Economics at the University of Ibadan (UI) sets two conditions that most department pages leave out: an age requirement and a limit on the number of O’Level sittings a candidate may combine.
Both apply before any subject list is considered. A candidate who meets every subject condition can still be ruled out by the sittings limit or by the October age cut-off.
The sections below cover the UTME requirements, the Direct Entry conditions and the JAMB subject combination for Economics at the University of Ibadan, in that order.
Requirements To Study Economics at the University of Ibadan
The prerequisites for candidates seeking admission to the University of Ibadan through JAMB to study economics are listed below.
- Before you may study economics at the University of Ibadan, you must have at least five credit passes in your O’level results (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB), including English and mathematics, and not more than two (2) sittings.
- By the end of October of the admissions year, you must be sixteen (16) years old.
- University of Ibadan Economics Cutoff Mark, please.
- Make the appropriate JAMB subject selections.
- Possess strong JAMB, WAEC, and post-UTME results.
University of Ibadan Direct Entry Requirements For Economics
The prerequisites for candidates seeking admission to the University of Ibadan through Direct Entry to study Economics are listed below.
- A minimum of 5 Ordinary Level Credits from the Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (SSCE/GCE) in no more than two (2) sittings.
- Degree in a comparable discipline with a first- or second-class upper standing.
- Candidates for direct entry must acquire the University of Ibadan Direct Entry form from the University of Ibadan Portal or the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
- A National Certificate of Education (NCE), National Diploma (ND), or any Advanced Level Certificate with a least Merit Pass.
- Other qualifications equivalent to (1) and (4) above are acceptable to the University’s Senate. Candidates must additionally meet such Faculty/Departmental entry requirements in addition to the aforementioned minimal admission requirements.
UI Subject Combination For Economics
Below is the JAMB Subject combination For Economics at the University of Ibadan.
- Use Of English
- Mathematics
- Government
- Economics
Age and Sittings Decide UI Economics Before Subjects Do
The UTME route asks for at least five O’Level credit passes from WAEC, NECO or NABTEB, including English and Mathematics, taken at no more than two sittings.
Candidates must also be sixteen years old by the end of October in the admissions year. That date is fixed and applies regardless of how strong the results are.
The JAMB subject combination is Use of English, Mathematics, Government and Economics. Government being compulsory is worth noting, since it is not named in the O’Level condition.
Direct Entry repeats the five credit and two sitting rule, then accepts a degree at first or second class upper, or an NCE, ND or advanced level certificate at merit pass or better.
The Senate may also accept other qualifications of equivalent standing, and departmental conditions apply on top of these minimums. Direct Entry candidates obtain their form from the UI portal or from JAMB.