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):
Federal High Court orders UNILAG and OAU to halt 2025/2026 admissions pending hearing on October 28. Five candidates filed the suit challenging the process.
OAU resumes October 11, 2025 with lectures starting October 27. Students should complete registration and fees before returning to campus.
OAU Post-UTME screening results for 2025/2026 are out. Check your results on the admissions portal at admissions.oauife.edu.ng.
OAU Post-UTME 2025: JAMB 200+, July 21-Aug 24 registration, ₦2K fee. Screening Sept 1-5. admissions.oauife.edu.ng. [email protected]
Obafemi Awolowo University rain semester final exams begin July 7, 2025. Complete 2023/2024 timetable available on school noticeboards. All students should check and prepare.
Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU JUPEB admission form for the 2025/2026 session is on sale. See how to apply below. Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) programme for the 2025/2026 session. OAU JUPEB Programme leads to the award of JUPEB Certificate …
OAU Pre-Degree Admission has been announced for the 2018/2019 academic session by the school management. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Pre-Degree Programme for 2018/2019 Session.
OAU Pre-Degree Programme 2025/2026 applications now open. 9-month program leading to direct OAU admission. Requirements, subject combinations, and application process.
OAU Postgraduate Admission Invitation: Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into OAU Full-time and Part-time Postgraduate Programmes for Harmattan Semester, 2020/2021 academic session.
OAU Admission List: The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) admission list for the 2018/2019 academic session has been released. The OAU Admission List for the 2018/2019 academic session has been made available on JAMB’s Website.
OAU Post UTME / DE Screening Form Details Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) 2024/2025 Post UTME screening form for all admission-seeking candidates is now available as has been announced by the institution. All concerned aspirants and interested members of the public that wish to study in the institution are hereby notified and advised to procure their …
OAU Cut-off Mark for Post UTME 2024/2025 Screening: How to Know if You are Eligible for OAU Admission Screening Exercise Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has started selling their Post UTME admission screening exercise application forms for the 2024/2025 academic session. The OAU post UTME form can be obtained online and the screening exercise has been …
