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.
