Quick Overview: UNILAG Postgraduate Programs
| Program Type | Minimum Duration | Entry Requirement | Typical Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGD (Postgraduate Diploma) | 12-18 months | Third Class or HND Lower Credit | Career changers, degree upgraders |
| MSc/MA/MEng | 18-24 months | Second Class Lower (minimum) | Bachelor's holders seeking specialization |
| MPhil (Master of Philosophy) | 18-24 months | Good MSc result | PhD track research students |
| PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) | 36-48 months | MSc/MPhil with research | Academics, researchers, industry experts |
Table 1: UNILAG postgraduate program types, duration, and entry requirements
Faculty of Arts (Full Course List)
PGD Programs (Faculty of Arts)
- PGD in English (Literary Studies)
- PGD in English (Language)
- PGD in History and Strategic Studies
- PGD in Philosophy
- PGD in Linguistics
- PGD in Yoruba
- PGD in Christian Religious Studies
- PGD in Islamic Religious Studies
MSc/MA Programs (Faculty of Arts)
- MA English (Literature-in-English)
- MA English (Language)
- MA History and Strategic Studies
- MA Philosophy
- MA Linguistics
- MA Yoruba
- MA Christian Religious Studies
- MA Islamic Religious Studies
- MA Arabic and Islamic Studies
- MA French
- MA Igbo
- MA Communication and Language Arts
PhD Programs (Faculty of Arts)
- PhD English (Literature/Language)
- PhD History and Strategic Studies
- PhD Philosophy
- PhD Linguistics
- PhD Yoruba
- PhD Religious Studies (Christian/Islamic)
Faculty of Science (Full Course List)
PGD Programs (Faculty of Science)
- PGD Computer Science
- PGD Mathematics
- PGD Statistics
- PGD Physics
- PGD Chemistry
- PGD Geology
- PGD Geophysics
- PGD Microbiology
- PGD Biochemistry
- PGD Botany
- PGD Zoology
- PGD Environmental Biology
MSc Programs (Faculty of Science)
- 1MSc Computer Science (Specializations: AI, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering)
- 2MSc Data Science (2-year program, industry partnership with Microsoft)
- 3MSc Mathematics (Pure, Applied, Industrial Mathematics tracks)
- 4MSc Statistics (Biostatistics, Econometrics, Data Analytics options)
- 5MSc Physics (Solid State, Geophysics, Electronics tracks)
- 6MSc Chemistry (Analytical, Organic, Inorganic, Physical tracks)
- 7MSc Geology (Petroleum, Mineral Exploration, Hydrogeology)
- 8MSc Geophysics
- 9MSc Microbiology (Medical, Industrial, Environmental tracks)
- 10MSc Biochemistry
- 11MSc Botany (Plant Physiology, Taxonomy, Genetics)
- 12MSc Zoology (Parasitology, Entomology, Fisheries)
PhD Programs (Faculty of Science)
- PhD Computer Science
- PhD Data Science
- PhD Mathematics
- PhD Statistics
- PhD Physics
- PhD Chemistry
- PhD Geology
- PhD Geophysics
- PhD Microbiology
- PhD Biochemistry
- PhD Botany
- PhD Zoology
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Faculty of Social Sciences (Full Course List)
PGD Programs
- PGD Economics
- PGD Political Science
- PGD Sociology
- PGD Psychology
- PGD Geography
- PGD Social Work
- PGD Criminology and Security Studies
MSc Programs
- MSc Economics (Development, Monetary, International tracks)
- MSc Political Science (International Relations, Public Admin, Comparative Politics)
- MSc Sociology (Industrial, Rural, Medical Sociology)
- MSc Psychology (Clinical, Industrial/Organizational, Social)
- MSc Geography (Urban Planning, GIS, Climatology)
- MSc Social Work
- MSc Criminology and Security Studies
- MSc Peace and Conflict Studies
- MSc Demography and Social Statistics
PhD Programs
- PhD Economics
- PhD Political Science
- PhD Sociology
- PhD Psychology
- PhD Geography
- PhD Criminology
Faculty of Engineering (Full Course List)
PGD Programs
- PGD Civil Engineering
- PGD Mechanical Engineering
- PGD Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- PGD Chemical Engineering
- PGD Petroleum Engineering
- PGD Computer Engineering
- PGD Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
MEng Programs
- 1MEng Civil Engineering (Structures, Geotechnical, Water Resources, Transportation)
- 2MEng Mechanical Engineering (Thermofluids, Production, Energy Systems)
- 3MEng Electrical/Electronics Engineering (Power, Communication, Control Systems)
- 4MEng Chemical Engineering (Process Design, Biochemical, Environmental)
- 5MEng Petroleum Engineering (Reservoir, Drilling, Production Engineering)
- 6MEng Computer Engineering (Embedded Systems, Networks, VLSI)
- 7MEng Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
PhD Programs
- PhD Civil Engineering
- PhD Mechanical Engineering
- PhD Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- PhD Chemical Engineering
- PhD Petroleum Engineering
- PhD Computer Engineering
Faculty of Law (LLM & PhD)
LLM Programs (Specializations)
- LLM Commercial and Industrial Law
- LLM Public and International Law
- LLM Jurisprudence and Private Law
- LLM Criminal Law and Criminology
- LLM Environmental Law
- LLM Energy and Natural Resources Law
- LLM Intellectual Property Law
PhD Programs
- PhD Law (various specializations available)
Faculty of Business Administration
PGD Programs
- PGD Business Administration
- PGD Accounting
- PGD Finance
- PGD Marketing
- PGD Management
- PGD Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
MSc Programs
- MSc Business Administration
- MSc Accounting
- MSc Finance (Corporate Finance, Investment Management tracks)
- MSc Marketing
- MSc Management (Human Resources, Strategic Management)
- MSc Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
PhD Programs
- PhD Business Administration
- PhD Accounting
- PhD Finance
- PhD Management
Faculty of Clinical Sciences (Medicine)
MSc Programs (Clinical Sciences)
- MSc Public Health (Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Health Management tracks)
- MSc Medical Microbiology
- MSc Chemical Pathology
- MSc Haematology
- MSc Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- MSc Anatomy
- MSc Physiology
- MSc Nursing (Medical-Surgical, Community Health)
PhD Programs
- PhD Public Health
- PhD Medical Microbiology
- PhD Pharmacology
- PhD Anatomy
- PhD Physiology
Faculty of Education
PGD Programs
- PGD Education (Educational Management, Guidance & Counseling, Curriculum Studies)
- PGD Library and Information Science
MEd Programs
- MEd Educational Management
- MEd Guidance and Counseling
- MEd Curriculum and Instruction
- MEd Educational Psychology
- MEd Measurement and Evaluation
- MEd Social Studies Education
- MEd Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics tracks)
- MEd Language Education (English, Yoruba, French)
- MEd Library and Information Science
PhD Programs
- PhD Educational Management
- PhD Guidance and Counseling
- PhD Curriculum and Instruction
- PhD Educational Psychology
- PhD Science Education
- PhD Library and Information Science
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
PGD & MSc Programs
- PGD Architecture (conversion for non-architecture graduates)
- MSc Architecture (Design, History, Technology tracks)
- MSc Urban and Regional Planning
- MSc Estate Management
- MSc Building (Construction Management, Project Management)
- MSc Quantity Surveying
PhD Programs
- PhD Architecture
- PhD Urban and Regional Planning
- PhD Estate Management
UNILAG Postgraduate Entry Requirements (General)
| Program | Minimum Degree Class | NYSC Status | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGD | Third Class or HND Lower Credit | Completed or Exempted | 5 O'Level credits including English & Maths |
| MSc/MA/MEng | Second Class Lower (CGPA 2.5/5 or 3.0/5 for competitive programs) | Completed or Exempted | Relevant bachelor's degree; transcript |
| MPhil | MSc with minimum 60% or CGPA 3.5/5 | Completed | Research proposal; supervisor acceptance |
| PhD | MSc with 60% + peer-reviewed publication OR MPhil | Completed | Detailed research proposal; interview |
✅ Documents You'll Need
- ✓ Bachelor's degree certificate
- ✓ NYSC discharge/exemption certificate
- ✓ Academic transcripts (all semesters)
- ✓ O'Level results (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB)
- ✓ Birth certificate
- ✓ Local government identification
- ✓ Passport photographs (recent)
- ✓ Personal statement (1-2 pages)
❌ Reasons for Automatic Rejection
- ✗ Missing transcript (most common reason)
- ✗ Uncertified results (not stamped by issuing institution)
- ✗ Wrong O'Level subject combinations
- ✗ Incomplete NYSC documentation
- ✗ Applying after deadline (no extensions)
- ✗ False information (leads to lifetime ban)
# Sample UNILAG Application Timeline (2025/2026)
# Phase 1: Application (March - May 2025)
- March 15: Portal opens
- May 30: Application deadline
- ₦25,000 application fee
# Phase 2: Screening (June - July 2025)
- June 10-20: Transcript verification
- June 25-30: Written aptitude test (select programs)
- July 5-15: Oral interviews (PhD candidates)
# Phase 3: Admission (August - September 2025)
- August 1: First batch admission list
- August 15: Second batch
- September 1: Registration begins
- September 30: Late registration deadlineHow to Apply for UNILAG Postgraduate Courses (Step-by-Step)
- 1Visit spgs.unilag.edu.ng and click '2025/2026 Postgraduate Application'
- 2Create an account with your email and phone number
- 3Pay ₦25,000 application fee via Remita (card, bank deposit, or USSD)
- 4Fill the online form with personal, academic, and contact details
- 5Upload scanned copies of all required documents (PDF, max 2MB each)
- 6Select your desired program (first and second choice — second choice rarely gets admission)
- 7Submit the application and download the acknowledgement slip
- 8Request your university to send official transcript to SPGS before the deadline
- 9Print the application summary — keep for reference
- 10Monitor your email and SPGS portal for screening updates
UNILAG Postgraduate Courses by Demand (Most Competitive)
| Rank | Program | Faculty | Annual Slots | Applicants (2024) | Cutoff (Min CGPA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSc Computer Science | Science | 50 | 612 | 3.8/5 (Second Class Upper) |
| 2 | MSc Finance | Business Admin | 40 | 534 | 3.7/5 |
| 3 | LLM (all specializations) | Law | 60 | 703 | 3.5/5 |
| 4 | MSc Petroleum Engineering | Engineering | 25 | 289 | 3.6/5 |
| 5 | MSc Economics | Social Sciences | 45 | 567 | 3.5/5 |
| 6 | MSc Data Science | Science | 35 | 445 | 3.4/5 |
| 7 | MSc Accounting | Business Admin | 50 | 489 | 3.5/5 |
| 8 | MSc Clinical Psychology | Social Sciences | 30 | 378 | 3.6/5 |
Table 2: Most competitive UNILAG postgraduate programs (2024 admission data)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Does UNILAG accept HND for postgraduate admission?
Can I apply for UNILAG postgraduate with Third Class degree?
Yes — but only for PGD programs. Third Class graduates cannot apply directly for MSc. Complete a relevant PGD with a minimum of 60% to become eligible for MSc admission.
Does UNILAG require written entrance exams for MSc?
Some departments do. The Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science, and Business Administration typically conduct written aptitude tests. PhD applicants always undergo oral interviews. Check your department's specific requirements on the SPGS portal.
How much is UNILAG postgraduate school fees?
Fees vary by program. PGD: ₦150,000 - ₦200,000 per session. MSc/MA: ₦180,000 - ₦350,000 per session (higher for professional programs like LLM, MBA). PhD: ₦200,000 - ₦300,000 per session. International students pay approximately 150% of these rates.
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