University of Ibadan
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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.
What Is University of Ibadan Known For?
University of Ibadan is known for its 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
Each rank compares how much University of Ibadan's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Ibadan ranks #368 worldwide for influence in Education.
University of Ibadan ranks #316 worldwide for influence in Literature.
University of Ibadan ranks #395 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
University of Ibadan ranks #413 worldwide for influence in Medical.
University of Ibadan ranks #500 worldwide for influence in Biology.
University of Ibadan ranks #583 worldwide for influence in Communications.
University of Ibadan ranks #927 worldwide for influence in Business.
University of Ibadan ranks #406 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
University of Ibadan ranks #543 worldwide for influence in History.
University of Ibadan ranks #1211 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
University of Ibadan ranks #730 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
University of Ibadan ranks #652 worldwide for influence in Economics.
University of Ibadan ranks #856 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of Ibadan ranks #719 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
University of Ibadan ranks #1656 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
University of Ibadan ranks #576 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
University of Ibadan ranks #428 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
University of Ibadan ranks #1082 worldwide for influence in Physics.
University of Ibadan ranks #1018 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
University of Ibadan ranks #523 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesUniversity of Ibadan ranks #720 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
University of Ibadan ranks #1211 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
University of Ibadan ranks #1265 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
University of Ibadan ranks #1130 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
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 faculty:
- 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.
