Open Distance eLearning (ODeL) Admission 2025: A New Chance for Students

UI Open Distance eLearning (ODeL) Admission 2025: A New Chance for Students – Good news for admission seekers, as the University of Ibadan (UI) has created another pathway for students through its Open Distance eLearning (ODeL) programme. This is a big opportunity for candidates who couldn’t gain admission through JAMB or those who prefer a more flexible mode of study.

What those University of Ibadan (UI) Open Distance eLearning (ODeL) Means for Students

The University of Ibadan UI’s Distance Learning Centre (UIDLC) is now accepting applications from:

Candidates who wrote Post-UTME but didn’t make it through the regular admission list

Students who want to switch from full-time to distance learning

Working-class people and entrepreneurs who need flexible study options

According to Prof. Babatunde Omobowale, Director of UIDLC, the programme gives students a credible alternative to earn a UI degree without being tied to traditional on-campus schedules.

How the University of Ibadan (UI) Open Distance eLearning (ODeL) Programme Works

The UI-ODeL system blends both online and physical learning:

Live virtual lectures via Mobile Class

Interactive course materials you can access anytime

Physical revision sessions for extra support

Courses taught by the same UI lecturers that handle on-campus students

Additional help from dedicated e-tutors

So, you’ll still be learning from the same quality lecturers just in a more flexible way.

Admission Requirements for

To qualify for admission into UI’s Distance Learning programme, candidates must have:

  • At least 5 O’Level credits in one sitting, or
  • 6 credits in two sittings

Also, applicants must update their academic records before the screening and verification exercise. This can be done:

  • Online via the portal
  • Or in person at the UIDLC Administrative Building, University of Ibadan Extension (Sasa-Ajibode Road).

Important Dates You Should Know for the University of Ibadan (UI) Open Distance eLearning (ODeL)

Here are the deadlines every applicant must note:

  • Mandatory Orientation: Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the CBT Complex, UIDLC
  • Closing Date for Admission: Midnight, Friday, October 10, 2025

If you miss the deadline, you’ll have to wait for the next admission cycle.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official UI ODeL portal: https://modeofstudy.ui.edu.ng

The process is simple, and interactive sessions for verified candidates have already started.

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Final Note

This is a golden chance for students who still dream of earning a University of Ibadan degree but didn’t make it through the regular route. The programme is flexible, affordable, and ideal for anyone who wants to combine learning with work or personal business.

Don’t delay, apply before October 10, 2025.

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