

the University of London• Became an autonomous University in 1962 .• Occupies a large expanse of land totalled

1185.04 hectares

Introduction contd

• Currently enrolled with 29,522 students.• 46% are postgraduate students – one of the

highest in Africa.• Enrolled 15,000 students for distance learning

;programmes. • Rated 1st in Nigeria and 6th in Africa - Source.• Ranked B++; Best University in Nigeria and 11th

in Africa by URAP (University Ranking Academic Performance)

Vision

To be a world class institution for academic

excellence geared to meeting societal needs.

Mission

• To expand the frontiers of knowledge through provision of excellent conditions for learning and research

• To produce graduates who are worthy in character and sound judgment

• To contribute to the transformation of society through creativity and innovation.

• To serve as a dynamic custodian of society’s salutary values and thus sustain its integrity

Core Values

• A commitment to excellence encapsulated in a set of core values namely:Excellence in LearningUpright in Character Sound in JudgmentIncomparable in Service

Guiding Principles

• Excellence;• Diversity;• Innovation;• Service Delivery and Social

Responsibility; and• Integrity.

University Profile

• 16,510 undergraduate students.• 13,012 postgraduate students• 15,000 distance learning students• 13 Faculties• 478 postgraduate programmes• 1, 573 academic staff• 28% are Professors and Readers.

Academic staff

Professor & Reader28%

Senior Lecturer24%

Lecturers I & II39%

Assistant Lecturer9%

University Profile contd.

• A World class school of Business was established in 2013.

• A hub of the Pan African University (PAU) for Earth and Life Sciences (including Agriculture and Health) in Africa.

Phd Degrees awarded

Education

Agr.& For.

Arts

Soc. Sc.

Science

Inst. Educ.

Inst. Afri Stud.

Basic Med Sc.

Vet. Med.

Tech.

Clin. Sc.

Pharmacy

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Age Distribution of Matriculated Students

16-20 21-25 26-30 30 and above

1068

347

8943

1079

238

36 13

Male Female

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes

The Social Sciences

Technology

Science

Public Health

Pharmacy

Law

Inst. Of Education

Inst. Of African Studies

Education

Dentistry

Clinical Sciences

CEPACS

Basic Medical Sciences

Arts

ARCIS

AMRC

Agric & Forestry

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8

12

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7

1

3

2

15

4

22

16

22

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3

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29

2

17

1

14

27

3

2

21

Postgraduate Undergraduate

University Library

Sustainability Plan

• Establishment of Human Resource Development Unit

• Establishment of Center of Teaching & Learning

• Establishment of Research Foundation• UIRESDEV• Seed grants for young Faculty• Establishment of Quality Assurance Unit

Office of International Programmes

• The University runs an international office that oversees internalization processes of the university.

• This is geared towards building strategic alliances and linkages

• To strengthen the resources available for Internationalization

• To expand opportunities for staff and students to be active players in the international academic arena.