The University of Lagos (UNILAG) School of Foundation Studies is receiving supplementary applications for its 2026/2027 JUPEB Programme.
The programme runs for one year and may lead to direct entry into 200 level after the final JUPEB examinations. Progression depends on the candidate's JUPEB results and the available space in the chosen course.
Partner universities for progression
Successful candidates may also seek 200-level admission at the named partner universities in Nigeria and abroad, subject to the applicable admission conditions.
The listed partner universities are:
- University of Bedfordshire
- University of Central Lancashire
- University of the West England
- De-Montfort University, Leicester
- University of Birmingham
- University of Nottingham
- University of Surrey
- University of Salford, Southampton, United Kingdom
- University of Aberdeen
- University of Dundee, Scotland
- Soochow University, Suzhou P.R. China
- Kingston University
UNILAG JUPEB supplementary subject combinations
Applicants are to select the subject combination that corresponds with their intended course.
| S/No | Subject combination | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRS/IRS – Music – Visual Arts | SFS001 |
| 2 | CRS/IRS – French – Literature In English | SFS002 |
| 3 | CRS/IRS – Igbo/Yoruba – Literature In English | SFS003 |
| 4 | CRS/IRS – History – Literature In English | SFS004 |
| 5 | CRS/IRS – Music – Literature In English | SFS005 |
| 6 | Economics – History – Literature In English | SFS006 |
| 7 | CRS/IRS – Igbo/Yoruba – Visual Arts | SFS007 |
| 8 | CRS/IRS – History – Visual Arts | SFS008 |
| 9 | CRS/IRS – Government – Visual Arts | SFS009 |
| 10 | CRS/IRS – Government – Music | SFS010 |
| 11 | CRS/IRS – Government – Igbo/Yoruba | SFS011 |
| 12 | CRS/IRS – Economics – Government | SFS012 |
| 13 | CRS/IRS – French – Government | SFS013 |
| 14 | Literature In English – Government – French | SFS014 |
| 15 | CRS/IRS – Government – Literature In English | SFS015 |
| 16 | Literature In English – Music – Visual Arts | SFS016 |
| 17 | French – Igbo/Yoruba – Literature In English | SFS017 |
| 18 | Government – Music – Visual Arts | SFS018 |
| 19 | Economics – Government – Literature In English | SFS019 |
| 20 | Business Studies – Economics – Mathematics | SFS020 |
| 21 | Government – Music – Literature In English | SFS021 |
| 22 | Accounting – Business Studies – Economics | SFS022 |
| 23 | Accounting – Economics – Geography | SFS023 |
| 24 | Accounting – Economics – Government | SFS024 |
| 25 | Business Studies – Economics – Governments | SFS025 |
| 26 | Business Studies – Economics – Geography | SFS026 |
| 27 | Economics – Geography – Government | SFS027 |
| 28 | Biology – Chemistry – Physics | SFS028 |
| 29 | Biology – Mathematics – Physics | SFS029 |
| 30 | Biology – Economics – Government | SFS030 |
| 31 | Biology – Chemistry – mathematics | SFS031 |
| 32 | Biology – Chemistry – Economics | SFS032 |
| 33 | Chemistry – Physics – Mathematics | SFS033 |
| 34 | Chemistry – Economics – Mathematics | SFS034 |
| 35 | Economics – Mathematics – Physics | SFS035 |
| 36 | Mathematics – Physics – Visual Arts | SFS036 |
| 37 | Mathematics – Economics – Geography | SFS037 |
| 38 | Mathematics – Geography – Physicsy | SFS038 |
| 39 | Mathematics – Economics – Government | SFS039 |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have at least five credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics.
The results must be obtained at one sitting in SSCE, GCE or NECO.
How to apply for UNILAG JUPEB supplementary admission
Applicants can follow these steps:
- Visit the UNILAG School of Foundation Studies website for programme details.
- Open the UNILAG application portal.
- Complete the Pre-Application Form to obtain a Payment Reference Number (PRN).
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₦35,000 at any Nigerian bank using the PRN.
- Return to the portal and complete the full application form.
- Print two copies of the completed form.
Applicants should keep their PRN and payment receipts.
Admission conditions
Admission into 200 level depends on the candidate's JUPEB result and the approved capacity for the chosen course.
Where the number of successful candidates is higher than the available places, the University may apply additional checks in selecting students.
The programme is non-residential. The supplied information also states that there is currently no facility for visually impaired candidates.
Application dates
Applications open on Monday, 5 October 2026 and close on Friday, 23 October 2026.
Entrance examination
The entrance examination will hold on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at the Distance Learning Institute (DLI), University of Lagos.
The examination will be a Computer-Based Test and all questions will be multiple choice.
Candidates will answer:
- Mathematics: 20 questions
- English Language: 20 questions
- Three other relevant subjects from the chosen subject combination: 15 questions each
There will be 85 questions in total, to be answered within 45 minutes.
Candidates who have Mathematics as one of their three subject-combination subjects will need to choose Further Mathematics as a subject in the entrance examination combination.
Results and merit admission will be released on the University of Lagos website.
Enquiries
All enquiries should be directed to the Director, School of Foundation Studies.
Telephone: +2348056253631; +2348020758995
Calls should be made during office hours only, from 8am to 6pm.
Email: sfshelpdesk@unilag.edu.ng
Conduct notice
The University of Lagos states that it has zero tolerance for drug abuse, sexual harassment, cultism, cybercrime, examination misconduct, indecent dressing and other anti-social behaviour.
