The University of Lagos (UNILAG)is not just known for its peak academic standard, but also the university presents top notch courses and programmes that cannot be found in any other university in Nigeria.

As an aspiring student of Unilag, whether in the science, arts, management, or even technical sector, there is always a fitting course to match your career path.

But here is the reality check: thousands apply for courses every session, so we will provide you with a breakdown of all courses and programmes in UNILAG, and the requirements for admission.

Approved Courses and Programmes in UNILAG

College of Medicine

  • Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)

  • Dentistry and Dental Surgery

  • Nursing Science

  • Physiotherapy

  • Radiography

  • Medical Laboratory Science

  • Pharmacology

  • Physiology

Faculty of Engineering

  • Biomedical Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Civil & Environmental Engineering

  • Computer Engineering

  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

  • Petroleum & Gas Engineering

  • Surveying & Geoinformatics

  • Systems Engineering

Faculty of Law

  • Law (LLB)

Faculty of Management Sciences

  • Accounting

  • Actuarial Science

  • Banking and Finance

  • Business Administration

  • Industrial Relations & Personnel Management (IRPM)

  • Insurance

  • Taxation

Faculty of Science

  • Biochemistry

  • Botany

  • Cell Biology and Genetics

  • Chemistry

  • Computer Science

  • Fisheries

  • Geology

  • Geophysics

  • Marine Biology

  • Mathematics

  • Microbiology

  • Physics

  • Statistics

  • Zoology

Faculty of Social Sciences

  • Economics

  • Geography

  • Mass Communication

  • Political Science

  • Psychology

  • Sociology

  • Social Work

Faculty of Arts

  • Creative Arts (Theatre Arts, Music, Visual Arts)

  • English Language

  • French

  • History and Strategic Studies

  • Linguistics, African and Asian Studies (Yoruba, Igbo, Chinese)

  • Philosophy

  • Russian

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

  • Architecture

  • Building

  • Estate Management

  • Quantity Surveying

  • Urban and Regional Planning

Faculty of Education

  • Adult Education

  • Arts and Social Science Education (Education, English, History, Economics, etc.)

  • Educational Administration

  • Educational Foundations (Guidance and Counselling)

  • Human Kinetics and Health Education

  • Science and Technology Education (Education Biology, Chemistry, Maths, etc.)

Faculty of Pharmacy

  • Pharmacy (PharmD/B.Pharm)

Above are approved courses and programmes in UNILAG, grouped in their different faculties.

Courses Duration in UNILAG

As an aspiring student also confused about the duration it will take to completely study these courses, then here is a breakdown.

DURATION

Courses/Programmes

6 years

Medicine & Surgery (MBBS), Dentistry

5 Years

All Engineering courses, LLB Law, PharmD, Surveying, and Actuarial Science

4years

Economics, English, Accounting, Biology, Mass Comm, Psychology, etc.

NOTE: The duration outlined in the table is for the normal year that is required to become a graduate from this programme. Other issues may arise that can cause a student spend more than the stipulated years for the programs, such as carry over, suspension, repeating a level, and finally an extra year added due to so many failed courses.

UNILAG Admission Requirement

Aspiring students will be more interested in reading this part of this topic. You just selected your course of study; the next thing to have in mind is whether you can meet the requirements to study this particular course. Let's drive you through all the requirements.

O'level:

For O'level results, candidates are expected to have at least 5 Credits in their core subjects, including English and Mathematics (Compulsory).

Science Students: Physics, Chemistry, Biology

Arts Students: Government, C.R.K, Literature

Commercial Students: Commerce, Account, Economics

Technical Students: Chemistry, Physics, Electronics

Note: All students are expected to have a credit in English and Mathematics, and don't mix up their combination.

UTME Score:

For the 2025/2025 UTME examination, prospective students going for competitive courses are expected to score at least 260+, while less competitive courses have a range of 200+ - 250+.

The minimum cut-off mark for UNILAG 2025/2026 is 200; scoring below that means you are not eligible for any course.

Age Limit:

The University of Lagos's age limit for prospective students is 16+, and the maximum age for undergraduate admission is 25. So, before considering UNILAG, check if you fit in the set age range.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does UNILAG accept two sittings for O'level?
A. Most courses in UNILAG do, but competitive courses like Medicine and Law require just one sitting.

Q. Can I apply for UNILAG when I am not up to 16?
A. The Age Police is strictly 16.

Q. What is the minimum JAMB cut off mark for UNILAG?
A. Scoring 200 makes you eligible to buy the Post UTME form.

Q. Can I change my course after 100 Level?
A. Yes, but the process is very difficult. You must have a CGPA of 4.0; regardless the department you are switching to must have vacancy for students.

Q. What happens if I fail a course at UNILAG?
A. It is a carryover, and you must rewrite it to graduate.