The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ebunoluwa Adenronke Adejuyigbe, on behalf of the Governing Council, Management, and Senate of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo City, is delighted to announce the institution's 7th Convocation Ceremony. This landmark event serves as the crowning achievement for the university’s latest cohort of scholars and healthcare professionals, marking their transition from rigorous academic training to impactful professional practice.
As Nigeria's first specialized medical university, UNIMED continues its tradition of excellence in health sciences education. This year’s ceremony is particularly significant as it highlights the university’s expanding academic footprint, celebrating success across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.
Event Schedule and Logistics
The ceremony is designed to be a formal and prestigious gathering of academics, families, and stakeholders. Detailed information regarding the schedule is provided below:
Date: Thursday, 26th February, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM Prompt
Venue: UNIMED Main Auditorium, Odosida Campus, Ondo City
Guests and graduands are encouraged to arrive early to ensure seamless seating and to witness the full academic procession, which traditionally signals the formal opening of the convocation floor.
Celebrating Academic Excellence
The 7th Convocation Ceremony will feature the conferment of degrees across multiple tiers of academic achievement. The university is proud to graduate students in the following categories:
Bachelors Degrees: Awarded to undergraduates who have successfully navigated the demanding clinical and theoretical curricula of the medical and health sciences.
Masters Degrees: Recognizing specialized expertise and advanced research capabilities.
Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil.): A testament to significant scholarly contributions and advanced academic inquiry.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): The highest academic honor, awarded to those who have completed original, groundbreaking research in their respective fields.
The Significance of the UNIMED Convocation
Graduating from UNIMED is a unique achievement given the institution’s focused mandate on medical excellence. The 2026 graduands have been trained under a curriculum that emphasizes both clinical proficiency and ethical medical practice. This ceremony is not just a hand-over of certificates; it is the deployment of a new vanguard of doctors, nurses, medical laboratory scientists, and health researchers into the global healthcare workforce.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adejuyigbe, will preside over the ceremony, delivering the convocation address which typically outlines the university's growth milestones and provides a final charge to the graduating class. The event also offers an opportunity for the university to recognize outstanding students through various prizes and awards for academic merit and exceptional character.
Information for Graduands and Visitors
To ensure the ceremony maintains its solemnity and order, graduands are reminded to complete all necessary clearances with the Registry and Bursary departments. This includes the payment of convocation fees and the timely collection of academic regalia.
Visitors and family members traveling to Ondo City for the event are advised to make early accommodation arrangements. The Odosida Campus is easily accessible within Ondo City, and the university security team will be on hand to coordinate parking and crowd control to ensure a celebratory yet orderly environment.
The Management of UNIMED extends its warmest congratulations to all graduands and their families. We look forward to welcoming the general public to join us in celebrating this momentous occasion as we release another set of "deserving graduands" to lead and innovate in the health sector.