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Apply for 2026/2027 University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) Postgraduate Admission Form!
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates seeking admission to the following Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN).
UNILORIN Postgraduate Admission Form 2026/2027 Summarize:
- Admission Year: 2026/2027 session
- Courses Available: Postgraduate
- Application Fee Master’s:
- ₦25,000 for Nigerians
- $200 for international applicants
- Application Mode: Online via UNILORIN portal
UNILORIN Postgraduate Programmes
PhD Degree Programmes
PhD programmes are available to candidates 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
Duration:
- Full-time: 36 to 60 months
- Part-time: 48 to 72 months
A thesis is required 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 apply for MPhil/PhD.
Duration:
- 12 to 24 months (full-time only)
Candidates may convert to PhD after assessment if they score at least 60 percent at the end of the first session.
MPhil Programmes
Candidates with:
- 50.00 to 54.99 percent or CGPA of 3.00 to 3.49
Duration:
- 18 to 24 months (full-time)
A dissertation is required.
Master’s Degree Programmes
Master’s degrees include:
- M.A
- M.Ed
- M.Eng
- M.Sc
- LL.M
- M.P.H
Duration:
- Full-time: 18 to 24 months
- Part-time: 36 to 48 months
All Master’s programmes involve coursework and research; a dissertation is required.
UNILORIN Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
Available to candidates with Third Class honours degrees.
General Admission Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have all entry certificates ready before application
- Possess NYSC discharge or exemption certificate dated on or before 30 September 2026
- Submit applications online with scanned credentials
Applicants must also have five O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings.
Candidates who obtained O’Level results before 2015 may have a pass in English or Mathematics depending on the programme.
Additional requirements for specific applicants
- PhD applicants must attend departmental interviews and assessments
- Applicants from non-English speaking countries must provide TOEFL or IELTS
- All applicants must submit a research proposal of not more than 5 pages to pgschool@unilorin.edu.ng before Friday, 8 May 2026
- Full-time applicants must present a letter of release from employers
Applicants for PGD and Master’s programmes will sit for a qualifying examination, except those with First Class or Second Class Upper from UNILORIN applying within the same discipline.
International applicants are exempt from the qualifying examination.
Transcript and Document Submission
After completing the online application, candidates must submit:
- Hard copy of the application form
- Supporting documents
Submission window:
- Monday, 1 June 2026 to Friday, 5 June 2026
Documents should be sent to:
The Secretary,
Postgraduate School,
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
Academic transcripts must be sent to the Head of Department where admission is sought. The university will not be responsible for misdirected transcripts.
Application Fee and Exam Date
The application fee is:
- N25,000 for Nigerian applicants
- $200 for international applicants
The qualifying examination is scheduled for Saturday, 13 June 2025.
Applicants are advised to provide active phone numbers and email addresses; communication will be sent through these channels.
How to Apply for UNILORIN Postgraduate Admission Form
To apply for the 2026/2027 University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) Postgraduate Admission Form, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the red button below to visit the application page.
Application Deadline: May 22, 2026
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