Lagos State University (LASU) is inviting applications from qualified candidates for admission into its Pre-Degree Studies (PDS) programme for the 2026/2027 academic session. The intensive one-session programme runs from October 2026 to September 2027 at the LASU Epe Campus, and all admitted students are required to reside in the school hostels throughout their study.
Why Choose LASU Pre-Degree Studies (PDS)?
The PDS programme helps candidates remedy O'Level deficiencies and prepares them thoroughly for the UTME. According to the university, 90% of its current Pre-Degree students scored 200 and above in the 2026 UTME (with several scoring over 300), and successful PDS students benefit from LASU's dedicated PDS admission quota into 100-level degree programmes.
Admission Requirements & Subjects Offered
- O'Level Requirement: Applicants must have credit passes in at least three (3) subjects at not more than two (2) sittings in SSCE, GCE, or NECO, chosen from: Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Government, Economics, Literature in English, Christian Religious Studies (CRS), Islamic Religious Studies (IRS), and Accounting.
- Qualifying Exam: Candidates who meet the entry requirements will be invited for a written qualifying examination and interview on a date to be announced.
Criteria for Transitioning to 100-Level
To transition into 100-level at LASU after the programme, each student must:
- Sit for the UTME, obtain the minimum JAMB cut-off mark for university admission, and comply with LASU's screening requirements.
- Register for WAEC and/or NECO (if they entered with O'Level deficiencies) and pass all required deficient subjects.
- Available Faculties/Schools for Transition: Engineering, Science, Management Sciences, Education, Social Sciences, Law, Agriculture, Transport, Mass Communication, Nursing, Dentistry, and College of Medicine.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
The application fee is ₦15,000.00. Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official LASU website at www.lasu.edu.ng and select the MAKE PAYMENT option from the top drop-down menu to pay the ₦15,000.00 fee for 2026/2027 LASU Pre-Degree Studies.
- After payment, proceed to the LASU PDS application portal at studentservices.lasu.edu.ng/pds_application/newstudents/ to complete your online registration.
While in the Pre-Degree programme, you can boost your UTME preparation using the Mentra JAMB CBT app, available on both Android and iOS.
Closing Date and Contact
Applications close six (6) weeks from the date of publication (July 16, 2026). Do not pay money to any individual or private account. For enquiries, contact the Director of PDS, Professor Olawale Lawal, at 08033882172.
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