UNILORIN Postgraduate Application Forms – 2024 Admission

Are you a school leaver, non-school leaver, or a special case looking to pursue postgraduate studies at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)? Here’s a simplified guide to the application process, admission requirements, and important details.

Application Procedure:

1. General Requirements:
   • All certificates must be available at the time of purchasing the application form.
   • NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate is required.
   • Application forms and scanned documents are submitted online.
   • Hard copies of forms and supporting documents are sent to the Postgraduate School.
2. Entry Requirements:
   • 5 O/L credit passes, including English Language and relevant subjects.
   • For Master’s degree: Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) from recognized universities.
   • PhD applicants need a relevant Master’s degree with a minimum weighted score of 60%.
3. Transcripts:
   • Submit official Bachelor’s degree transcripts to the Head of Department.
4. Language Proficiency:
   • Foreign degree holders should provide evidence of English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS).
5. Qualifying Examinations:
   • Postgraduate Diploma and Master’s degree applicants undergo a written assessment.
   • Exception for First Class or Second Class Upper Division (Honours) from the University of Ilorin.
6. International Applicants:
   • Exempt from qualifying exams.
   • PhD applicants outside Nigeria submit a research proposal.
7. Employment Release:
   • Full-time program applicants need a release letter from their employer.
8. Special Cases:
   • Specific programs are open only to participants of designated courses or institutes.

Application Procedure and Deadlines:

• Apply online by [Yet to be Announced], with supporting documents due by [Yet to be Announced].
• Successful applicants will be notified via email.

Application Fee:

• N25,000.00 for Nigerian applicants; $200.00 for international applicants.

FAQs:

1. Can I apply if I graduated from a foreign university?
   • Yes, foreign degree holders need to provide English proficiency evidence.
2. Is there a qualifying exam for all applicants?
   • Yes, except for those with First Class or Second Class Upper Division (Honours) from the University of Ilorin.
3. How can international PhD applicants submit their research proposal?
   • Send a proposal of up to 5 pages to [email protected] by [Yet to be Announced].
4. What is the deadline for application submission?
   • The online application closes on [Yet to be Announced], with supporting documents due by [Yet to be Announced].
5. How will successful applicants be notified?
   • Successful applicants will receive notifications via email.