University in Nigeria
Ibadan, Oyo State
University profile
Lead City University, Ibadan (LCU) is a private university approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria. It was ratified by the Federal Executive Council on 16 February 2005 and is accredited by the National Universities Commission. Its motto is "Knowledge for Self-reliance", and its vision is to be a centre of excellence and a unique, urban-based university specialising in social sciences, law, arts, applied sciences and information and communication technology. Its mission is to contribute to tertiary education in Nigeria through qualitative access to knowledge and training with innovative teaching techniques that guarantee a balanced education.
The university is located at the Toll Gate Area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ibadan, Oyo State, and is reached from the Challenge, New Garage and Iwo Road axes. Teaching is organised in the Faculties of Natural and Applied Sciences, Communication and Information Science, Law, Engineering and Technology, Social and Management Sciences, Environmental Design and Management, Arts and Education and Pharmacy, together with the College of Medicine and Health Sciences. Both full-time and part-time study schemes are available, and a sandwich programme in education is run for serving teachers during the long vacation.
The Faculty of Communication and Information Science comprises the departments of Mass Communication and Media Technology, Library and Information Science and Information Management. The Faculty of Engineering and Technology admitted its first students in the 2019/2020 session, with departments of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Wood Products Engineering. The Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences includes Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Management, Microbiology and Toxicology and Physics. The College of Medicine and Health Sciences offers Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, Dental Therapy, Dental Technology, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiography, Community Health, Health Information Management, Human Anatomy, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiology and Public Health, and the Faculty of Pharmacy offers the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
Students have access to computer facilities, an electronic library and audiovisual aids. The campus has a university hospital and a campus radio station, Lead City FM (89.1). Students are expected to follow the university dress code, show good conduct, perform community service and take part in sport and extracurricular activities. Every undergraduate must register for and pass the examinations of at least one recognised professional or vocational body during their studies, such as ICAN, NIPR or Microsoft certification, or take vocational training.
Student accommodation is provided in Victory Hall, Achievers Hall and Enterprise Hall, and a university guest house can be booked. The International Conference Centre and the Adeline Hall are available for conferences and meetings. Postgraduate programmes lead to postgraduate diplomas, master's degrees, M.Phil and PhD, and the university also runs short courses in areas such as early childhood education, healthcare assistance, masonry and geriatric care. The university reports more than 12,000 graduates.
The university offers full and part scholarships to deserving and indigent students on the basis of merit. Details of application are obtained from the Admissions Office ([email protected]).
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View scholarships for Lead City University, Ibadan →Candidates need a current UTME result with a score of 160 or above and five credit passes in GCE O/L, SSCE, NECO or NABTEB (or equivalent), including English Language and Mathematics, obtained at not more than two sittings; professional courses require one sitting only. For Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy the JAMB slip must show the desired course with Lead City University as first choice. Candidates awaiting results may apply, provided evidence of results is available before resumption.
Holders of the International Baccalaureate or IJMB/JUPEB need at least three A-level passes (A, B or C) in relevant subjects for professional courses and at least two for other courses, plus five O-level credits and a JAMB admission letter. Transfer candidates need a complete 100 level transcript from the previous university with a CGPA of 3.5 for professional courses and 1.8 for others. Holders of a university diploma, NCE, OND, GCE A-level or equivalent professional qualification are also admitted into 200 level.
Applicants need a passport photograph on a white background, birth certificate and NIN slip. Applications are made online at admissions.lcu.edu.ng: create an account, complete the form, upload documents (UTME and O-level results, transcripts), pay online and submit. Admission forms are also available through liaison offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt; appointed agents may not collect money from applicants.
The sandwich programme in education is for teachers and runs from July to September, Monday to Friday. It requires five credits including English Language at not more than two sittings; GCE A-level, IJMB, JUPEB, NCE, OND, university diploma, degree, HND or professional qualifications are also accepted, and JAMB results are not required. Acceptance and registration fees are 62,000 naira and tuition is 150,000 naira per session.
PGD: a degree from a recognised university, or HND or an equivalent professional qualification (ACA, ANAN, ACIB, ACCA, ACTI and similar); two semesters full-time. Master's (M.Sc, M.A, MBA): at least Second Class Lower Division; 18 months (3 semesters). M.Phil: a master's degree; minimum four semesters, with possible conversion to PhD after the first year with a CGPA of 4.0 or 60% in coursework and an acceptable research proposal. PhD: an M.Phil with CGPA 4.00 or 60%; six semesters. The postgraduate admission form costs 25,000 naira. Required documents: four passport photographs, official transcript sent by courier, two reference forms, and copies of birth certificate, valid ID, O-level results, first degree certificate (and second degree for PhD), change of name evidence if applicable, and payment receipt. After admission, acceptance fee is 20,000 naira, development levy 20,000 naira and medicals 25,000 naira, paid through the postgraduate portal.
Returning-student tuition for 2021/2022 includes Law, Nursing and Medical Laboratory Science at 1,500,000 naira, Computer Sciences at 850,000 naira, Mass Communication at 650,000 naira, and Social Science 1 programmes at 510,000 naira; Medicine is 3,500,000 naira; hostel accommodation and feeding is 1,140,000 naira. At least 70% of tuition must be paid before registration, instalment payment attracts a 5% surcharge, and late registration carries a 20,000 naira penalty.
The university uses its own V-SAT and local area network, with an electronic library and audiovisual aids. Liaison offices serve applicants in Lagos (Surulere), Abuja and Port Harcourt.
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