The University of Ibadan (UI), and Graduate Management Admission Council, Europe, have signed an agreement for the purpose of connecting undergraduate university students in Nigeria with post-graduate 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 of the University of Ibadan.
At the signing of the MOU, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, Professor Oluyemisi Bamgbose (SAN), on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, appreciated GMAC for the initiative.
Bamgbose, while welcoming the team, said the confidence reposed in the University of Ibadan was not misplaced, given that the University is the first and best University in Nigeria and West Africa, and sixth in Africa adding that the institution is proud of her legacy and would continue to strive to remain the best.
She said the nation’s Premier University 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 school’s Postgraduate College is one of the best Postgraduate schools in Africa pointing out that it was a good choice for GMAC as UI School of Business is one of the schools that are thriving in the world.
Bamgbose assured that UI would collaborate and promote strategic partnerships internationally.
The GMAC Market Development Manager, Ms Sara Strafino, stated that the “Europe meets Africa initiative” is aimed at advancing graduate management education and shaping the future of African students through the connection of talent with opportunities.
The GMAC is a mission-driven association of leading business schools worldwide, which provide world-class research, industry conferences, recruiting tools, and assessments for graduate management education.
