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Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife is a public university in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. It suits students who want to study at a federal university and are prepared to verify the current programme and admissions details directly with the university.
Obafemi Awolowo University is a federal university. The available information does not list specific subject areas or degree programmes, so the programme catalogue should be confirmed on the university website before applying.
International applicants should check the official university website for entry requirements, document lists, application steps, and deadline dates. The university’s admissions office should confirm how foreign qualifications are assessed and whether any programme-specific conditions apply.
The university does not publish a tuition fee in the available information; confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs in Ile-Ife will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so budget for those separately.
The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it before applying. Also check visa needs, document authentication, accommodation options, and whether your chosen programme has any extra requirements for applicants coming from abroad.
Nigeria has 115 universities, so this is one option within a large national system. Its main distinguishing points are that it is public and federal, so applicants should compare it with other Nigerian universities by current programme availability, admissions rules, and total cost rather than by name alone.
Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.
It is a public university.
It is in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
http://www.oauife.edu.ng/
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Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), formerly known as the University of Ife, is a federal university in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The university was founded in 1961 by the regional government of Western Nigeria led by Samuel Ladoke Akintola, and classes commenced in October 1962. The university was renamed on 12 May 1987 by Ibrahim Babangida to honour Obafemi Awolowo (1909–1987), the first premier of the Western Region, who initially thought of the idea of establishing the university.
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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.
Nigeria · Public University
Nigeria · Public University
Nigeria · Public University
Nigeria · Public University
Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.
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