University in Nigeria
Lagos State
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Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM) is a private, specialised university in Oshodi, Lagos State, dedicated to aviation, engineering, management and technology education. It was founded in 2025 by Engr. Isaac Balami, an aviation professional with more than two decades of industry experience, including leadership of the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) and the establishment of 7 Star Global Airlines and a large aircraft maintenance facility. The university's motto is "Teaching global future stars".
The campus is at 1 Nitel Road, Cappa-Oshodi, Oshodi, Lagos, in a commercial part of the city close to Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Teaching is organised into two faculties: the Faculty of Engineering & Computing and the Faculty of Aviation Management.
The Faculty of Engineering & Computing offers B.Eng. degrees in Aerospace, Mechatronics, Software, Electrical and Electronic, Systems, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering, together with B.Sc. Computer Science and B.Sc. Information Technology. The Faculty of Aviation Management offers B.Sc. Aviation Management and B.Sc. Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE). In all, 11 undergraduate programmes are offered, described as approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC); engineering degrees run for five years and the B.Sc. programmes for four.
Teaching combines classroom study with practical training, industry partnerships, internships and internationally recognised certifications. The annual fee covers tuition, on-campus accommodation, 24-hour campus catering, health insurance, recreation and sports facilities access, and local logistics including SIWES placement and airport access. Optional extras include ground school and private pilot (PPL) training, licence preparation and manufacturer type ratings.
The university is led by Prof. Paul Jemitola (Vice Chancellor), with Samuel S. Manshop as Registrar and Mrs. Obioma Madu Udealor as Admissions Officer. International applicants are admitted with a student visa or entry permit, a valid passport, proof of health cover and an equivalent secondary qualification recognised in Nigeria.
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View scholarships for Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Lagos State →Admission is through JAMB UTME or Direct Entry. Applicants need a minimum of five O'Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings (WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB), and a valid UTME result with the subject combination required for the chosen programme. Direct Entry candidates with A'Level, ND or NCE qualifications are also considered.
Meeting the cut-off makes a candidate eligible to proceed; it does not guarantee admission.
Completed online application, official WAEC/NECO/GCE/NABTEB results, original birth certificate or age declaration, certificate of origin or local government identification, recent passport photographs, medical fitness certificate from an approved hospital, JAMB admission letter (upon admission) and payment of the acceptance fee after an offer.
Student visa or entry permit where applicable, valid international passport (data page), proof of medical insurance or health coverage, an equivalent secondary school qualification recognised by the Nigerian authorities, and residence permit/CERPAC after arrival in Nigeria where applicable.
Create an applicant account at apply.ibuam.edu.ng, complete the application form and upload credentials. Applications for 2026/2027 opened in June 2026 and are processed on a rolling basis until the admission quota is filled; screening, credential verification and offers are also rolling. Registration and clearance are required before resumption. Offers are sent through the admissions portal and registered email.
Aerospace Engineering $22,050.25; Computer, Electrical and Electronic, Mechatronics, Software, Systems and Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology $20,953.00; Aviation Management and PPE $10,710.67. Nigerian students pay in naira at the prevailing CBN rate at the time of billing.
Oshodi campus, 1 Nitel Road, Cappa-Oshodi, Oshodi, Lagos State. This is the university's single campus and houses both faculties (Engineering & Computing; Aviation Management). Workshops and laboratories for aviation maintenance and engineering training, on-campus accommodation, 24-hour catering, and recreation and sports facilities are provided for students. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm.
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