UNILAG Masters in Urban Management Admission Details

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Curious about how you can impact urban development? The UNILAG Masters in Urban Management Programme Admission is your gateway to understanding city functions, infrastructure, and governance. This course provides practical skills to address urban issues and offers scholarships to deserving candidates. Interested in shaping the future of cities? Keep reading to find out how this programme can change your life.

UNILAG Masters in Urban Management Programme Admission

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Masters in Urban Management Programme Admission is now open for applications. This programme is crafted to align with the African Union Declaration (Agenda 2063), the United Nations’ New Urban Agenda (Habitat III), and the Sustainable Development Goals. It’s tailored for public officials, civil society actors, community development practitioners, and other stakeholders working at local government and city levels.

Information Details
📅 Application Deadline Sunday, July 21, 2024
🎓 Programme Duration Four semesters (Part-Time)
📚 Course Delivery Onsite and online classes
💼 Eligibility Bachelor’s degree with honours and two years’ experience
💰 Scholarships Available for eligible Nigerian candidates
📧 Contact Email urp@unilag.edu.ng
📞 Contact Phone +234 (0) 808 665 3480
🌐 Website Visit UNILAG website for more info

Overview of the Programme

The Masters in Urban Management is housed within the Urban and Regional Planning Department at UNILAG. This programme is part of the DAAD-SDG Graduate School initiative, under the WITS-TUB-UNILAG Urban Lab. The Urban Lab is a collaboration designed to bolster urban planning and management education across Africa, offering a limited number of highly competitive scholarships to exceptional candidates.

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Curriculum and Skills Development

In this programme, you will gain theoretical, practical, and technical knowledge about urban functions, infrastructure, governance, and management. You will also develop analytical skills to tackle global, national, and local issues affecting urban communities. The curriculum is designed to equip you with the technical capacity to respond to these challenges on behalf of diverse urban populations, and the critical skills to navigate complex organisational environments.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, you must meet the following criteria:

Duration and Delivery

The programme is part-time, spanning four semesters. It features a blend of onsite and online lectures, providing flexibility for working professionals.

Funding and Scholarships

Eligible Nigerian candidates can access highly competitive scholarships under the DAAD-funded WITS-TUB-UNILAG Urban Lab Programme. These scholarships are aimed at supporting students who demonstrate exceptional potential and commitment to urban management.

Application Process

To apply for the Masters in Urban Management Programme, visit the UNILAG application portal (https://applications.unilag.edu.ng/Start.aspx). After submitting your application, you can apply for the scholarship by filling out the scholarship application form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiDh-7KUv0RqzhSwYImkfVhRJimsW-rCghma_z7s19qjX4zQ/viewform). Please note that the deadline for scholarship applications is Sunday, July 21, 2024.

Contact Information

For any enquiries, you can reach the Programme Coordinator via:


By pursuing this programme, you will be at the forefront of urban management education in Africa, equipped to make significant contributions to sustainable urban development.

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