The University of Ibadan (UI) has announced that its admissions portal will open for 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) registration from Monday, 22nd June, 2026 to Sunday, 19th July, 2026. The Post-UTME examination will take place from Monday, 27th July, 2026 to Wednesday, 29th July, 2026.
Eligibility, O'Level Sittings & Direct Entry Rules
- Minimum UTME Score: Only candidates who scored 200 and above in the 2026 UTME are eligible to register for the UI Post-UTME examination.
- O'Level Sittings Rule (One vs. Two Sittings):
- College of Medicine & Faculty of Pharmacy: Must possess at least five (5) relevant O'Level credit passes at one (1) sitting only.
- All Other Programmes: Candidates presenting one sitting need five (5) relevant credits, while candidates combining two (2) O'Level sittings must have at least six (6) credits in relevant subjects.
- Direct Entry (DE) Qualification Rule: Note that the University of Ibadan does not accept IJMB or JUPEB for Direct Entry admission. UI only accepts WAEC/NECO A'Level, Cambridge Advanced Level, NCE, ND, HND, and Degree certificates from recognized institutions. DE candidates must also upload their credentials to ugadmissions@stu.ui.edu.ng.
- Matriculating Subjects List: Check the official list of accepted matriculating subjects at admissions.ui.edu.ng/LIST OF MATRICULATING SUBJECTS.pdf.
- Age Limit: Candidates must have attained the age of 16 years to be cleared for admission.
Fees & Step-by-Step Payment/Registration Instructions
- Portal Access Fee: ₦3,000.00
- Screening Fee: ₦2,000.00 (Total: ₦5,000.00)
- Visit the official University of Ibadan Admission Portal at www.admissions.ui.edu.ng.
- Log in using your JAMB Registration Number as your username and your Surname (e.g., OYESANMI, CHIBUZOR, UMAR) as your initial password.
- Pay the ₦5,000.00 total fee through the Admission Portal using a Credit/Debit ATM Card, Direct Bank Transfer, or Cash at a Bank Branch (using a printout from the portal), and print your payment success receipt.
- Complete your online registration form using an active personal email address and functional phone number before Sunday, 19th July, 2026.
Since UI's Post-UTME exam is highly competitive and holds from July 27 to July 29, 2026, start practicing UI past questions now on the Mentra POST-UTME app, available on both Android and iOS.
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