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OAU Post-UTME/DE 2026/2027: New Deadline and Screening Dates
OAU Post-UTME/DE registration now closes 23 September 2026. Screening schedules open 16 September, with physical screening from 25–30 September.
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
About OAU Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is a federal government owned and operated Nigerian university. The university is in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The university was founded in 1961 and classes commenced in October 1962 as the University of Ife by the regional government of Western Nigeria, led by late chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, and was renamed Obafemi Awolowo University on 12 May 1987 in honour of Chief Obafemi Awolowo (1909–1987), first premier of the Western Region of Nigeria, whose brainchild the university was. Obafemi Awolowo University offers undergraduate and post-graduate programmes in fields of specialization spanning the humanities, the arts, the natural sciences, the social sciences, the medical sciences, engineering and technology. The university has 13 faculties and two colleges — the Postgraduate College and the College of Health Sciences — administered in more than 60 departments. It was previously associated with Loma Linda University in California, USA. The following are latest updates from the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU):
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OAU JUPEB Admission 2026/2027: Apply by 31 October
OAU’s 2026/2027 JUPEB application closes on 31 October 2026. Apply through the official Centre for Distance Learning Foundation portal.
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OAU Post-UTME Practice Exam: 2026 Screening Prep
Prepare with Ulearngo practice tools and check OAU's official 2026 notice for the live deadline, schedule and physical-screening requirements.
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OAU Postgraduate Admission 2026/2027: Harmattan Application Guide
OAU postgraduate admission for 2026/2027 Harmattan is open. Check programme deadlines, fees and application steps through the official OAU PG portal.
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OAU Pre-Degree Admission Form 2026/2027: How to Apply
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has opened its 2026/2027 Pre-Degree admission. The nine-month foundation programme accepts applications until June 30, 2026 through the OAU CDL portal. Get complete requirements and application steps.
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OAU Student Conduct Guide: What Students Should Know
A practical OAU student conduct guide covering why official university notices matter, how to verify disciplinary information, and what students should do when issues arise.
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OAU Matriculation Compliance Checks for Freshers
OAU has set mandatory compliance checks for the matriculation ceremony, including gowning, arrival before 6:30 a.m., and faculty seating. Non-compliance may delay matriculation.
OAU 412th Inaugural Lecture: Prof. Adebisi on Lifelong Learning for Employability
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OAU 412th Inaugural Lecture: Prof. Adebisi on Lifelong Learning for Employability
OAU announces its 412th Inaugural Lecture featuring Prof. Tajudeen Adebisi on lifelong learning and employability. Event holds January 27, 2026 at Oduduwa Hall.
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OAU Academic Calendar for 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 Concurrent Sessions
OAU publishes the academic calendar for concurrent 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 sessions with resumption, registration, and exam timelines.
OAU Mid-Semester Tests for Fresh Students: January 19-24, 2026 (CBT for Large Classes)
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OAU Mid-Semester Tests for Fresh Students: January 19-24, 2026 (CBT for Large Classes)
OAU fresh students write mid-semester tests Jan 19-24, 2026. Courses with 250+ students now use Computer-Based Testing (CBT). Contact support for CBT guidance.
How to Transfer to OAU from Another University: Complete Guide
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How to Transfer to OAU from Another University: Complete Guide
Complete guide to transferring to OAU. Learn requirements, CGPA criteria, deadlines, and step-by-step process for inter-university transfers.
OAU 410th Inaugural Lecture: Urban Environment Management in Nigeria
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OAU 410th Inaugural Lecture: Urban Environment Management in Nigeria
OAU hosts 410th inaugural lecture on urban environment management by Prof. Abel Omoniyi Afon. November 25, 2025 at Oduduwa Hall, 5 PM.
