UNILORIN 2025/2026 Postgraduate Admission; The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has officially opened its portal for 2025/2026 postgraduate admissions. This is your chance to advance your education with a diploma, master’s, M.Phil., or Ph.D. degree at one of Nigeria’s top universities.
Whether you’re aiming to boost your career, transition to a new field, or dive deep into academic research, UNILORIN’s postgraduate programmes are designed to support your next step.
Types of Programmes Available
Ph.D. Programmes
- Who Can Apply: Candidates with Master’s degrees (M.A., M.Ed., M.Eng., M.Sc., LL.M, M.P.H.)
- Minimum Requirement: 60% average or 4.0 CGPA on a 5-point scale
- Duration:
- Full-time: 36 to 60 months
- Part-time: 48 to 72 months
- Note: Completion is research-based.
M.Phil./Ph.D. Programmes
- Who Can Apply: Candidates with 55–59.99% or CGPA of 3.5–3.99
- Duration: 12–24 months (full-time)
- Note: Students may upgrade to Ph.D. after one year if they score 60% or above.
M.Phil. Programmes
- Eligibility: 50–54.99% or CGPA of 3.0–3.49
- Duration: 18–24 months (full-time)
- Note: Completion requires a research project.
Master’s Degrees (M.A., M.Ed., M.Eng., M.Sc., LL.M., M.P.H.)
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- Duration:
- Full-time: 18–24 months
- Part-time: 36–48 months
- Structure: Combination of coursework and research.
Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD)
- Eligibility: Students with third-class degrees
- Structure: Coursework-focused; leads to a postgraduate diploma.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements:
- Educational Qualifications: Hold relevant degrees or certificates.
- NYSC Status: Present discharge or exemption certificate by 30th September 2025.
- O’Level Results:
- At least five credits, including English and Mathematics.
- For results before 2015: a pass in English or Mathematics may be accepted.
Programme-Specific Requirements
Master’s Degree Applicants
- Must hold at least a second-class lower degree from UNILORIN or another approved institution.
- If applying outside your first degree area, you must pass a qualifying test.
Ph.D. Applicants
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- Must have a Master’s degree with at least 60% or a 4.0 CGPA.
- All Ph.D. candidates will undergo a departmental interview.
International Students
- Non-English-speaking applicants must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.
- Foreign applicants are not required to take qualifying exams.
Important Dates and Deadlines
| Activity | Deadline/Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Closes | Friday, 23rd May 2025 |
| Document Submission Deadline | Friday, 6th June 2025 |
| Qualifying Exam Date | Saturday, 21st June 2025 |
| Programme Session Start Date | 2nd October 2025 |
| Programme Session End Date | 30th September 2026 |
Application Fees
- Nigerian Applicants: ₦25,000
- International Applicants: $200
How to Apply
- Visit the UNILORIN Postgraduate Portal.
- Download and study the official advertisement PDF before starting your application.
- Fill your application form carefully – the university will not be responsible for any errors.
- Upload scanned copies of all required documents.
- Print your completed application form and send it with physical copies of your certificates to your selected department by 6th June 2025.
- Ensure your academic transcripts are sent directly to the department. (UNILORIN will not accept responsibility for missing documents.)
For more detailed information, download the official UNILORIN postgraduate admission PDF.
Qualifying Exams
- All PGD and Master’s applicants must take a qualifying exam.
- Exemption: UNILORIN graduates with first-class or second-class upper degrees in the same course are exempted.
Stay Updated
- Check your email and portal dashboard regularly for notifications and updates.
- For any questions, refer to the official admission guide on the portal.
