Welcome to The
Institute of African Studies

We offer a range of study options in African Studies at the postgraduate level. Ten fields of specialization are available: Anthropology, African History, African Law, African Music, African Visual Art, Cultural and Media Studies, Diaspora and Transnational Studies, Gender Studies, Traditional Medicine and Belief Systems, and Transformation Studies in Africa.

Our programmes are designed to enable the acquisition of well-grounded theoretical insight and practical knowledge in these fields of African Studies. Part-time and full-time study options are available, leading to the award of the MA, MPhil, or PhD degree, as the case may be, at the successful completion of the programme. IAS students work closely with an engaging and versatile faculty, owing to the interdisciplinary approach that is the fulcrum of our teaching and research. Interested candidates are invited to apply to the Institute through the admission portal of the Postgraduate College of the University of Ibadan. Please download our brochure for detailed information on qualification criteria and programme options.