The School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS), University of Lagos (UNILAG), has invited qualified candidates to apply for admission into its Full-Time, Part-Time, Executive, and Open Distance Learning (ODL) postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Key Dates and Application Fee
- Sale of Application Forms: Tuesday, 7th April 2026 to Friday, 24th July 2026
- Final Online Submission Deadline: Friday, 31st July 2026
- Application Form Fee: ₦40,000.00 (non-refundable, excluding bank charges)
- Post-Submission Editing Charge: Editing your form after clicking final submit attracts a ₦2,500 charge, so review all entries carefully before submitting.
Available Postgraduate Programmes
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes
- Academic Master's Degrees: LL.M., M.A., M.Ed., M.Sc., etc.
- Professional Master's Degrees: EMBA, MBA, MBF, MILR, MPA, MPH, MPIA, MPM, MRM, MIT, MGIS, MEM, MDF, MDM, MCrim, MILD, MMP, MTL, MUD, etc.
- M.Phil. & Ph.D. Programmes: Note that M.Phil./Ph.D. applicants must first contact their target department to confirm availability of supervisors/vacancies before applying.
Crucial Disqualification Warnings
- No Statement of Result Allowed: You must upload your original Degree Certificate (Statements of Result are NOT accepted) alongside your NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate, O'Level certificate, Birth Certificate (or Sworn Affidavit dated not later than 31st December 2024), and NIN slip.
- Ineligible Categories: Candidates awaiting Bachelor's degree results, currently enrolled in another postgraduate programme, yet to complete NYSC, or holding degrees from outreach/satellite campuses are not eligible.
- Passport Photo Specification: Upload a digital JPEG passport photograph on a white background, maximum 15KB in size (dimensions: 275 x 314 pixels or 35mm x 40mm).
- Transcripts: Official academic transcripts must reach the Secretary, SPGS by post or email to adminsecspgs@unilag.edu.ng on or before the start of screening.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
- Visit spgs.unilag.edu.ng, click View Programmes' Entry Requirement to confirm your eligibility, and then click APPLY > Start a Fresh Application.
- Complete the Pre-Application Form to generate your Payment Reference Number (RRR) and pay the ₦40,000.00 fee at any commercial bank via Remita or online using your debit card.
- Return to spgs.unilag.edu.ng, click APPLY > Continue Application, and log in with your Payment Reference Number and your surname in lowercase as password.
- Complete the form, upload your 15KB white-background passport photo and all required certificates, and click SUBMIT FORM on or before Friday, 31st July 2026.
For enquiries, email admissionspgs@unilag.edu.ng, ictspgs@unilag.edu.ng, or subdeanspgs@unilag.edu.ng.
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