The first set of medical doctors at the University College Ibadan, circa 1951

University College Ibadan (UCI) was established in 1948 as a branch of the University of London, which supervised its academic programs and awarded degrees until 1967. The college was formed by transferring staff and students from Yaba Higher College to Ibadan.

After Nigeria gained independence in 1960, UCI became an independent university in 1962 and was renamed the University of Ibadan.