The University of Ibadan (UI), Ibadan, and the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), Europe, have signed an agreement to connect undergraduate university students in Nigeria with postgraduate educational opportunities in Europe.

The 2024 edition of the GMAC Master’s Tour “Study in Europe” is aimed at providing information about educational, scholarship, and career opportunities in Europe to final-year undergraduates at the University of Ibadan.

At the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation, and Strategic Partnerships), Prof. Oluyemisi Bamgbose (SAN), on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, appreciated GMAC for the initiative.

Bamgbose, while welcoming the team, said the confidence reposed in the university was not misplaced, given that the premier university is the first and best university in Nigeria and West Africa, and sixth in Africa.

She added that the University of Ibadan is proud of its legacy and will continue to strive to remain the best.

She said the University of Ibadan is noted for its excellence and hard work, with highly placed researchers, which earns the university a very high ranking among other institutions globally.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor affirmed that the University of Ibadan Postgraduate College is one of the best postgraduate schools in Africa.

She said the University of Ibadan was a good choice for GMAC, as the UI School of Business is one of the schools thriving in the world.

Bamgbose assured that the University of Ibadan is willing to collaborate and promote strategic partnerships internationally.

The Market Development Manager, Europe, GMAC, Ms. Sara Strafino, stated that the “Europe meets Africa” initiative is aimed at advancing graduate management education and shaping the future of African students by connecting talent with opportunities.

GMAC is a mission-driven association of leading business schools worldwide, which provides world-class research, industry conferences, recruiting tools, and assessments for graduate management education.