UNILORIN postgraduate admission form 2026/2027

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.

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.

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.

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.

Full details are available in the official UNILORIN postgraduate admission advert.

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