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This is to let you know that the UI Postgraduate Admission Form for the 2022/2023 academic session is out and currently ongoing.
The Board of the Postgraduate College has approved the extension of sale of late application forms for Master’s degree program for the 2022/2023 session for another three weeks.
This is to make up for attrition and to allow for more candidates, especially those who have just completed their NYSC to partake in the exercise.
University of Ibadan General Regulations Governing Admission to Higher Degree Program
(a) Candidates for admission to higher degree programmes shall normally be graduates of the University of Ibadan or other Universities/Institutions recognized by the Senate. Admission shall be made by the Postgraduate School on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty Postgraduate Committee.
(b) Candidates without any previous higher degrees in the relevant discipline may be admitted only to either the Degree of Master or the Professional Degree of Master.
(c) Candidates with recognized “ Research Higher” Degree in the relevant discipline may be admitted to the M.Phil or Ph.D. degree programmes as appropriate, on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty Postgraduate Committee.
(d) Where, in respect of an otherwise eligible candidate with a higher degree, a firm recommendation for admission to the Ph.D. degree programme cannot be made, a Faculty may recommend that a candidate be admitted provisionally to the M.Phil/Ph.D. programme pending an assessment report. Such an assessment shall be made by a panel set up by the Faculty Postgraduate Committee on the recommendation of the student’s department and shall take place not later than the end of the first semester of registration.
The University of Ibadan Programs – Type of Admission
(i) Full-Time Admission
Full – time admission can be offered only to candidates who satisfy the Postgraduate School that they are not in employment, or that they have been released by their employers to undertake full – time studies. Candidates found to have made a false declaration in this regard shall be asked to withdraw from the University.
(ii) Part- Time Admission
Candidates may be admitted to part – time registration, if they are on the academic staff of the University or can satisfy the Postgraduate School that facilities for their work as part – time students are adequate. Candidates applying for part-time registration may be asked to show evidence of release by their employers.
(iii) Admission as Occasional Students
Candidates who satisfy the minimum entry requirements for higher degree programme and are recommended by the Faculty Postgraduate Committee may be admitted as occasional students, but shall not be awarded a degree of the University of Ibadan. This type of admission is also open to candidates registered for higher degrees of other Universities, recognized by Senate.
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How to Apply for UI Postgraduate Admission Form
APPLICATION FORMS:
Requests for application forms into higher degree programmes of the University are normally made every year.
The procedure for obtaining Application Forms is available at www.pgschool.ui.edu.ng. Application forms cost N13,000 for academic programmes and N18,000 for professional programmes.
GUIDELINES FOR FILLING APPLICATION FORMS
(a) All application forms are to be submitted on-line. Applicants are to approach any of the Banks listed on the invoice. Note that E-channels are available at GTB and Skye Bank PLC.
(b) Incomplete information from an applicant may delay or halt action on such application.
(c) A candidate may apply to only one department or program.
(d) Applicants are to upload their relevant credentials and submit along with their application electronically
(e) Acknowledgement of Application
Applicants would be informed electronically (through the e mail addresses provided in the electronically filled Application form) of progress in the processing of their forms.
(f) Letters of Recommendation
The Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, requires three letters of recommendation from faculty members or others well acquainted with the student’s academic work. Please note that the referee forms are available on line, to be completed and submitted electronically.
(g ) Transcripts/Certificates
Official transcripts of all degrees completed are to be mailed directly to the Postgraduate School .
If the Registrar of an applicant’s University will provide an official copy to the School directly, applicants must enclose along with the application an unofficial or student’s copy of the transcript for temporary reference.
To prevent delays, applicants should make adequate arrangements with their Registrars to provide transcripts before the stipulated deadline.
Is UI postgraduate form out for 2023?
This is to inform you that the UI Postgraduate Admission Form for the academic year 2022–2023 is now available. The online registration portal typically opens in either May, June, or September of each year.
How much is UI postgraduate acceptance fee?
All newly admitted PG students must now pay the 20,400 Naira UI postgraduate admission fee.
How much is UI postgraduate hostel fee?
The hostel fee for UI accommodation is N40,000 for student that wants to stay in the Alenxander Brown Hall and Thirty Thousand Naira N30,000 for other hostels in the school.
