University of Ibadan (UI) has launched new opportunities for prospective students nationwide through its Open Distance eLearning (ODeL) programme, aimed at widening access to higher education across Nigeria.
The initiative provides an alternative pathway for candidates who may have missed admission via the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) or are unable to pursue full-time, on-campus study. As part of the drive, UI has opened a special screening and verification exercise for Post-UTME candidates seeking to switch to the UI Distance Learning Centre (UIDLC).
Professor Babatunde Omobowale, Director of UIDLC, described the development as a major boost for admission seekers. “This initiative provides a credible alternative for candidates who meet the minimum academic requirements but were unable to secure admission through the conventional route. It is also ideal for working professionals and entrepreneurs who require flexible learning options,” he said.
Candidates are required to update their academic records before verification, which can be completed online via the UIDLC portal or in person at the Administrative Building Complex along Sasa-Ajibode Road. Interactive sessions for verified candidates have already commenced. Prospective students are encouraged to apply promptly through https://modeofstudy.ui.edu.ng.
The UI-ODeL model combines real-time virtual lectures via Mobile Class, interactive course materials, and physical revision sessions. Courses are taught by the same academic staff who handle on-campus programmes, supported by dedicated e-tutors. Candidates must present at least five relevant O’Level credits in one sitting or six in two sittings to qualify.
All newly admitted and prospective students are required to attend a mandatory orientation session on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the CBT Complex, UIDLC, where they will be introduced to academic policies, student support services, and campus resources.
Omobowale stressed that the admission window is time-bound and will close at midnight on Friday, October 10, 2025.
