University of Ibadan

University of Ibadan

University of Ibadan (pronunciation: /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti ɒv ɪˈbaɪdən/) is a public university located in Ibadan, Nigeria. It is the oldest degree-awarding institution in Nigeria, and is often referred to as Unibadan or UI.

Etymology

The name "University of Ibadan" is derived from the location of the institution in the city of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, Nigeria.

History

The University of Ibadan was founded in 1948 as a College of the University of London. It became an independent university in 1962, making it the oldest degree-awarding institution in Nigeria.

Faculties

The University of Ibadan has thirteen faculties, including Arts, Science, Social Sciences, Agriculture and Forestry, Education, Veterinary Medicine, Technology, Law, Public Health, Dentistry, Economics, Clinical Sciences, and Pharmacy.

Related Terms

• Public university
• Ibadan
• Nigeria
• University of London
• Oyo State
• Arts
• Science
• Social Sciences
• Agriculture and Forestry
• Education
• Veterinary Medicine
• Technology
• Law
• Public Health
• Dentistry
• Economics
• Clinical Sciences
• Pharmacy

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on University of Ibadan
• Wikipedia's article - University of Ibadan

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