Obafemi Awolowo University: Admissions, Rankings

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is a premier university in the southwestern region of Nigeria. Initially, the university operated with only five faculties: Agriculture, Economics and Social Sciences, Arts, Law, and Sciences. But, since its founding, it gradually expanded and added more departments to cater to a more diverse student population, thus generating human resources for various public and private industry sectors.

Obafemi Awolowo University Overview

Obafemi Awolowo University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 2104	25 %
Africa Rankings	# 38	9 %
Nigeria Rankings	# 4	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 2168	26 %
Africa Rankings	# 37	9 %
Nigeria Rankings	# 4	—

Admissions At Obafemi Awolowo University

If you wish to study at Obafemi Awolowo University, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Obafemi Awolowo University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Obafemi Awolowo University international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Obafemi Awolowo University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	Domestic and International Admissions Page
Master's	Domestic and International Admissions Page

Planning to study in Nigeria?

From choosing your university to applying for your student visa, we know that studying abroad is not easy. However, we are here to support you every step of the way! Don't forget to explore our comprehensive guide as you prepare for your educational journey in Nigeria.

Degree Programs offered at Obafemi Awolowo University

There are several Obafemi Awolowo University majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Obafemi Awolowo University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.