Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, through its Centre for Distance Learning (OAUCDL), is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its nine-month (two contact periods) Pre-Degree Programme for the 2026/2027 session.
Online applications close on 30th June 2026.
Eligibility Requirements
- Candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) O'Level credit passes in five subjects at a maximum of two (2) sittings, including:
- English Language (compulsory for ALL courses)
- Mathematics (compulsory for all Science-based and Social Science-based courses)
- Literature-in-English (compulsory for Law)
Available OAU Pre-Degree Subject Combinations
Note that English Language is compulsory for all candidates alongside your three chosen subjects:
| Field / Option | Available 3-Subject Combinations (Plus Compulsory English) |
|---|---|
| Arts | Government / Literature-in-English / Religious Studies (GLR) Economics / Government / Literature-in-English (EGL) |
| Biological Sciences | Biology / Chemistry / Physics (BCP) |
| Physical Sciences | Chemistry / Mathematics / Physics (CMP) Geography / Mathematics / Physics (GMP) |
| Social Sciences | Economics / Government / Mathematics (EGM) Mathematics / Geography / Economics (MGE) |
Important Guidelines & CBT Entrance Exam Centres
- CBT Entrance Exam Venues: The Pre-Degree entrance exam is computer-based and holds at two centres: Ile-Ife Centre and Ikeja Centre, Lagos State.
- 2-Week Completion Window: Once you access the online form, you must complete and submit it within two (2) weeks.
- Mandatory UTME Registration: All admitted Pre-Degree students must register for and sit the UTME during the programme.
How to Apply (Closes 30/06/2026)
Apply strictly online via the official OAUCDL portal at reg.oaucdl.edu.ng/Openings/foundation on or before 30th June 2026.
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