The University College Hospital, or UCH, Ibadan, is Nigeria’s oldest and most respected tertiary health institution. As a top destination for referrals, medical services, training, and job opportunities, many visitors often ask:
“How do I get to UCH Ibadan?”

Well, whether you’re coming from Lagos, Abeokuta, or anywhere in Ibadan or the wider Nigeria, this guide breaks it all down clearly.

Where is UCH Ibadan located?

UCH Ibadan is located at Queen Elizabeth Road, Ibadan, Oyo State. It is after Total Garden, enroute Mokola Roundabout.

Google Map Direction to UCH Ibadan

Easily Get to UCH: Important Tips on The UCH Main and Second Gate

UCH Gates: UCH has more than 2 gates — you may want to be sure where you are going to. The main gate is towards Queen Elizabeth Road; Agodi Gardens, and Mokola.
The second main gate is towards Oyo State Secretariat; Bodija and UI.

From Lagos to UCH Ibadan

Coming from Lagos, you’ll most likely enter Ibadan through the Ibadan Toll Gate.

Route 1: Toll Gate → Iwo Road → UCH or Toll Gate → Sawmill → UCH
From Toll Gate, drop at Sawmill or Iwo Road.
At Sawmill or Iwo Road, take a cab or bus going to UCH.

Route 2: Toll Gate → Challenge → Bere → Total Garden → UCH
This is longer, and can face traffic around Challenge and Bere, especially during peak hours.

From Abeokuta to UCH

If you’re coming from Abeokuta, there are two popular routes into Ibadan:

Option 1: Via Apata → Dugbe → Mokola→ UCH
From Apata, head to Dugbe.
From Dugbe, go through Mokola, and from there, straight to UCH Gate.

Option 2: Via Challenge → Bere → Total Garden → UCH
This may be congested, especially in the evening. But it works if you are more familiar with Challenge axis.

Coming from South West, South East and South South.

From Iwo Road: Take a bike or cab directly to UCH Gate.

Coming from the North

From Iwo Road: Take a bike or cab directly to UCH Gate.
From Ojoo: Take a bike or cab to Bere, then drop at Total Garden and get UCH Gate.

From University of Ibadan (UI) to UCH
– Coming from UI or Agbowo?
Take a bike, cab or Marwa (tricycle) going to Bere.
– From Sango, go to Mokola, and take a cab/Marwa/bike to the UCH Gate.
You can also go through Old Bodija → Secretariat → UCH if you’re heading to the North Gate which is the second gate.

How to Get to UCH inside Ibadan

Let’s say you’re inside Ibadan already.

Here’s how to reach UCH from major areas:
From Mokola, Bodija or Sango:
Take a bike or cab directly to UCH Gate.

From Iwo Road: Take a bike or cab directly to UCH Gate.

From Agodi Gate: Take a short ride towards Mokola Roundabout. UCH main gate is along the route on your right.

From Challenge – Molete – Bere:
Proceed to Total Garden/Oritamefa/Yemetu and then to UCH.

From Ojoo:
Take a bus/cab going to Bere and drop at Second Gate OR Total Garden/Yemetu then UCH.

Check out the website of UCH for information on services available in the hospital.

Helpful Tips on How To Get to UCH

Landmark Nearby: UCH is adjacent to Agodi Gardens, and not far from Oyo State Government Secretariat.

Public Transport Friendly: You can get Marwa, bike, or cab from almost any major Ibadan junction to UCH.
Ask Locals: When in doubt, just say “I dey go UCH Gate” — Ibadan drivers know the place well.

Other UCH Ibadan Outlets Outside Ibadan

Otunba Tunwase National Pediatric Centre, Ijebu Ode

Okuku Comprehensive Health Centre

Sepeteri Comprehensive Health Centre, Sepeteri