If you’re planning to apply to Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, and you’re unsure whether your course is offered or if you meet the admission criteria, this guide will answer all your questions.
Understanding the list of available programmes and the specific requirements for UTME and Direct Entry applicants is crucial. It prevents wasted effort and disappointment and gives you a clear direction in your application journey.
In this article, you’ll find the full list of accredited undergraduate courses offered by OAU, along with the latest admission requirements for the 2025/2026 academic session.
📚 List of Courses Offered at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
OAU is one of Nigeria’s most respected institutions, with a wide range of NUC-approved undergraduate degree programmes across multiple faculties. Below is a breakdown of all available courses, grouped by faculty:
🔵 Faculty of Administration
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Insurance and Actuarial Science
- International Relations
🌾 Faculty of Agriculture
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
- Animal Science
- Crop Production and Protection
- Family, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences
- Soil Science
🎭 Faculty of Arts
- Dramatic Arts
- English Language
- Fine Arts
- French
- German
- History
- Linguistics
- Linguistics and African Languages
- Literature in English
- Music
- Philosophy
- Portuguese
- Religious Studies
- Yoruba
🎓 Faculty of Education
- Adult Education
- Educational Management
- Educational Technology
- Education and Biology
- Education and Chemistry
- Education and Economics
- Education and English
- Education and French
- Education and Geography
- Education and History
- Education and Mathematics
- Education and Music
- Education and Physics
- Education and Political Science
- Education and Religious Studies
- Education and Social Studies
- Education and Yoruba
- Fine and Applied Arts Education
- Guidance and Counselling
- Health Education
- Home Economics and Education
🛠 Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Agricultural Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
🏛 Faculty of Environmental Design and Management
- Architecture
- Building
- Estate Management
- Quantity Surveying
- Urban and Regional Planning
⚖ Faculty of Law
- Law
🔬 Faculty of Science
- Applied Geophysics
- Biochemistry
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Computer Science with Economics
- Computer Science with Mathematics
- Geology
- Industrial Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
🌍 Faculty of Social Sciences
- Demography and Social Statistics
- Economics
- Geography
- Mass Communication
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology and Anthropology
🏥 Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Medical Rehabilitation
- Nursing Science
👨⚕ Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Medicine and Surgery
🦷 Faculty of Dentistry
- Dentistry
💊 Faculty of Pharmacy
- Pharmacy
🎥 Emerging and Specialized Programs
- Broadcast Journalism
- Film Production
- Information Science and Media Studies
🎯 OAU Admission Requirements for UTME Applicants (2025/2026)
To gain admission into any of the programmes listed above through UTME, candidates must meet the following conditions:
- O’Level Results: You must have at least five (5) credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings (WAEC/NECO/GCE).
- UTME Score: A minimum score of 180 in the JAMB UTME. Note that highly competitive courses like Medicine, Law, and Engineering often require 200–250+ to stand a real chance.
- Correct JAMB Subject Combination: You must choose the right subject combination for your course. Failure to do so may disqualify you.
- First Choice Institution: OAU must be selected as your first choice during JAMB registration.
- Post-UTME Screening: You must participate in and pass the OAU post-UTME screening exam.
- Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 16 years old at the time of admission.
🧾 OAU Admission Requirements for Direct Entry (DE) Applicants
If you’re applying through Direct Entry (DE), the following requirements apply:
- Minimum of 5 credits at O’Level, including Mathematics and English, in not more than two sittings.
- You must possess at least two A’Level passes in relevant subjects.
- Holders of NCE, ND, JUPEB, HND, or a First Degree in a relevant field may also apply—note that higher grades (Upper Credit or 2:1 and above) give stronger chances.
- You must apply for DE through JAMB and also register through the OAU admission portal.
- A transcript or statement of result from your previous institution may be required during screening.
✅ Important Reminders
- Some departments like Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Law, and Engineering are highly competitive. Scoring the bare minimum in UTME might not be enough—aim higher.
- Pay attention to your subject combination. For instance, applying for Law without Literature in English in your UTME is a dealbreaker.
- Don’t wait until the last minute to upload your documents (O’Level results, A’Level, etc.) to the JAMB portal—late uploads could cost you the admission.
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) offers an extensive list of academic programmes across several faculties, making it one of Nigeria’s most versatile institutions. If you’re aiming to study at OAU, your first step is to make sure your grades, UTME score, and subject combinations match your chosen course.
Now that you’ve seen the full course list and requirements, you’re one step closer to planning a successful application. Bookmark this guide, double-check the requirements for your specific programme, and stay updated via the official OAU website and JAMB portal.
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