UNILORIN has opened 2026/2027 postgraduate admission. Apply online, pay N25,000, and submit before 22 May 2026.
- Application closes 22 May 2026
- Fee is N25,000 for Nigerian applicants
- Submit forms and documents online
- Send transcripts to department
The University of Ilorin, UNILORIN, has announced the call for applications into its postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The admission covers PhD, MPhil/PhD, MPhil, Master’s, and Postgraduate Diploma programmes. Candidates are expected to read the advert carefully before starting; one wrong entry can affect the entire process.
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Important application notice
Applicants are advised to:
- Select only courses listed for the session
- Print and study the advert before applying
- Ensure all entries are correct
The university will not take responsibility for errors made during application.
The postgraduate session runs for 12 calendar months, from 2 October to 30 September of the following year. This period begins from the date of first registration.
SEE ALSO: UNILORIN POSTGRADUATE MASTER AVAILABLE COURSES
List of postgraduate programmes
PhD degree programmes
PhD programmes are available to candidates with:
- M.A, M.Ed, M.Eng, M.Sc, LL.M, or M.P.H
- Minimum of 60 percent or CGPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale
Duration:
- Full-time: 36 to 60 months
- Part-time: 48 to 72 months
A thesis is required at the end of the programme.
MPhil/PhD programmes
Candidates with:
- 55.00 to 59.99 percent or CGPA of 3.50 to 3.99
can apply for MPhil/PhD.
Duration:
- 12 to 24 months (full-time only)
Candidates may convert to PhD after assessment if they score at least 60 percent at the end of the first session.
MPhil programmes
Candidates with:
- 50.00 to 54.99 percent or CGPA of 3.00 to 3.49
Duration:
- 18 to 24 months (full-time)
A dissertation is required.
Master’s degree programmes
Master’s degrees include:
- M.A
- M.Ed
- M.Eng
- M.Sc
- LL.M
- M.P.H
Duration:
- Full-time: 18 to 24 months
- Part-time: 36 to 48 months
All Master’s programmes involve coursework and research; a dissertation is required.
Postgraduate diploma programmes
Available to candidates with Third Class honours degrees.
General admission requirements
Applicants must:
- Have all entry certificates ready before application
- Possess NYSC discharge or exemption certificate dated on or before 30 September 2026
- Submit applications online with scanned credentials
Applicants must also have five O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings.
Candidates who obtained O’Level results before 2015 may have a pass in English or Mathematics depending on the programme.
Transcript and document submission
After completing the online application, candidates must submit:
- Hard copy of the application form
- Supporting documents
Submission window:
- Monday, 1 June 2026 to Friday, 5 June 2026
Documents should be sent to:
The Secretary,
Postgraduate School,
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
Academic transcripts must be sent to the Head of Department where admission is sought. The university will not be responsible for misdirected transcripts.
Additional requirements for specific applicants
- PhD applicants must attend departmental interviews and assessments
- Applicants from non-English speaking countries must provide TOEFL or IELTS
- All applicants must submit a research proposal of not more than 5 pages to pgschool@unilorin.edu.ng before Friday, 8 May 2026
- Full-time applicants must present a letter of release from employers
Applicants for PGD and Master’s programmes will sit for a qualifying examination, except those with First Class or Second Class Upper from UNILORIN applying within the same discipline.
International applicants are exempt from the qualifying examination.
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Application fee and exam date
The application fee is:
- N25,000 for Nigerian applicants
- $200 for international applicants
The qualifying examination is scheduled for Saturday, 13 June 2025.
Applicants are advised to provide active phone numbers and email addresses; communication will be sent through these channels.
How to apply for UNILORIN postgraduate admission
Applications must be completed online. The deadline for submission is Friday, 22 May 2026.
Supporting documents must reach the university by Friday, 5 June 2026.
Successful applicants will receive notification through the university application portal.
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