SPGS-UNILAG: Notice on Admissions to Postgraduate Programmes for 2025/2026 Session

The School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos, a leading and reputable first generation institution renowned for postgraduate education and research in Africa, hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates from recognised institutions for admission into postgraduate programmes in the 2025/2026 Session, namely:

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programmes.
• Masters Degree programmes (i.e., LL.M, M.A., M.Ed., M.Sc., etc).
• Professional Masters Degree programmes (i.e. EMBA,  MAG, MARPM, MBA, MBF, MCrim., MDF, MDM, MDSS, MEM, MESM, MFM, MGIS, MHDM, MILD, MILR, MLA, MMAM, MMP, MPA, MPE, MPH, MPIA, MPM, MRM, MRPP, MSEM, MSIS, MTL, MTPM, MTTFL, MUD, MULTP, EMT, PMLSM, MIT, MED&IM, etc.).
• Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes.

There is flexibility in the mode of study with the availability of Full Time, Part Time, Executive and Open Distance Learning (ODL) options.

GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION

1. Sale of Application Forms commences on Monday, 3^rd March, 2025 and ends on Friday, 1^st August, 2025.
2. Completed Application Forms are to be submitted ONLINE not later than Friday, 8^th August, 2025.
3. Visit the School of Postgraduate Studies University of Lagos Portal, https://spgs.unilag.edu.ng, and click the “APPLY” link.
4. Confirm the availability and your eligibility for the desired course by Clicking “View Programmes’ Entry Requirement”, Select Postgraduate and select the desired programme to View Admission Requirement.
5. Click the “APPLY” link, Start a Fresh Application, select the Postgraduate option from the Application Type menu.
6. Complete the Pre-Application Form to obtain a Payment Reference Number. (please print the payment advice)
7. Proceed to make payment of a non-refundable fee of N40,000.00 (Forty Thousand Naira Only) for the Form, and charges through any of the below options: (a). Remita Payment: Any commercial bank using the RRR number displayed on the payment advice. (b). Online Payment: Click the PayNow link to make payment directly on the portal with your bank debit card.
8. After payment, return to the School of Postgraduate Studies website https://spgs.unilag.edu.ng, click “APPLY” link, then “Continue Application” link, login with ‘Payment Reference Number’ and provide surname in lowercase as password.
9. Complete the Application form and upload digital passport photograph (jpeg format) which should not be more than 15KB in size and must be on a white background. The acceptable dimension is width: 275 pixels or 35mm, height: 314 pixels or 40mm. (Failure to comply with specified image format may lead to disqualification.)
10. Click “SUBMIT FORM” button if the information is correct, else, click DECLINE button and continue again.

(CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO “SUBMIT FORM” ONLY AFTER THEY HAVE COMPLETELY FILLED THE APPLICATION FORM. EDITING AFTER FINAL SUBMISSION ATTRACTS A FEE).

Applicants are to note the following:

• Candidates are advised to read the requirements for their desired programmes carefully to confirm eligibility.
• Candidates awaiting Bachelor’s degree results or are currently undergoing postgraduate programmes or Nigerian citizens who have not completed the National Youth Service Corps assignments ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.
• Holders of Degrees obtained from Outreach/Satellite campuses are not eligible.
• Every applicant is required to upload EVERY credential listed on the application form for the admission such as: (a) Degree Certificates (Not Statement of Results) (b) NYSC Certificate (c) Professional Certificates
• Academic Transcripts must reach the Administrative Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies on or before the beginning of registration/screening exercise by postage or email to [email protected].
• M.Phil./Ph.D. candidates are required to contact the relevant Departments for availability of Supervisors/ vacancies before applying.
• Any additional information will be advertised and provided regularly on the website of the University of Lagos, School of Postgraduate Studies: https://spgs.unilag.edu.ng.

For further information, please contact either of the following:

i.   Telephone lines provided at https://spgs.unilag.edu.ng

ii.  E-mails: [email protected], [email protected], & [email protected]

Mrs. Victoria Abosede Wickliffe

Registrar and Secretary to Council