The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has opened applications for its 2026/2027 remedial and pre-degree programme at the School of Preliminary Studies (SPS), Fufu Campus.
The programme runs for one academic session and prepares candidates for consideration for admission into approved 100 Level degree programmes. The application fee is ₦15,000.
Who can apply for the UNILORIN remedial programme?
Candidates with three O'Level credit passes may apply. Applicants must also sit the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME/JAMB) and meet the university's minimum cut-off mark to be considered for admission into a degree programme.
Successful SPS candidates are automatically considered for 100 Level admission, but admission depends on meeting the applicable conditions. The SPS result is valid for two consecutive admission sessions.
Degree programmes available after remedial studies
The SPS programme provides a route for consideration into approved programmes across nine faculties:
- Agriculture
- Arts
- Education
- Engineering and Technology
- Environmental Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Management Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Social Sciences
The university identifies more than 50 degree programmes within the available faculties.
The 30 highest-scoring candidates in the SPS final examinations may be considered for approved programmes including Physiology, Doctor of Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Doctor of Optometry, Veterinary Medicine, Nursing Science, Economics, Accounting, Finance and English. This special consideration does not extend to Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) or Law (LL.B.).
How to apply for UNILORIN SPS admission
- Visit the UNILORIN remedial admission portal.
- Complete the School of Preliminary Studies application online.
- Pay the ₦15,000 application fee through the university portal.
- Take part in the one-session SPS programme at Fufu Campus and sit the final examinations.
UNILORIN has advised that candidates should not pay fees into personal accounts or hand over money in person. Application payments are made only through the university portal.
UNILORIN remedial admission enquiries
- Director: 0806 551 3950
- Deputy Director: 0803 205 5610
- School Secretary: 0808 225 9250
