UNILAG Direct Entry Admission 2026/2027; The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced online registration for Direct Entry admission into its undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The registration will run from Wednesday, 9 September to Tuesday, 22 September 2026. Eligible candidates are required to complete the application online, pay the N3,500 application fee and upload the relevant academic results before the deadline.
UNILAG Direct Entry Registration Dates
Online registration for the 2026/2027 UNILAG Direct Entry admission exercise will take place from Wednesday, 9 September to Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
The registration covers Direct Entry admission into the undergraduate programmes and courses offered by the University for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Candidates who want to be considered for admission must complete the online registration within the stated period.
UNILAG Direct Entry Eligibility
To be eligible for the application, candidates must meet the stated requirements.
Applicants must have:
- Selected the University of Lagos as their first choice in the 2026/2027 Direct Entry JAMB application.
- Obtained five credit passes at one sitting in relevant O’Level subjects.
- The required O’Level credits must include English Language and Mathematics.
- Be at least 16 years old by 30 September 2026.
Candidates who will not have attained the age of 16 by the stated date are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply for UNILAG Direct Entry Admission
Eligible candidates are required to complete their application through the UNILAG application portal.
The registration process should be completed as follows:
- Click “Start New Application.”
- Select “Undergraduate” as the application type.
- Log in using the DE JAMB registration number as the username and the surname in lowercase as the password.
- Generate and print the payment advice.
- Pay the application fee at any commercial bank or make payment online.
- Return to the University application portal after payment.
- Click “Continue Application” and complete the application form.
- Upload the relevant academic results.
- Click “Preview” and carefully review the information provided.
- Submit the completed application.
- Print the Direct Entry Application Slip and keep it for future reference.
Candidates should ensure that the information entered during the application matches the details contained in their supporting documents and academic records.
Results Accepted for UNILAG Direct Entry Application
Candidates may be required to upload the qualification or result used to support their Direct Entry application.
The listed qualifications and results include:
- First Degree
- HND
- OND
- SDA
- JUPEB
- Cambridge A’ Level
- NCE
- NFLV DIP
- MUSON DIP
- ABRSM
- Trinity College London
- Baccalaureate
- DELF/DALF
- O’Level
Only the qualification or results relevant to the candidate’s Direct Entry application will apply.
UNILAG Direct Entry Application Fee
The application fee for the 2026/2027 Direct Entry registration is N3,500.
Candidates are expected to generate and print their payment advice from the University application portal before making payment either at a commercial bank or online.
After payment, applicants should return to the portal to continue and complete the registration process.
Candidates Must Keep Personal Details Consistent
Applicants should ensure that their personal information is consistent across their application, academic results and other supporting documents.
The details that should be checked include:
- Name
- Date of birth
- State of origin
- Local Government Area
Candidates should carefully compare their records and resolve any inconsistencies where possible before submitting the application.
Online Registration Is Compulsory
Candidates who fail to participate in the online Direct Entry registration will not be considered for admission.
Completing and submitting the Direct Entry application within the stated registration period is therefore an important part of the admission consideration process.
Conditions for Former UNILAG Students
Former University of Lagos students whose admission was withdrawn because of poor academic performance or absence status may apply for admission again.
However, if a new admission is granted, it must be for a different programme or course from the one the student previously studied.
Students who were expelled from the University cannot be offered fresh admission under the stated conditions.
UNILAG Drug Policy for Newly Admitted Students
UNILAG has stated that it operates a zero-tolerance policy on drug abuse.
The University may withdraw the admission of a newly admitted student who tests positive for drug use during a University-conducted test carried out before or after registration.
UNILAG Direct Entry Enquiries
Candidates who require further clarification about the Direct Entry application can contact the University through:
Email: deapplication@unilag.edu.ng
Phone: 09053006772, 08141656802
Applicants are advised to follow the stated registration guidelines carefully and contact the University where clarification is required.
UNILAG Direct Entry Admission Troubleshooter
| Applicant Situation | What to Check | Appropriate Response | Expected Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-choice status | Check the 2026/2027 DE JAMB application | Confirm that UNILAG is listed as first choice | The stated first-choice condition is met |
| O’Level result concern | Check for five relevant credits at one sitting | Confirm that English Language and Mathematics are included | The stated O’Level requirement is met |
| Age eligibility | Check the candidate’s age on 30 September 2026 | Applicant must be at least 16 by that date | The age condition is satisfied |
| Payment concern | Check whether payment advice has been generated | Pay the N3,500 fee at a bank or online | The stated fee step is completed |
| Registration incomplete | Check whether the form was submitted online | Complete all portal steps and print the application slip | The candidate can be considered for admission |
| Personal details differ | Compare names, date of birth, state and LGA across records | Correct inconsistencies before submission where possible | Submitted details remain consistent |
| Former student reapplying | Check why the former admission was withdrawn | Apply for a programme different from the previous course | Reapplication follows the stated condition |
| Expelled former student | Check former student status | Fresh admission is not available under the stated rule | The applicant is outside the stated eligible category |
