- Home Postgraduate UNILORIN postgraduate admission type 2026/2027 Summary 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 Send kinds and documents online Send records to department
The University of Ilorin, UNILORIN, has revealed the call for applications into its postgraduate programs for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The admission covers PhD, MPhil/PhD, MPhil, Master’s, and Postgraduate Diploma programmes. Candidates are anticipated to check out the advert thoroughly before starting; one wrong entry can affect the whole process.
- Tabulation Essential application notification Applicants are advised to: Select just
- courses noted for the session Print and study the advert before applying Ensure all entries are proper
The university will not take obligation for mistakes made during application.
The postgraduate session runs for 12 calendar months, from 2 October to 30 September of the list below year. This period starts from the date of first registration.
List of postgraduate programs
PhD degree programs
PhD programs are available to prospects 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
Period:
- Full-time: 36 to 60 months
- Part-time: 48 to 72 months
A thesis is needed 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 make an application for MPhil/PhD.
Duration:
- 12 to 24 months (full-time only)
Candidates may transform to PhD after assessment if they score a minimum of 60 percent at the end of the first session.
MPhil programmes
Prospects with:
- 50.00 to 54.99 percent or CGPA of 3.00 to 3.49
Period:
- 18 to 24 months (full-time)
A dissertation is required.
Master’s degree programmes
Master’s degrees consist of:
- M.A
- M.Ed
- M.Eng
- M.Sc
- LL.M
- M.P.H
Period:
- Full-time: 18 to 24 months
- Part-time: 36 to 48 months
All Master’s programs involve coursework and research study; an argumentation is needed.
Postgraduate diploma programmes
Available to prospects with 3rd Class honours degrees.
General admission requirements
Candidates must:
- Have all entry certificates all set before application
- Have NYSC discharge or exemption certificate dated on or before 30 September 2026
- Submit applications online with scanned qualifications
Applicants should also have 5 O’Level credit passes, consisting of English Language and Mathematics, acquired in not more than two sittings.
Candidates who obtained O’Level results before 2015 might have a pass in English or Mathematics depending on the programme.
Records and file submission
After finishing the online application, prospects need to submit:
- Hard copy of the application form
- Supporting files
Submission window:
- Monday, 1 June 2026 to Friday, 5 June 2026
Files ought to be sent to:
The Secretary,
Postgraduate School,
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, NigeriaAcademic transcripts need to be sent out to the Head of Department where admission is sought. The university will not be accountable for misdirected transcripts.
Additional requirements for particular applicants
- PhD applicants must participate in departmental interviews and evaluations
- Applicants from non-English speaking countries should offer TOEFL or IELTS
- All candidates should submit a research study proposal of not more than 5 pages to [email protected] before Friday, 8 May 2026
- Full-time candidates need to provide a letter of release from employers
Candidates for PGD and Master’s programs will sit for a qualifying evaluation, other than those with First Class or 2nd Class Upper from UNILORIN using within the same discipline.
International candidates are exempt from the certifying assessment.
Application charge and exam date
The application cost is:
- N25,000 for Nigerian candidates
- $200 for global applicants
The qualifying evaluation is scheduled for Saturday, 13 June 2025.
Applicants are advised to offer active telephone number and e-mail addresses; interaction will be sent out through these channels.
How to request UNILORIN postgraduate admission
Applications need to be finished online. The due date for submission is Friday, 22 May 2026.
Supporting documents should reach the university by Friday, 5 June 2026.
Successful candidates will receive notice through the university application portal.
Full details are available in the main UNILORIN postgraduate admission advert.
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