LASU Certificate and Diploma Admission 2026/2027; Lagos State University (LASU) Consult offers several diploma and professional diploma programmes. Applicants must meet the admission requirements for their chosen programmes.
Most diploma programmes last two academic sessions. The application fee is ₦20,000 and is non-refundable. However, the Professional Diploma in Transport Operations Planning and Management lasts six months.
1. Diploma in Law
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Four credit passes at no more than two sittings. These must include English Language and History or Government in SSCE or its equivalent.
- At least four credit passes, including English Language and History or Government, with at least ten years of work experience.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
2. Diploma in Law
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- At least four credit passes in SSCE, GCE, NECO or an equivalent qualification. These must include English Language.
- Mature candidates aged at least 35 years may also be considered. They must have at least a pass in English Language or Mathematics. They must also have ten years of managerial work experience.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
3. Diploma in Library and Information Science
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet one of these requirements:
- Four credit passes at no more than two sittings. These must include English Language in SSCE, WASC, GCE or NECO.
- Merits in four subjects, including English Language, at no more than two sittings in the Grade II Teacher’s Certificate.
Additionally, the university will conduct a qualifying examination for all applicants.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
4. Diploma in Local Government Administration and Development Studies
Admission Requirements
Applicants must possess one of the following qualifications:
- WASC, SSCE, NECO, GCE O’Level, NABTEB, TC II or an equivalent qualification. Applicants need at least four credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics.
- Certificates in Local Government, Public Administration or other relevant fields recognised by the institutions.
- A PSSDC Certificate in Local Government Administration.
- Any other professional certificate recognised by the institutions.
Applicants may also need to sit written examinations and attend interviews.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
5. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Admission Requirements
Applicants must possess SSCE, WAEC or an equivalent O’Level qualification.
They need credit passes in Physics, Mathematics and any two of these subjects:
- Chemistry
- English Language
- Technical Drawing
- Economics
- Geography
- Agricultural Science
A credit pass in English Language is compulsory.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
6. Diploma in Marketing
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have at least four O’Level credit passes.
The required subjects include English Language, Mathematics, Marketing, Commerce and Economics. Applicants may also present credits in other Physical or Social Science subjects.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
7. Diploma in Music
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have credit passes in at least three subjects.
A minimum merit pass at Grade 3 level in an ABRSM or MUSON examination is also acceptable.
Regardless of their admission route, applicants must demonstrate basic musical aptitude and competence. The department will assess these skills through a specially organised audition.
The audition includes:
- A written theoretical examination.
- A practical examination involving instruments and singing.
- An aural examination.
The department will recommend candidates for admission only after they pass the audition.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
8. Diploma in Nursery and Primary Education
Admission Requirements
The programme welcomes four categories of applicants:
- Teachers with Grade II or other recognised Nursery and Primary Education qualifications. They must have at least three years of teaching experience.
- Candidates with three O’Level credit passes, including English Language.
- Mature candidates aged at least 35 years who lack the required three credit passes.
- Candidates with a pass in the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE).
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
9. Diploma in Public Administration
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the part-time programme must possess one of the following qualifications:
- West African School Certificate.
- Senior Secondary School Certificate.
- NECO or GCE O’Level.
- An equivalent qualification.
Applicants need at least four credit passes, including English Language.
However, mature candidates may qualify without the minimum entry requirements. They must be at least 35 years old and demonstrate sufficient work experience in Public Administration.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
10. Diploma in Philosophy
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Four credit passes at no more than two sittings. These must include English Language in SSCE, WASC, GCE or NECO.
- Merits in four subjects, including English Language, at no more than two sittings in the Grade II Teacher’s Certificate.
- Mature candidates aged at least 30 years with three credit passes, including English Language.
- Five credit passes in WASC, NECO, GCE or TC II, including a credit pass in English Language.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
11. Diploma in Planning Studies
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of these requirements:
- Four O’Level credit passes, including English Language, Literature or Mathematics.
- A pass in English Language or Mathematics, plus credit passes in two other subjects.
- OND, NCE, ICAN Foundation, ATS or GRD 2 qualifications.
- Mature candidates aged at least 35 years, with no more than one deficiency under the second requirement.
- A-Level passes in at least two subjects. Each A-Level credit pass equals one O’Level credit pass.
- Any other qualification approved by the University Senate from time to time.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
12. Diploma in Real Estate and Facility Management
Admission Requirements
Applicants with SSCE or GCE qualifications must have five O’Level credit passes. These must include English Language and Mathematics, obtained at no more than two sittings.
Holders of an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or equivalent qualification may also apply. Their qualifications must come from a recognised Polytechnic or College of Technology and must not be below a pass.
The university may also consider applicants with relevant professional memberships. These include:
- NITP
- CITL
- NIM
- NIS
- NIA
- NIESV
- NIOB
- ATC
- NSE
The Senate of Lagos State University must approve these professional qualifications.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
13. Diploma in Social Work and Administration
Admission Requirements
Applicants must possess any of the following qualifications:
- Senior Secondary School Certificate with at least four credit passes, including English Language.
- GCE O’Level with at least four credit passes, including English Language.
- SSCE or GCE O’Level with at least three credit passes, for candidates aged at least 25 years.
- Relevant employment in the Ministry of Social Welfare, religious organisations, media, local government services or security agencies.
- OND, NCE, BSc or equivalent qualifications.
Target Applicants
The programme targets men and officers working in relevant fields. These include the ministries of Youths, Sports and Social Welfare.
It also welcomes personnel from special institutions, correctional homes and related organisations.
Other interested applicants may include paramedics, NGOs, religious organisations, media professionals, local government staff and security agency personnel.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
14. Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Four O’Level credit passes at no more than two sittings in WAEC, NECO or GCE. These must include English Language and three other subjects.
- Mature candidates with four O’Level credit passes and at least five years of tourism or hospitality industry experience. They must have a pass in English Language or Mathematics and another relevant subject.
- Any other qualification approved by the University Senate from time to time.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
15. Diploma in Film Production
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have three credit passes in relevant Arts, Science or Commercial subjects.
They must obtain these credits at no more than two sittings in GCE, WAEC, SSCE or NECO. A credit pass in English Language is an added advantage.
Mature Candidate Waiver
Candidates aged at least 30 years may also apply. They must possess relevant certificates and at least five years of experience in their chosen field.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
16. Diploma in Theatre and Cultural Studies
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have four credits at no more than two sittings. Accepted qualifications include SSCE, GCE O’Level, NECO or an equivalent certificate.
The credits must include English Language. Alternatively, applicants may present credits in the Teachers’ Grade II Examination, including English Language and Social Studies.
A credit pass in Literature in English is an added advantage.
Mature Candidate Waiver
Applicants aged at least 30 years may also qualify. They must possess relevant certificates and three years of experience in Theatre and Media Arts practices.
They must also provide a recommendation letter from a recognised professional or organisation.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
17. Diploma in Border and Migration Studies
Admission Requirements
Applicants must possess at least five O’Level credit passes in SSCE, GCE or NECO.
These must include English Language, Mathematics and three other Arts or Social Science subjects.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
18. Diploma in Business Mathematics and Data Analytics
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have five credit passes in SSCE, GCE, WAEC or NECO. They must obtain these credits at no more than two sittings.
The required subjects include:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry or Biology
- Any one of Further Mathematics, Economics, Geography or Agricultural Science
English Language, Mathematics and Physics are the core subjects.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
19. Diploma in Project Management
Admission Requirements
Applicants must obtain five O’Level credit passes in SSCE, NECO, GCE or an equivalent qualification.
The listed subjects include:
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Geography
- Chemistry
- Agricultural Science and Nutrition
- Physics
- Biology
- Economics
- Business Methods
- Commerce
- Accounting
- Bookkeeping
- Government
- Home Economics
Applicants must obtain the required credits at no more than two sittings.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
20. Diploma in Yoruba and Communication Arts
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Four credit passes in the Senior Secondary School Examination (SSCE).
- Credit passes in the General Certificate of Education or an equivalent qualification.
The credits must include English Language and three other subjects. Applicants must obtain them at no more than two sittings.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
21. Diploma in Finance
Admission Requirements
Applicants must possess WASC, SSCE, GCE O’Level or an equivalent qualification. They need five credit passes at no more than two sittings.
The credits must include English Language, Mathematics and Economics. They must also include two Arts, Social Science or Science subjects.
Applicants with deficiencies may also qualify under certain conditions.
- Candidates with a pass in English Language, Mathematics or Economics may be considered. They must also have credits in two other relevant subjects.
- They must correct the deficiency before completing the programme.
- Mature candidates aged at least 35 years may also qualify. They must have sufficient experience in private or public enterprises.
- Mature candidates must have at least a pass in English Language, Mathematics or Economics. They also need credits in two other relevant subjects.
Candidates seeking Direct Entry into an undergraduate degree must correct any outstanding deficiencies after completing the diploma.
They must also have at least ten years of relevant work experience.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
22. Diploma in Statistics
Admission Requirements
Applicants must obtain five credit passes in SSCE, GCE, WAEC or NECO at no more than two sittings.
The credits must include English Language and Mathematics. Applicants must also have credits in three other relevant Science or Social Science subjects.
These qualifications must be at Senior Secondary Certificate level or equivalent.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
23. Diploma in Gender and Development Studies
Admission Requirements
Applicants must possess at least five credit passes in WASCE, NECO or GCE O’Level.
These must include English Language and Mathematics.
Applicants must also undergo any test prescribed by the Centre for Response and Prevention of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (CRPSGBV).
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
24. Diploma in Marine Geography and Blue Economy
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have five O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics.
Geography and other relevant Science or Social Science subjects are preferred.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
25. Professional Diploma in Transport Operations Planning and Management
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- O’Level credit passes in any three subjects.
- An Advanced Certificate in Transport.
- Five years of experience in a transport-related industry.
Duration: Six months, with classes held on weekends only.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
26. Diploma in Cybersecurity
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Five O’Level credit passes in WAEC, SSCE, NECO or GCE. These must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics and two other relevant Science subjects.
- An NBTE certificate with credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and two other relevant Science subjects.
- A pass in the Computer Foundation Examination (CFE) of the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN).
- Mature candidates aged at least 30 years with relevant work experience. They must have four O’Level credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics and two other relevant subjects.
Mature applicants must provide proof of age and two reference letters.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
27. Diploma in Software Engineering
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Five O’Level credit passes in WAEC, SSCE, NECO or GCE. These must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics and two other relevant Science subjects.
- A pass in the Computer Foundation Examination (CFE) of the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN).
- Mature candidates aged at least 30 years with relevant work experience. They must have four O’Level credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics and two other relevant subjects.
Mature applicants must provide proof of age and two reference letters.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
28. Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Five O’Level credit passes in WAEC, SSCE, NECO or GCE. These must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics and two other relevant Science subjects.
- An NBTE certificate with credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and two other relevant Science subjects.
- A pass in the Computer Foundation Examination (CFE) of the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN).
- Mature candidates aged at least 30 years with relevant work experience. They must have four O’Level credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics and two other relevant subjects.
Mature applicants must provide proof of age and two reference letters.
Duration: Two academic sessions.
Application fee: ₦20,000 (non-refundable).
How to Apply for LASU Consult Diploma Programmes
Interested applicants should follow these steps:
- Visit the official LASU Consult certificate and diploma application portal.
- Select the programme they wish to study.
- Pay the specified non-refundable application fee online through the portal.
- After payment verification, access and complete the application form through the approved process.
Application Deadline
Applications close six weeks after the admission advertisement’s publication date.
The announcement does not provide a specific calendar date. Therefore, applicants should check the university’s official application channel for the deadline that applies to the advertisement.
Important Notice for Applicants
Completing a diploma programme does not automatically qualify a candidate for Direct Entry admission.
Applicants seeking Direct Entry must meet the university’s requirements. They must also satisfy the applicable criteria set by the relevant regulatory authority.
Furthermore, LASU has warned applicants against paying individuals or using unofficial payment methods. Applicants should make payments only through the official registration link.
