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BA Linguistics at University of Ibadan

University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Programme overview

The BA Linguistics is an undergraduate programme offered at University of Ibadan by the Department of Linguistics and African Languages in the Faculty of Arts, Ibadan, Oyo State.

Level: Undergraduate  |  Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Linguistics and African Languages  |  Location: Ibadan, Oyo State

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Entry requirements

UTME subjects: English Language, one Arts subject and any other two subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science. | O'level: 5 'O' level subjects at one sitting or 6 'O' level subjects at two sittings to include: English Language, one Arts subject and any other three or four subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science. | Direct entry: At least TWO ‘A’ level passes to include any language (preferably an African Language) and another Arts or Social Science subjects. | Remarks: IBADAN accepts NCE to include any language (preferably an African language) and another Arts or Social Science subjects at Credit level. NOTE: A certified knowledge of another language other than English will be an added advantage. | General (UI Undergraduate Admission Matters): UTME with 5 O'level credits at one sitting (or 6 at two sittings); credit in English compulsory for all faculties; credit in Mathematics compulsory for science-based courses.

UTME cut-offs change every year and differ by programme. Check the university's current admission list before you apply.

Direct Entry candidates for the 2026/2027 admission exercise register through the University admission portal. UTME/post-UTME admission cut-off marks for 2026/2027 are published by the Undergraduate Admissions Unit. IJMB and JUPEP are not accepted for Direct Entry; WAEC, NECO, Cambridge Advanced Level, NCE, ND, HND and degree certificates are accepted.

The admission portal is open for 2026/2027 Direct Entry registration from 3 August 2026 to 16 August 2026, with no extension. A portal access fee of N3,000 and a screening fee of N2,000 are paid through the admission portal (https://admissions.ui.edu.ng) by card or bank transfer. Candidates log in with their JAMB registration number and upload credentials to [email protected].

Apply through the university admissions page: https://admissions.ui.edu.ng/#/

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