The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has officially announced the commencement of its postgraduate admission process for the 2025/2026 academic session. This comprehensive guide provides prospective applicants with detailed information on available programs, eligibility criteria, application procedures, deadlines, and other essential details.
🎓 Available Postgraduate Programs
UNILORIN offers a diverse range of postgraduate programs across various faculties and departments. The programs are categorized as follows
1. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program
Eligibility: Holders of M.A., M.Ed., M.Eng., M.Sc., LL.M., or M.P.H. degrees with a minimum of 60% score or 4.0 CGPA on a 5-point scale in their Master’s programmes.
Duration:
- Full-Time: 36 to 60 months.
- Part-Time: 48 to 72 months.
Requirements: Completion of prescribed courses and submission of a thesis.
2. Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) / Ph.D. Programs
- Eligibility: Candidates with a Master’s degree scoring between 55.00% and 59.99% or a CGPA of 3.50 – 3.99 on a 5-point scale.
- Duration: 12 to 24 months.
- Note: Candidates may be eligible for conversion to Ph.D. candidature based on performance.
3. Master’s Degree Programs
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree holders with at least a Second Class Lower Division (2:2) from recognized universities.
- Duration:
- Full-Time: 18 to 24 months.
- Part-Time: 36 to 48 months.
- Note: All Master’s programs are by coursework and require a dissertation.
4. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programs
- Eligibility: Candidates with a Third Class (honours) degree or HND holders with a minimum of Lower Credit from recognized institutions.
- Duration:
- Full-Time: Minimum of two semesters and a maximum of four semesters.
✅ General Admission Requirements
- O’Level Requirements: A minimum of five (5) credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained at not more than two sittings in relevant subjects from recognized examination bodies such as SSCE/WASC, GCE ‘O’ Level, NECO, NABTEB, or TC II.
- NYSC Certificate: Applicants must possess an NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate dated before 30th March 2025.
- Transcripts: Candidates must ensure that their academic transcripts are sent directly to the Head of Department of their proposed program. The university will not be responsible for misplaced transcripts.
- International Students: Students from non-English-speaking countries must provide TOEFL or IELTS scores.
- Students outside Nigeria do not need extra tests.
- Full-Time Applicants: Must present a letter of release from their employer at registration
💳 Application Fee
- Nigerian Applicants: ₦25,000.00 (Twenty-five Thousand Naira) only.
- International Applicants: $200.00 (Two Hundred US Dollars) only
📝 Application Procedure
- Visit the UNILORIN Postgraduate Portal:
- Access the portal at https://uilugportal.unilorin.edu.ng/.
- Create a Profile:
- Click on “Apply” under Admissions and select “Postgraduate” as the admission form type.
- Enter your phone number and email address.
- Make Payment:
- Click on the “MAKE PAYMENT NOW” button to make a payment.
- Payment can be made online using ATM Card/Internet Banking or at any branch of all the Commercial Banks using a pre-payment slip.
- Complete the Application Form:
- After payment, return to the online portal and click on the “Register” link to obtain your login credentials.
- Upload your passport photograph (not more than 600kb) and fill in other relevant information.
- Preview for corrections, submit, and print a copy of the filled form.
📅 Important Dates
- Application Deadline: Friday, 23rd May 2025.
- Deadline for Receipt of Supporting Documents: Friday, 6th June 2025.
- Qualifying Examination: Saturday, 21st June 2025.
- Check messages and emails often for updates
📞 Contact Information
For further inquiries:
- Email: [email protected]
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