University of Ibadan
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Global Influence
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
- Business
- History
- Religious Studies
- Communications
- Philosophy
- Economics
- Law
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences
- Physics
- Anthropology
- 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
#66
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Higher Education
#727
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Primary Education
#12
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Literature
#230
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Writing
#383
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Mythology
#540
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Philology
#987
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Political Science
#265
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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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Microbiology
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Business
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Management
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Finance
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Marketing
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History
#379
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African History
#6
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Political History
#147
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Modern History
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Religious Studies
#291
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Ministry
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Theology
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Islamic Studies
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Communications
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Grammar
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Linguistics
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Journalism
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Philosophy
#552
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Ethics
#512
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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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Taxation
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International Economics
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Law
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International Law
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Common Law
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Civil Law
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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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Mathematics
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Statistics
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Differential Equations
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Mathematical Physics
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Computer Science
#1249
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Information Technology
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Database
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Information Management
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Earth Sciences
#485
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Geography
#354
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Geophysics
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Soil Science
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Physics
#887
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Astronomy
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Biophysics
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Cosmology
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Anthropology
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Archeology
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Cultural Anthropology
#231
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Social Anthropology
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Chemistry
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Chemical Engineering
#857
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Environmental Chemistry
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Analytical Chemistry
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Sociology
#630
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Gender Studies
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Women's Studies
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Ethnic Studies
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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
#933
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Empowerment
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Child Protection
#648
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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 Education, Political Science, and Literature. 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.
- William Kumuyi
- A Nigerian clergyman and academic in Mathematics.
- Segun Toyin Dawodu
- An Associate Professor of Pain Medicine.
- Grace Alele-Williams
- A Mathematician.
- Niyi Osundare
- A Nigerian writer.
- Emmanuel Chukwudi Eze
- An American philosopher.
- Wande Abimbola
- A Nigerian linguist.
- Abiola Irele
- A Literary critic, professor, and editor.
- Kashim Shettima
- A Vice President of Nigeria.
- Michael Omolewa
- A Historian and UN official.
Who Are University of Ibadan's Most Influential Faculty?
University of Ibadan's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Education, Political Science, and Literature. Here are some of University of Ibadan's most famous alumni:
- Kola Tubosun
- A Nigerian writer, linguist, and teacher.
- Ezekiel Adebiyi
- A Nigerian bioinformatician.
- Olakunbi Olasope
- A Nigerian classicist.
- Anthonia Adenike Adeniji
- A Nigerian academic.
- Akan Williams
- A Nigerian academic.
- Abimbola Abolarinwa
- A Nigerian physician and urologist.
- Olanike Adeyemo
- A Nigerian professor of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine.
- Soji Cole
- An Author.
- Taiwo Olayemi Elufioye
- A Nigerian pharmacologist.
- Benjamin Aribisala
- An African academic.
- Chinedum Peace Babalola
- A Nigerian pharmacist.
