University of Ibadan (UI) Open Distance eLearning (ODeL) Admission Form for 2022/2023 Academic Session

The University of Ibadan (UI) has broadened its undergraduate offerings to encompass two methods of instructional delivery – the conventional in-person approach and the inventive Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) approach. Both avenues are valid choices for earning a UI degree, and as a result, the University has implemented the “Equality of Recognition” policy, which ensures that students in both learning modes have the same rights and opportunities.

In accordance with this policy, students in both in-person/face-to-face and ODeL learning environments follow the same syllabus, take identical exams, are instructed by the same educators/facilitators, receive the same esteemed UI diploma, and qualify for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilization.

In an effort to broaden access to UI ODeL programs, the University is delighted to reveal that the enrollment process for the University of Ibadan Distance Learning Centre’s 2022/2023 Academic Session will commence on March 13, 2023. Eligible applicants are urged to seize this opportunity and apply.

What is UI Open Distance eLearning Mode?

ODeL is the National Universities Commission’s (NUC) approved ICT-enabled curriculum delivery mode, wherein curriculum delivery takes place in a blended 60% online, and 40%-to-face.

The online delivery is anchored on a Specialised Learning Management System, Mobile Class with Course Webinars for learners to study and interact with their E-tutors, course lecturers/facilitators and other students in the world in real-time.

The University of Ibadan has further provided Toll-Free Internet Data on its Learning Portal. Notably, the University has the two modes of educational deliveries: the conventional onsite mode and the Open, Distance and eLearning (ODeL) mode. And both modes are viable alternative for pursing a University of Ibadan degree, hence the entrenchment of the “Parity of Esteem” policy in the University.

The policy stipulates that students on the two modes of study have equal rights and privileges in the University. And are in fact exposed to the same university curriculum and exams by the same course lecturers/facilitators, thereby graduating with the same University of Ibadan degree.

University of Ibadan Distance Learning Available Programmes

UI Open Distance eLearning Admission Eligibility

To qualify for undergraduate courses at the 100 level, applicants must have credit passes in five (5) relevant WAEC/NECO/GCE subjects, and distinctions or upper credits in A’ Levels, NCE, OND, HND, Degrees, in addition to the required O’Level credit passes for 200 level direct entry candidates. The Bachelor of Nursing Science is exclusively available to Registered Nurses (RN) and Direct Entry candidates.

Priority will be granted to applicants who scored at least 40% aggregate mark in the University POST UTME examination but were unable to secure admission through the face-to-face mode due to limited capacity. Candidates in this group must change their study mode on the application portal.

How to Apply for UI Open Distance eLearning

APPLY HERE

• To request to study at UI through ODeL, enter your JAMB registration number or email address at the banner field (above) on https://modeofstudy.ui.edu.ng/.
• The application processing admission portal will notify you of your eligibility status.
• Click Apply See requirements and select your programme of interest from the available 16 programmes in ODeL mode.
• Provide your name and contacts. Communications by the school to you on your admission shall be through the provided email and telephone number.
• You should therefore ensure that the email and telephone number are yours, valid and accessible.
• You should also ensure your name is correctly supplied.
• Confirm your details, and Continue to Payment. You may pay online on Remita interface, or print your RRR to bank for payment on Remita.
• You may also pay on the RRR through internet banking apps integrated to Remita.
• Your payment would be immediately transmitted to your application portal page; otherwise, click on ReQuerry payment on the payment page to get updated status of your transaction.
• After a successful transaction, update your biodata. Upload your credentials and submit. You will be contacted for your admission status or further actions by the university in the next few days.

NOTICE: It is advisable for prospective candidates to carefully study the admission requirements before making payment for the form, as the application that does not meet the requirements will not be accepted by the admission portal.

The cost of the UI Open and Distance Learning (ODL) admission application form is N11,000 (ten thousand five hundred naira only)