The University of Ibadan (UI) is Nigeria’s first university, established in 1948 and located in Ibadan, Oyo State. UI is widely respected for academic excellence in Medicine, Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Agriculture, and Technology.
This article provides a complete guide to UI admission requirements for the 2026/2027 academic session, including cut-off marks, UTME subject combinations, O'Level requirements, and screening procedures.
UI UTME Cut-Off Mark for 2026/2027
The general UTME cut-off mark for UI is 200. Due to strong competition, many courses require scores higher than the minimum cut-off mark.
- Medicine & Surgery: 260 and above
- Law: 240 and above
- Engineering courses: 230 – 250
- Pharmacy: 240 and above
- Education & Arts: 200 – 210
Always confirm official figures from the UI admission portal.
UI Screening & Post-UTME
UI conducts a Post-UTME screening exercise, which may involve computer-based tests and credential verification depending on the academic session.
General Admission Requirements
- Minimum UTME score approved by UI
- Five (5) O'Level credit passes including English Language
- Correct UTME subject combination
- UI must be chosen as first choice
Faculty of Medicine
UTME Subjects: English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
O'Level: English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Faculty of Engineering
UTME Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
O'Level: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, one science subject
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
UTME Subjects: English Language and three relevant subjects
O'Level: English Language and four relevant subjects
Conclusion & Admission Tips
- Aim well above the minimum cut-off mark
- Use correct UTME subject combinations
- Ensure complete O'Level results
- Monitor UI admission portal regularly