Obafemi Awolowo University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1668 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #28 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #4 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #1 of 2 | In Ife |
| #313 of 1,031 | For Agricultural Engineering |
| Top50% | For 132 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 7%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- oauife.edu.ng
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 7% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Universities Matriculation Examination (UME), or five credits passes in relevant subjects at Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC) level, or at School Certificate/General Certificate of Education 'O' level in no more than two sittings. |
| Academic Calendar | January to December (January - June; July-December) |
We've calculated the 7% acceptance rate for Obafemi Awolowo University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Obafemi Awolowo University is a world-class research university with 16,487 scientific papers published and 159,138 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Ecology, Political Science, and Geography and Cartography.
Obafemi Awolowo University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 163 | 442 |
| 1992 | 141 | 452 |
| 1993 | 95 | 496 |
| 1994 | 110 | 475 |
| 1995 | 76 | 480 |
| 1996 | 106 | 525 |
| 1997 | 107 | 534 |
| 1998 | 91 | 500 |
| 1999 | 94 | 540 |
| 2000 | 110 | 597 |
| 2001 | 120 | 675 |
| 2002 | 156 | 678 |
| 2003 | 174 | 918 |
| 2004 | 305 | 1079 |
| 2005 | 353 | 1333 |
| 2006 | 272 | 1594 |
| 2007 | 286 | 1808 |
| 2008 | 273 | 2166 |
| 2009 | 317 | 2786 |
| 2010 | 281 | 3453 |
| 2011 | 335 | 4083 |
| 2012 | 398 | 5021 |
| 2013 | 476 | 5766 |
| 2014 | 556 | 6749 |
| 2015 | 600 | 6814 |
| 2016 | 718 | 6451 |
| 2017 | 859 | 7204 |
| 2018 | 835 | 8168 |
| 2019 | 978 | 10057 |
| 2020 | 1305 | 13503 |
| 2021 | 1375 | 16388 |
| 2022 | 1173 | 18493 |
| 2023 | 1141 | 20090 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Obafemi Awolowo University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Master's Degree | Architecture, Botany, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Economics, Education, Fine Arts, Geology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Modern Languages, Music, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Religious Studies, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Agricultural Engineering, Anthropology, Architecture, Botany, Chemistry, Demography and Population, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Fine Arts, Geography, Geology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Regional Planning, Sociology, Soil Science, Town Planning |
Obafemi Awolowo University alumni
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Fatou Bensouda
- Occupations
- diplomatpoliticianlawyer
- Biography
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Fatou Bom Bensouda is a Gambian lawyer and former Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), who has served as the Gambian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom since 3 August 2022.
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Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
- Occupations
- singerfilm actorphilanthropist
- Biography
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Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Listen, MFR is a Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist and former model. Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995, Ekeinde has appeared in over 300 films, selling millions of copies. Omotola is the second Nigerian and first Nigerian celebrity to receive over 1 million likes on her Facebook page. She currently has a total of 3 million followers on Facebook.
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Fireboy DML
- Occupations
- singer-songwriter
- Biography
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Adedamola Oyinlola Adefolahan, known professionally as Fireboy DML, is a Nigerian singer. He is signed to YBNL Nation, a record label founded by Nigerian rapper Olamide. His debut studio album Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps was released in 2019. He won Listener's Choice and was nominated for Song of the Year for "Jealous" at the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival.
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Akinwumi Adesina
- Occupations
- economistcivil servantpoliticianinternational forum participant
- Biography
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Akinwumi "Akin" Adesina CON is a Nigerian economist, who is currently serving as the President of the African Development Bank. He previously served as Nigeria's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. Until his appointment as Minister in 2010, he was Vice President of Policy and Partnerships for the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa. He was elected as the President of the African Development Bank in 2015 and re-elected for a second term in 2020. He is the first Nigerian to hold the post.
Obafemi Awolowo University faculties and divisions
| College : Health Sciences | Anatomy, Community Health, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pathology, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
|---|---|
| College : Postgraduate | Administration, Agriculture, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Dentistry, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Administration | Accountancy, Government, International Relations and Diplomacy, Management, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Rural Studies, Soil Science, Zoology |
| Faculty : Arts | African Languages, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, English, Fine Arts, French, German, History, Linguistics, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Portuguese, Religious Studies, Theatre |
| Faculty : Basic Medical Sciences | Anatomy, Community Health, Dermatology, Epidemiology, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Haematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Parasitology, Pathology, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Venereology |
| Faculty : Clinical Sciences | Medicine, Radiology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Social and Preventive Medicine, Surgery |
| Faculty : Education | African Languages, Art Education, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Continuing Education, Curriculum, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Technology, English, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, French, Geography, Geography (Human), Health Education, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Music, Music Education, Native Language Education, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Religious Studies, Social Studies, Special Education |
| Faculty : Environmental Design and Management | Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Building Technologies, Fine Arts, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Rural Planning, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Law | Commercial Law, International Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Biochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physical Chemistry, Toxicology, Traditional and Complementary Medicine and Therapy |
| Faculty : Science | Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Geophysics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics, Zoology |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Anthropology, Demography and Population, Economics, Geography (Human), International Relations and Diplomacy, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Statistics |
| Faculty : Technology | Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | OAU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1962 |
| Motto | For Learning and Culture |
| Colors | midnight blue, gold |
Location and contacts
| Address | Ile-Ife, Osun State Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 502,000 |