The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has officially commenced the sale of application forms for its School of Foundation Studies (formerly known as Foundation Programs) for the 2025/2026 academic session. This intensive one-year program, aligned with the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) curriculum, offers students a pathway to gain Direct Entry admission into 200-level undergraduate programs at UNILAG or partner universities both in Nigeria and abroad.
Application Timeline
- Application Start Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
- Application Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025
- Entrance Examination Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
- Examination Venue: Distance Learning Institute (DLI), University of Lagos
- Type: Computer-Based Test
- Questions: 85 total
- 20 each in Maths and English
- 15 each in your 3 chosen subjects
- Duration: 45 minutes
- If you choose Maths in your subject combo, you’ll write Further Maths in the exam
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- O’Level Requirements: A minimum of five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings in SSCE/GCE/NECO.
- Make sure these results are ready before registration
Subject Combinations Offered
The foundation school groups subjects into combinations based on what you want to study. Candidates should select subject combinations that align with their intended course of study.
- CRS/ISS – Government – Literature in English
JUPEB SC – 001 - CRS/ISS – Government – Yoruba/Igbo
JUPEB SC – 002 - CRS/ISS – Government – Music
JUPEB SC – 003 - CRS/ISS – Government – Visual Arts
JUPEB SC – 004 - CRS/ISS – French – Government
JUPEB SC – 005 - CRS/ISS – French – Literature in English
JUPEB SC – 006 - CRS/ISS – Literature in English – Music
JUPEB SC – 007 - CRS/ISS – History – Literature in English
JUPEB SC – 008 - CRS/ISS – History – Visual Arts
JUPEB SC – 009 - CRS/ISS – Igbo/Yoruba – Literature in English
JUPEB SC – 010 - CRS/ISS – Igbo/Yoruba – Visual Arts
JUPEB SC – 011 - CRS/ISS – Music – Visual Arts
JUPEB SC – 012 - Economics – History – Literature in English
JUPEB SC – 013 - French – Igbo/Yoruba – Literature in English
JUPEB SC – 014 - Government – Music – Literature in English
JUPEB SC – 015 - Government – Music – Visual Arts
JUPEB SC – 016 - Literature – Government – French
JUPEB SC – 017 - Literature in English – Music – Visual Arts
JUPEB SC – 018 - Accounting – Business Studies – Economics
JUPEB SC – 019 - Accounting – Economics – Geography
JUPEB SC – 020 - Accounting – Economics – Government
JUPEB SC – 021 - Business Studies – Economics – Geography
JUPEB SC – 022 - Business Studies – Economics – Government
JUPEB SC – 023 - Business Studies – Economics – Mathematics
JUPEB SC – 024 - Economics – Government – CRS/IRS
JUPEB SC – 025 - Economics – Government – Literature in English
JUPEB SC – 026 - Economics – Government – Mathematics
JUPEB SC – 027 - Economics – Government – Biology
JUPEB SC – 028 - Economics – Geography – Government
JUPEB SC – 029 - Economics – Geography – Mathematics
JUPEB SC – 030 - Biology – Chemistry – Physics
JUPEB SC – 031 - Biology – Chemistry – Economics
JUPEB SC – 032 - Biology – Chemistry – Mathematics
JUPEB SC – 033 - Biology – Mathematics – Physics
JUPEB SC – 035 - Chemistry – Mathematics – Economics
JUPEB SC – 036 - Chemistry – Physics – Geography
JUPEB SC – 037 - Chemistry – Physics – Mathematics
JUPEB SC – 038 - Mathematics – Physics – Economics
JUPEB SC – 041 - Mathematics – Physics – Geography
JUPEB SC – 042 - Mathematics – Physics – Visual Arts
JUPEB SC – 043 - Accounting – Economics – Mathematics
JUPEB SC – 044 - CRS/IRS – Economics – Literature in English
JUPEB SC – 045
Partner Universities
UNILAG collaborates with several international institutions, providing students with opportunities for global academic exposure. Partner universities include:
- University of Bedfordshire
- University of Central Lancashire
- University of the West of England
- De Montfort University, Leicester
- University of Birmingham
- University of Nottingham
- University of Surrey
- University of Salford
- University of Southampton
- University of Aberdeen
- University of Dundee
- Soochow University, China
Program Structure
- Non-Residential: The program is strictly non-residential.
- Facilities: Currently, there are no provisions for visually impaired candidates.
Application Procedure
- Go to applications.unilag.edu.ng and click on School of Foundation Studies.
- Fill the pre-application form to get a Payment Reference Number (PRN). Use your correct names as shown on your NIN slip.
- Pay ₦35,000 (excluding bank charges) at any commercial bank using your PRN.
- Log back in with your PRN and surname (lowercase) to complete the application.
- Print two copies of your filled form.
- Your exam pass will be sent to your email a week before the test. Print and keep it.
Contact Information
For further inquiries:
- Phone: +2348020758995, +2348056253631
- Email: [email protected]
Important Notes
- Preparation: Candidates are advised to prepare adequately for the entrance examination scheduled for August 30, 2025.
- Getting good scores in JUPEB doesn’t guarantee admission into your first-choice course. Space is limited.
- UNILAG might use other screening methods if there are more qualified candidates than available slots.
- The school has a zero-tolerance policy on exam malpractice, cultism, drug abuse, sexual harassment, and indecent dressing.
Embark on your academic journey with UNILAG’s School of Foundation Studies and take a significant step towards achieving your educational aspirations.
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