University of Ibadan
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Public university in Ibadan, Nigeria
About University of Ibadan
According to Wikipedia, The University of Ibadan is a public research university in Ibadan, Nigeria. The university was founded in 1948 as University College Ibadan, one of many colleges within the University of London. It became an independent university in 1962 and is the oldest degree-awarding institution in Nigeria. Through its graduate network, the University of Ibadan has contributed to the political, industrial, economic and cultural development of Nigeria. The history and influence of the University of Ibadan have made it one of the most prestigious universities in Africa.
University of Ibadan's Online Degrees
What Is University of Ibadan Known For?
University of Ibadan is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Literature
- Political Science
- Medical
- Biology
- Communications
- Business
- Religious Studies
- History
- Engineering
- Philosophy
- Economics
- Law
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences
- Anthropology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Nursing
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Criminal Justice
- Social Work
University of Ibadan's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Education
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Secondary Education
#134
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Primary Education
#23
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Higher Education
#1548
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Literature
#316
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Writing
#465
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Mythology
#745
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Philology
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Political Science
#395
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Government
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Human Rights
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Public Administration
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Medical
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Public Health
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Dentistry
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Surgery
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Biology
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Agriculture
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Biochemistry
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Zoology
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Communications
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Grammar
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Linguistics
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Journalism
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Business
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Management
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Finance
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Entrepreneurship
#408
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Religious Studies
#406
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Ministry
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Theology
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Islamic Studies
#156
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History
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African History
#9
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Modern History
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Political History
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Engineering
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Architecture
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Civil Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Philosophy
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Ethics
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Logic
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Philosophy of Religion
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Economics
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Agricultural Economics
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Energy Economics
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Taxation
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Law
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International Law
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Common Law
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Jurisprudence
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Mathematics
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Statistics
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Differential Equations
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Applied Mathematics
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Computer Science
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Information Technology
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Information Management
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Database
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Earth Sciences
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Geography
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Geophysics
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Environmental Science
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Anthropology
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Archeology
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Cultural Anthropology
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Social Anthropology
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Physics
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Astronomy
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Biophysics
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#891
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Cosmology
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Chemistry
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#1045
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Chemical Engineering
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Environmental Chemistry
#52
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Analytical Chemistry
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Sociology
#720
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#732
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Gender Studies
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Women's Studies
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Ethnic Studies
#607
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Psychology
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Educational Psychology
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Psychology of Religion
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Cognitive Science
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Criminal Justice
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Law Enforcement
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Criminology
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Policing
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Social Work
#1130
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Empowerment
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Child Protection
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Who Are University of Ibadan's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Ibadan's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Education, and Political Science. Here are some of University of Ibadan's most famous alumni:
- Wole Soyinka
- A Nobel laureate Nigerian writer.
- Chinua Achebe
- A Nigerian novelist, poet, professor, and critic.
- Ken Saro-Wiwa
- A Nigerian author and environmental activist.
- Segun Toyin Dawodu
- An Associate Professor of Pain Medicine.
- William Kumuyi
- A Nigerian clergyman and academic in Mathematics.
- Ladipo Ayodeji Banjo
- A Nigerian academic.
- Niyi Osundare
- A Nigerian writer.
- Grace Alele-Williams
- A Mathematician.
- Michael Omolewa
- A Historian and UN official.
- Kashim Shettima
- A Vice President of Nigeria.
- Abiola Irele
- A Literary critic, professor, and editor.
- Femi Osofisan
- A Nigerian writer.
Who Are University of Ibadan's Most Influential Faculty?
University of Ibadan's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Literature, Education, and Political Science. Here are some of University of Ibadan's most famous alumni:
- Kola Tubosun
- A Nigerian writer, linguist, and teacher.
- Olakunbi Olasope
- A Nigerian classicist.
- Ezekiel Adebiyi
- A Nigerian bioinformatician.
- Anthonia Adenike Adeniji
- A Nigerian academic.
- Akan Williams
- A Nigerian academic.
- Olanike Adeyemo
- A Nigerian professor of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine.
- Abimbola Abolarinwa
- A Nigerian physician and urologist.
- Iruka Okeke
- A Nigerian microbiologist.
- Chinedum Peace Babalola
- A Nigerian pharmacist.
- Soji Cole
- An Author.
- Taiwo Olayemi Elufioye
- A Nigerian pharmacologist.
- Benjamin Aribisala
- An African academic.
