The University of Ibadan (UI) released its 2026/2027 departmental admission cut-off marks in early September 2026. The figures are aggregate scores from the UTME and Post-UTME screening.
Highest cut-off marks
| Course | Cut-off |
|---|---|
| Medicine and Surgery | 80.00 |
| Software Engineering | 75.375 |
| Nursing Science | 74.5 |
| Computer Science | 74.125 |
| Dentistry | 72.875 |
| Law | 71.00 |
| Pharmacy | 70.375 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 70.00 |
Mid-range cut-off marks
| Course | Cut-off |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 65.875 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 55.00 |
| Economics | 54.25 |
| Linguistics | 53.375 |
| Political Science | 51.625 |
Courses with the lowest cut-off (50.00)
Several programmes had the lowest cut-off of 50.00, including History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Music, Anthropology, Animal Science, Crop Protection, Soil Resources Management, and a number of Education courses such as Arabic, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Yoruba Education.
UI vs UNILAG: how the top courses compare
| Course | UI 2026/2027 | UNILAG 2026/2027 (merit) |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine & Surgery | 80.00 | 83.425 |
| Computer Science | 74.125 | 82.05 |
| Nursing | 74.5 | 77.925 |
| Law | 71.00 | 79.125 |
| Dentistry | 72.875 | 79.025 |
| Pharmacy | 70.375 | 78.325 |
The two schools may calculate aggregates differently, so direct comparison should be done with care. Still, the table shows how competitive the top courses are at Nigeria’s oldest universities.
Frequently asked questions
Does UI offer alternative courses?
Candidates who fall below their course cut-off may be considered for related courses where they meet the cut-off. Watch CAPS for any offer.
Where can I check my UI admission status?
On the UI admissions portal and on JAMB CAPS. See our UI Post-UTME result guide.
