The University of Ibadan

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About the Institute

The Institute of African Studies was founded in July, 1962, as an interdisciplinary research institute, financed by the Rockefeller and Ford Foundations.  Its capital expenditure was covered by grants from the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Drapers’ (City Company) of London, and the Ford Foundation.  By a decision of the National Universities Commission, in September, 1967, the Federal Military Government took over financial responsibility for the Institute as an integral part of the University of Ibadan.

            There are at present seven areas of specialization: Anthropology, African History, African Dance, African Music, African Visual Arts, African Religion and Belief Systems and African Law. Peace and Conflict Studies was added in 2001/2002 session.

Higher Degree Programmes IN THE INSTITUTE

Designation:  M.A Degree course in African Studies, Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in African Studies.

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The University College, Ibadan, founded in 1948, at first occupied the old site previously used by the 56^th Military General Hospital about eight kilometres away from the ‘new’ or permanent site.  The new site covered over 1,032 hectares of land generously leased by the chiefs and people of Ibadan for 999 years.  With equipment transferred from Yaba Higher College, the 104 foundation students (including 49 students in teacher training and survey courses) began their courses at Ibadan on 18 January, 1948; the formal opening took place on 25 March 1948. 

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