University of Ibadan Partners with GMAC to Expand Postgraduate Opportunities for Nigerian Students
The University of Ibadan has signed a significant agreement with the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) Europe, aimed at connecting undergraduate students in Nigeria with postgraduate educational opportunities across Europe.
UBA CHIDINMA 
The University of Ibadan has signed a significant agreement with the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) Europe, aimed at connecting undergraduate students in Nigeria with postgraduate educational opportunities across Europe. This collaboration coincides with the 2024 edition of the GMAC Master's Tour 'Study in Europe,' designed to inform final-year undergraduates about educational, scholarship, and career prospects in Europe.
At the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Strategic Partnerships, Professor Oluyemisi Bamgbose, SAN, represented Vice-Chancellor Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, mni, FAS, expressing gratitude to GMAC for this initiative.
Professor Bamgbose emphasized the trust placed in the University of Ibadan, stating that the institution's reputation as the first and best university in Nigeria and West Africa, and sixth in Africa, is well-deserved. She affirmed the University’s commitment to maintaining its legacy of excellence and its high global ranking, attributing this to the caliber of its researchers.
"The University of Ibadan is proud of its achievements and will continue to strive for excellence," she said, highlighting the University of Ibadan Postgraduate College as one of the best in Africa. She further noted that the UI School of Business is among the leading institutions in the world, making it an ideal partner for GMAC.
Ms. Sara Strafino, Market Development Manager for Europe at GMAC, stated that the "Europe Meets Africa Initiative" aims to advance graduate management education and create pathways for African students to access valuable opportunities.
The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is a globally recognized association of leading business schools, providing top-tier research, industry conferences, recruiting tools, and assessments for graduate management education. This partnership marks a promising step toward enriching the educational landscape for Nigerian students.
