Obafemi Awolowo University is one of the best 10 universities in Nigeria. When I was a student, OAU was the number one University. Getting into Pharmacy was a childhood dream that came true. I enjoyed every bit of it despite the inadequacies in laboratory facilities. I had the best Professors in Nigeria with excellent research records. To have stayed on Africa’s most beautiful campus was an experience I will never forget. The student life was a rugged one but thanks to the current VC that had renovated every hostel for students’ convenience. The phrase “For learning and culture, sports and struggle” in the school anthem isn’t a joke. OAU is internationally recognized with hundreds of international students studying there and I am hoping that Nigerian Federal Government will provide all necessary facilities to enable OAU to be the best in Africa and one of the best 100 globally. As a Pharmacy graduate of OAU, I have no issue securing a job and OAU is a school I will always recommend to prospective undergraduates.

The record states that Obafemi Awolowo University is one of the best schools in the country and I totally agree. However, that doesn’t mean it is without flaws.
During my first year, 4000 students received lectures in a 1000 capacity classroom, so the way out was to either read up on your own or contact a coursemate who could help. But I guess it’s just the Nigeria factor. Well, the situation changed in year 2 when I started taking my departmental courses (pharmacy courses), no crowded classes, there is a good relationship between students and lecturers and most facilities required for practicals are available.
This is not the case in all other departments as some of my friends would always complain about these things.
Speaking of security, OAU is a very safe school! Hardly would u hear of cases of kidnap, rape or theft. The students are very conscious and accommodating.
One thing I love so much about the school is how you can move about at any time of the night without the fear of being harmed or robbed.
I think I should state that OAU does not only encourage academics, it also promotes extracurricular activities, in case you are thinking it’s a school for nerds😃.
It’s a school you should consider!

My program at Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife was quite a memorable one. The school environment is beautiful and well laid out. The hostels were not so perfect but they now have been renovated to some extent. While some lecturers are forward-thinking, some are still stuck to old ways. The students are generally lively and energetic.

The pharmacy program at OAU is cool. However, I believe our Pharmacology needs a lot of improvement. Our clinical knowledge must be improved. Also, some unnecessary aspects of the syllabus could be reviewed. Otherwise, it’s a good school.