UNILAG Admission Requirements 2025/2026

Introduction

If you’re planning to study at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) in the 2025/2026 academic year, understanding the full admission requirements is your first step. This guide explains everything you need to know about O’Level subjects, JAMB score, Post-UTME, Direct Entry, and age requirements.

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1. General Admission Requirements for UNILAG

Below are the general entry requirements for all undergraduate applicants:

• Minimum of five (5) O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
• A minimum UTME score of 200.
• Participation in the UNILAG Post-UTME screening.
• Applicants must be at least 16 years old by the time of admission.

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2. Faculty & Department-Specific Requirements

While the general requirements apply to all students, each faculty has additional subject combinations:

Engineering Courses:

• Compulsory UTME subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• Strong O’Level results required in science subjects

Medicine-Related Courses:

• High O’Level grades (A/B) in core science subjects
• Very competitive UTME and Post-UTME scores

Arts & Social Sciences:

• English Language plus relevant combinations depending on the course

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3. Direct Entry (DE) Requirements for UNILAG 2025/2026

Direct Entry applicants must:

• Possess at least five relevant O’Level credits
• Hold a recognised qualification such as JUPEB, ND, NCE, or A-Level
• Apply through the JAMB Direct Entry portal
• Upload all certificates to JAMB CAPS

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4. UNILAG Screening & Admission Process (Step-by-Step)

1. Register and sit for JAMB UTME
2. Choose UNILAG as first choice
3. Upload your O’Level results to JAMB CAPS
4. Register for UNILAG Post-UTME
5. Write the screening test
6. Check and accept your admission on JAMB CAPS