Obafemi Awolowo University
Nigeria
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
First degree/qualification: Bachelor's or specialized degree (3-5 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: Upper ranges of class II, division II.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 3-4 year first degree. See description.
Documents required: Official transcript; official certification of degree and date awarded.
Description: Formerly University of Ife. Changed name in 1988. Admission is based on the U.M.E. (University Matriculation Examination) (grade 12). Depending on School Certificate or General Certificate of Education (GCE) results, direct entry to three year degree is possible.
Possible Grading scales:
A | 70- l00% |
B+ | 60- 69% |
B | 50- 59% |
C | 45- 49% |
D | 40- 44% |
E | 35-39% |
F | 0-34% |
4.5-5.0 | Class I |
3.5-4.49 | Class II, division I |
2.5-3.49 | Class II, division II |
1.5-2.49 | Class III |
Language of instruction: English.
Advanced degrees:
Master's: 1.5-2 years after bachelor's degree.
PhD: 2 years after master's degree.
Last updated: Jul 14, 2005