UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS (UNILAG) RELEASES DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE ADMISSION FORM FOR THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION

UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS (UNILAG) RELEASES DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE ADMISSION FORM FOR THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following programmes, which will be offered through Open and Distance Learning mode:

AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES

B.Sc. Accounting

B.Sc. Business Administration

B.Sc. Finance

B.Sc. Economics

B.Sc. Public Administration

Education:

B.Sc. (Ed.) Biology

B.Sc. (Ed.) Chemistry

B.Sc. (Ed.) Physics

B.Sc. (Ed.) Mathematics

B.Sc. (Ed.) Business Studies

B.Ed. Early Childhood Education

B.Ed. Educational Management

B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling

B.Ed. Business Education

B.A. (Ed.) English

2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements of Five (5) credits in SSCE/GCE/NECO O’Level, including English Language and Mathematics, taken at not more than two sittings.

Applicants seeking admission to Year Two should possess any of NCE, ND (Minimum of Lower Credit), JUPEB, IJMB, GCE A’ Levels in relevant subjects.

Applicants seeking admission to Year Three should possess any of HND (Minimum of Lower Credit), Bachelor’s degree (Minimum of Third Class), and evidence of NYSC discharge Certificate, Exemption or Exclusion Certificate.

Applicants seeking admission to Year Three with relevant Professional Qualifications such as ICAN, ACA, ACIB, ANAN, ACCA, ACMA, ACIS, CII, CIBN, and ACIA are eligible to apply.

Applicants awaiting results are not eligible to apply.

Applicants for the Distance Learning Institute programmes should not be less than 16 years of age by 31st October, 2025.

Admission is open to all applicants irrespective of any learning disability or challenge.

Applicants are required to possess basic ICT skills to enable them to navigate the ICT Enabled Supported Blended Learning Model (IESBL) of the ODL mode

There will be no UTME examination for Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos (UNILAG).

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION

The application is in two stages: JAMB and DLI UNILAG

STAGE 1: Log on to JAMB CAP Website and register

Pay the sum of N3,500 to obtain a registration number.

STAGE 2:

Step 1: Log to UNILAG application portal http://applications.unilag.edu.ng

Step 2: Click “Start fresh Application”

Step 3: Select Distance Learning Institute as application type, then provide your Surname, First Name, Middle Name, JAMB Registration Number, Mobile Number, and E-mail Address.

Step 4: Click the “Pay now” to pay online, the application fee of N20,000:00 (Twenty Thousand Naira) only, OR Print the payment advice with Remita Number to make payment at any Commercial Bank.

Step 5: Return to the application portal (http://applications.unilag.edu.ng) after payment, click “continue application” enter your payment reference number and your surname in lower case as password.

Step 6: Complete all required details and upload necessary documents.

Step 7: Complete the application form, submit online, and print a copy. (Candidates can save their application form for later editing).

Step 8: All completed application forms must be submitted online on or before 31st December, 2025

For further assistance, call: +234 705 240 6470, or WhatsApp only: +234 810 960 6362

E-mail: dlienquiries@unilag.edu.ng, dlistudentsupport@unilag.edu.ng

Mrs. V. Abosede Wickliffe

Registrar and Secretary to Council