A lot of students from abroad and Nigeria, of course, would like to attend the University of Lagos for their postgraduate studies. Many of them would also want to know how to gain UNILAG Postgraduate admission.
This page will provide you with the information you need to gain UNILAG postgraduate admission. It will also advise you on the requirements for any desired course.
The University of Lagos, as we all know has always occupied one of the top position of best Universities in Nigeria. No wonder every Nigerian student have always desire to study there.
The university also has a reputable school of postgraduate studies in the country. The Postgraduate school offer many programs under full-time, Part-time or sandwich for Professional Masters Degree, Postgraduate Diploma Programs (PGD), Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy, and other Programs for Masters Degree.
Qualified candidates from recognized institutions are invited for admission into Postgraduate programmes of the University in the 2023/2024 Session, namely:
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes.
- Masters Degree Programmes (i.e. LL.M, M.A., M.Ed., M.Sc., etc.).
- Professional Masters Degree Programmes (i.e. EMBA, LLS, MAG, MARPM, MBA, MBF, MCM, MCrim, MDF, MDM, MDR, MDSS, MEM, MESM, MFM, MGIS, MHDM, MILD, MILR, MLA, MMAM, MMP, MPA, MPE, MPH, MPIA, MPM, MRM, MRPP, MSEM, MSIS , MTL, MTPM, MTTFL, MUD, MULTP, etc.).
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
- and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes.
There is flexibility in the mode of study with Full Time, Part Time, Executive, Sandwich and Open Distance Learning (ODL) options as applicable.
Admission Guide: How To Gain UNILAG Postgraduate Admission
First and foremost, to gain UNILAG admission, you must purchase UNILAG Postgraduate Application Form and sit for the Entrance exam. We are going to take you through the process, so just get along with us.
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Before you begin your application process, you might want to know whether you are eligible or qualified. Below are the following requirements;
All applicants applying for admission must have their certificates ready. Any applicant awaiting Bachelors degree results are not eligible.
Any Nigerian citizens who is yet to complete the National Youth Service Corps assignments or are currently undergoing Postgraduate programmes are not eligible.
Candidates must ensure to send all academic transcripts to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies on or before the beginning of registration.
All M.Phil/Ph.D. applicants are required to contact the relevant Department for availability of Supervisors/vacancies before applying.
Application Process: How To Gain UNILAG Postgraduate Admission
First of all, you need to know that the sale of application form cost around N30,000 excluding bank charges which will not be more than N500. You should make sure you get the application form, complete it and submit it online.
GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION
Sale of Application Forms commences on Friday, 12th May and ends on Tuesday, 22nd August, 2026 (18 Weeks).
Completed Application Forms are to be submitted ONLINE not later than Sunday, 27th August, 2026.
- Visit the School of Postgraduate Studies University of Lagos Portal, http://spgs.unilag.edu.ng, then Click the 2026/2027 Applications link
- Confirm availability and your eligibility of the desired course.
- Click the “Application Form” link and select the Postgraduate option from the Application Type menu
- Complete the Pre-Application Form to obtain a Payment Reference Number. (please print the payment advice)
- Proceed to make payment of the non-refundable fee of N30,000.00 (Thirty Thousand Naira Only)for the Form, and charges through any of the below options:
Remita Payment: Any commercial bank using the RRR number displayed on the payment advice
Online Payment: Click the PayNow link to make payment directly on the portal with your bank debit card.
- After payment, return to the School of Postgraduate Studies website http://spgs.unilag.edu.ng, and click the 2026/2027 Application link, then “Continue Application” link,
- login with ‘Payment Reference Number’ and provide surname in lowercase as password.
- Complete the Application form and upload digital passport photograph (jpeg format) which should not be more than 15KB in size and must be on a white background. The acceptable dimension is width: 275 pixels or 35mm, height: 314 pixels or 40mm. (Failure to comply with specified image format may lead to disqualification.)
- Click “SUBMIT FORM” button if the information is correct, else, click DECLINE button and continue again.
(CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO ‘SUBMIT FORM’ ONLY AFTER THEY HAVE COMPLETELY FILLED THE APPLICATION FORM AS EDITING AFTER FINAL SUBMISSION ATTRACTS A N1,000 CHARGE).
Applicants are to note the following:
- Candidates are advised to read the requirements for their desired programmes carefully to confirm eligibility.
- Candidates awaiting Bachelor’s degree results or are currently undergoing Postgraduate programmes or Nigerian citizens who have not completed the National Youth Service Corps assignments are not eligible.
- Holders of Degrees obtained from Outreach/Satellite campuses are not eligible.
- Every applicant is required to upload EVERY credential listed on the application form for the admission such as:
- Degree Certificates (Not Statement of Results)
- NYSC Certificate
- Professional Certificates
Academic Transcripts must reach the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies on or before the beginning of registration/screening exercise by postage or email to adminsecspgs@unilag.edu.ng.
Phil./Ph.D. candidates are required to contact the relevant Departments for availability of Supervisors/vacancies before applying.
Dates for ONLINE Qualifying Examinations and any additional information will be advertised and provided regularly on the website of the University of Lagos, School of Postgraduate Studies: http://spgs.unilag.edu.ng.
Entrance/Qualifying Examinations are scheduled for the week of 28th August to 2nd September, 2026.
Click here for the 2026/2027 Applications https://applications.unilag.edu.ng
For further information, please contact either of the following:
Telephone lines provided at http://spgs.unilag.edu.ng
E-mails: admissionspgs@unilag.edu.ng; Ictspgs@unilag.edu.ng; subdeanspgs@unilag.edu.ng
That is all you need to know on how to gain UNILAG Postgraduate admission. Now it all depends on you to take that step!
Please kindly drop any question you have on your mind and we will be glad to help you out.
