UI Pre-Degree Admission Form 2025/2026 | How To Apply

The University of Ibadan, UI Pre-Degree admission application form 2025/2026 is now on sale and open to all interested candidates from diverse colour, race, ethnic identity, religion, gender or national origin.

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UI Pre-Degree Programme runs a one-year course offered by a university to prepare students for entry into the 100 level of any of her courses. The course is divided into two semesters and typically lasts 6 to 9 months of academic work. Indigenes and non-indigenes candidates can apply for the UI Admission 2025/2026 as Government Sponsored or Private candidates.

 

Who Qualifies For UI Pre-Degree?

• Candidates who possess credit passes in a minimum of five (5) O’ level subjects, which includes English language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural science at not more than two (2) sittings.
• Faculty of Agriculture candidates should possess credit passes in a minimum of five (5) O’ level subjects, which includes English language, Mathematics, Physics or Geography, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural science, and any one of Economics, at not more than two (2) sittings. (At least a Pass in Physics is acceptable)
• Agriculture Science Education Candidates should possess at least five (5) credit passes in Mathematics, English language, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science and any other subject.
• Home Economics Education Candidates should possess at least five (5) credit passes in Mathematics, English language, Chemistry, Biology and any other subject.

Recommended: UI Departmental Cut Off Marks For Admission

 

HOW TO APPLY: UI Pre-Degree Admission Form 2025/2026

Carefully follow the online registration and payment instructions below:

• Visit the registration website via www.ui.edu.ng/
• Click on “Admission Forms” Link
• Click on “Pre-Degree” as the Admission Form Type
• Enter your phone contact and e-mail address
• Select “MAKE PAYMENT NOW” to make payment
• You can make payments using ATM, Online Banking, or at any Commercial Bank using Pre-payment Slip
• After Payment return to the online portal and Click on “Register Link” to get your Login details and complete your registration
• Print out the 2025/2026 Screening Exercise schedule slip

RECOMMENDED: All Nigerian Universities That Accepts 2 Sittings For O’ Level Results

NOTE: Ensure you register promptly before the closure date, else, new applications on the University of Ibadan (UI) portal will not be submitted. Register now while the UI Pre-Degree Form 2025/2026 is on sale.

 

The University of Ibadan Distance Learning Programme

The Distance Learning programmes are senate approved programmes of the University of Ibadan. The curricula and content are the same as those of the domicile departments of the orthodox university. The Distance Learning mode naturally forces a certain amount of flexibility on course delivery, design and administration of programmes. For instance, students are required to obtain study packs at the beginning of the session.

Resource Persons
Resource persons are drawn from departments. They are the same individuals who normally teach the courses in the orthodox programme. They prepare instructional materials, participate in tutorials, student evaluation and provide all kinds of learning supports. Our resource persons are highly trained in DL operations.

Duration
The B.Sc. Agricultural Science runs for 4, 5 or 6 years depending on entry point.
All B.Ed. courses run for 4 or 5 years depending on entry point.
All Diploma courses run for 3 years.

Mode of Study
Bachelors Degree
At the beginning of a session, each student is entitled to a study pack after payment of requisite fees. The pack consists of course materials, C.D, Audio tapes and relevant information on the centre and resource persons that will facilitate continuous and uninhibited interaction between students and the resource persons.

Students are required to interact with the course materials for at least eight months before coming for an integrative period of eight weeks for tutorials and examinations. All examinations are presently conducted in the campus of the University of Ibadan.

Diploma Certificate Programmes
Diploma programmes are delivered through appropriate modes most as through face to-face teaching. Each programme has its own unique requirements for effective learning. Students will be given adequate information on specific requirement as the need arises.

Basic Requirements
Minimum of 5 Credits at one sitting or
Minimum 6 Credits at 2 sittings in either WAEC, GCE or NECO
Degree
1. B.Sc Agriculture
2. B.Ed Adult Education
3. B.Ed Education Management
4. B.Ed Guidance and Counseling
5. B.Ed Human Kinetics & Health Education
6. B.Ed Library Archival and Information Studies
7. B.Ed Special Education
8. B.Ed Teacher Education
9. B.Ed Social Work
10. B. A. Philosophy and Public Affairs
11. B.A. (Hons) English
12. B.A. (Hons) Linguistics
13. B.A. Communication / Language Arts & French
14. B.A. Communication / Language Arts & English
15. B.A. Linguistics / English
16. B.A. Linguistics / French
17. B.A. Linguistics / Yoruba
18. B.A. Yoruba / French
19. B.A. Yoruba / French
20. B.A. French and Linguistics
21. B.A. French
22. B.A. Communication & Language Arts
23. B.Sc Economics
24. B. Sc. Psychology
25. B.Sc. Political Science
26. B. Sc Statistics

Note:
Faculty of Arts & B.Sc Psychology (Direct 4 Sessions; 5 Sessions for O’L Qualifications)
1. Diploma in Management Studies
2. Diploma in Applied Linguistics/yoruba
3. Diploma in Communication
4. Diploma in Election Administration
5. Diploma in Social Work
6. Diploma in History and Diplomatic Studies
7. Diploma in Applied Psychology
8. Diploma in Industrial Relations and Trade Unionism

1. Diploma in Adult Education and Community Development
2. Diploma in Human Kinetics and Health Education
3. Diploma in Librarianship
4. Diploma in Educational Management
5. Diploma in Teacher Education
6. Diploma in Theatre Arts
7. Diploma in Statistics
8. Diploma in Social Work
9. Diploma in School Media Programme (Part Time)
10. Diploma in HIV/AIDS/STI’s Education (Professional)

Sumary:
44 Programmes
Student Population as at 2007/2008 – 15, 623

End Product:
The Certificate of the University of Ibadan is awarded to the successful candidate and is not different from the certificate awarded to the regular students.

Websites

All prospective candidates and students are advised to visit the DLC websites very regularly for updates, information, support and feedback, so as to utilize existing opportunities for learning and support provided for in the Portal and Website:

www.dlcuionline.com
www.dlcui.org

 

List of Pre-degree Universities in Nigeria

The list of universities where you can apply for pre-degree programs, diplomas, JUPEB, and so on is provided below:

• University of Ahmadu Bello (ABU)
• Abraka, Delta State University (DELSU)
• Port Harcourt University (UNIPORT)
• University of Nnamdi Azikiwe (UNIZIK)
• University of Adekunle Ajasi (AAUA)
• Lagos University (UNILAG)
• Abeokuta Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB)
• University of Olabisi Onabanjo (OOU)
• Uyo University (UNIUYO)
• Osun State University (UNIOSUN)
• University of Obafemi Awolowo (OAU)
• Unilorin University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
• University of Ekiti (EKSU)
• Calabar University (UNICAL)
• Nsukka University of Nigeria (UNN)
• Jos University (UNIJOS)
• University of Lagos (LASU)
• University of Akwa Ibom (AKSU)

As you may be aware, there may be more Universities in Nigeria that Offer Pre-degree.

 

Difference Betw⁴een Pre-degree (Remedial) and IJMB (Interim joint matriculation board)

If you’re wondering, pre-degree and remedial are the same program at the University of Ibadan; it all depends on which of the two names the school chooses to associate or identify the program with.

PRE-DEGREE (REMEDIAL)

1. Program lasting between eight to twelve months
2. it provides admission to 100L (year one)
3. JAMB score is required prior to admission.
4. Before applying for the program, your O’level results must be complete.
5. Only one institution (the one running the program) has to offer you admission.
6. Not all courses are accepted for Pre-degree (e.g Medicine)
7. The Pre-degree result is valid for ONLY one year.
8. Most Nigerian universities charge around N150,000 to run.
9. Because lectures are primarily a review of O’level topics, they contribute little to students’ readiness for university education.

IJMB (interim joint matriculation board)

1. It offers a nine-month program.
2. Provides admission to 200L (year 2)
3. There is no need for a UTME before final admission because admission is by direct entry (DE)
4. Accepts an incomplete O’level and awaiting result.
5. Recognized by 75% of Nigerian universities
6. Accepted into all courses, including medicine, law, and engineering
7. The result is valid for fifteen (15) years.
8. Programme cost about N110,000 to run
9. Becausethe lectures are A level, it prepares students for university education.

Pleasekeep in mind that the purpose of this review is to help you make a decision. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is the UI pre-degree form still available?
The University of Ibadan does not sell pre-degree programs through any website, admission officer, or agent.

Can I gain admission from pre-degree to 200 level?
Pre-degree courses will not result in an admission offer to 200. You’re only prepared for the 100 level at this point. If you must avoid 100 entirely, A’level and diploma programmes at various universities are your best bet.

How long does the pre-degree program last?
A predegree programme is a one-year course offered by a university to prepare students for entry into the 100 level of any of her courses. The course is divided into two semesters and typically lasts 6 to 9 months of academic work.

Is JAMB required for a pre-degree program?
Do You Have to Write the JAMB UTME With Your Predegree? Yes, the answer is YES. You have to. Several universities offering pre-degree programs will continue to require candidates to take JAMB because it is the custom and the national requirement for full-time admission.

What is the differentiates between a remedial and a pre-degree program?
If you’re wondering, pre-degree and remedial are the same program at the University of Ibadan; it all depends on which of the two names the school chooses to associate or identify the program with.

How much are the pre-degree school fees at UNILAG? 

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