Unilag Announces Supplementary Admission into School of Foundation Studies for 2023/2024 Academic Session

Examination subjects are: Mathematics, English Language (20 questions each) and 3 other relevant subjects according to the candidate’s choice of subject combination (15 questions each), making a total of 85 questions, to be answered in one (1) hour.

Supplementary Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates into the School of Foundation Studies, University of Lagos for the 2023/2024 Academic Session.  Highly successful candidates after an approved examination administered by the Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB), are eligible for consideration for Direct Entry admission into the 200 Level of the Degree Programmes of the University through JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board).

The School of Foundation Studies will provide an intensive one-year programme teaching subjects in line with JUPEB syllabus for admission according to the following subject combination groupings:

S/N       SUBJECT COMBINATION                                            DESIGNATION

1.         CRS/IRS – Music – Visual Arts                                                   SFS01

2.         CRS/IRS – French – Literature in English                                  SFS02

3.         CRS/IRS – Igbo/Yoruba – Literature in English                         SFS03

4.         CRS/IRS – History – Literature in English                                   SFS04

5.         CRS/IRS – Music – Literature in English                                     SFS05

6.         Economics – History – Literature in English                              SFS06

7.         CRS/IRS – Igbo/Yoruba – Visual Arts                                         SFS07

8.         CRS/IRS – History – Visual Arts                                                  SFS08

9.         CRS/IRS – Government – Visual Arts                                         SFS09

10.        CRS/IRS – Government – Music                                                 SFS10

11.        CRS/IRS – Government – Igbo/Yoruba                                      SFS11

12.        CRS/IRS – Economics – Government                                         SFS12

13.        CRS/IRS – French – Government                                                 SFS13

14.        Literature – Government – French                                               SFS14

15.        CRS/IRS – Government – Literature in English                           SFS15

16.        Literature In English – Music – Visual Arts                                  SFS16

17.        French – Igbo/Yoruba – Literature in English                              SFS17

18.        Government – Music – Visual Arts                                               SFS18

19.        Economics – Government – Literature in English                       SFS19

20.        Business Studies – Economics – Mathematics                          SFS20

21.        Government – Music – Literature in English                                 SFS21  

22.        Accounting – Business Studies – Economics                              SFS22

23.        Accounting – Economics – Geography                                          SFS23

24.        Accounting – Economics – Government                                        SFS24

25.        Business Studies – Economics – Government                          SFS25

26.        Business Studies – Economics – Geography                             SFS26

27.        Economics – Geography – Government                                     SFS27

28.        Biology – Chemistry – Physics                                                     SFS28

29.        Biology – Mathematics – Physics                                                 SFS29

30.        Biology – Economics – Government                                             SFS30

31.        Biology – Chemistry – Mathematics                                              SFS31  

32.        Biology – Chemistry – Economics                                                SFS32

33.        Chemistry – Physics – Mathematics                                              SFS33

34.          Chemistry – Economics – Mathematics                                      SFS34

35.          Economics – Mathematics – Physics                                           SFS35

36.          Mathematics – Physics – Visual Arts                                           SFS36

37.          Mathematics – Economics – Geography                                      SFS37

38.          Mathematics – Geography – Physics                                            SFS38

39.          Mathematics – Economics – Government                                   SFS39

Admission Requirements

A minimum of FIVE credits (English Language, Mathematics and three relevant subjects) obtained at one sitting at the SSCE/WASSCE, GCE/O/L, NECO with results obtained before registration. 

Procedure for completing the School of Foundation Studies e-application form:

  • Visit the School of Foundation Studies application site on applications.unilag.edu.ng.
  • On the prospective student’s menu, click on the School of Foundation Studies.
  • Go through the information on subject combinations relevant to your proposed choice of course of study for Direct Entry admission. Please note that changes have been made on the previous combinations.
  • Complete the Pre-Application Form to obtain a payment reference number (PRN) using the correct applicant’s names as obtained in the birth certificate and other relevant documents.
  • Make payment at any Commercial bank in Nigeria with the payment reference number (PRN)
  • Cost of Application Form excluding Bank Charges) is N25, 000.00 (non-refundable).
  • Return to the applications site on applications.unilag.edu.ng.
  • Log in with PRN as username and applicant’s surname in lowercase as password.
  • Complete the application form and print two copies for yourself. 
  • Examination pass will be available online a week before the examination date. Print a copy for yourself.
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N.B:        Please read the information on the subject combination relevant to your course of study before completing the application forms online

  •  The Application opens on Friday, October 06, 2023 and closes on Friday, October 13, 2023.
  •  The entrance examination shall hold on Saturday, 14, October 2023 at the Distance Learning Institute (DLI) in the University of Lagos.

Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Testing.  

·      All Questions are Multiple Choice

 ·     Examination subjects are: Mathematics, English Language (20 questions each) and 3 other relevant subjects according to the candidate’s choice of subject combination (15 questions each), making a total of 85 questions, to be answered in one (1) hour. Please note that candidates with Mathematics as one of the three subject combinations would need to choose Further Mathematics as a subject in the entrance examination combination.

Screening Exercise for Unilag School of Foundation Studies for 2023/24 Session

The Screening Exercise which will hold at 8:00 a.m., September 7, 2023 at the Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka Campus.

The Screening Exercise which will hold at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall, (formerly Multipurpose Hall), University of Lagos, Akoka Campus.

Below are the directives for you to follow:

1.         Visit foundation.unilag.edu.ng, click on Student Page and login to the Student Portal:

                        User name:              Application number (e.g. M23323999)

                        Password:                 Surname in lower case.

2.         Update the Biodata Form and Upload your Passport Photograph

Ensure names are correct and in proper order: Surname, First Name, Other Name

Names should conform to details on Birth Certificate, NIN, and “O” Level Statement of Result.

Upload a passport photograph with a white background.

3.   Check the conditions guiding the School of Foundation Studies programme as contained in the Acceptance Letter. 

If conditions are agreeable, proceed with other items listed.

4.         Generate Pay advice for Acceptance Fee of twenty-five thousand Naira only (N25,000.00) on the University payment platform and make payment accordingly.

5.         Revisit your Portal with details of payment, i.e. RRR number, which would enable the print-out of your Provisional Admission Letter and acceptance letter.

6.         Come physically for screening on Thursday, 7th September, 2023 at the Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall (formerly Multi-Purpose Hall) from 8.00a.m.

Below are documents to be presented by each applicant:

  • Offer of Admission Letter
  • Duly signed Acceptance Letter & proof of payment
  • Certificate of Birth
  • Testimonial from Secondary School attended
  • “O” Level Result
  • Reference Letter from a Clergy/Imam/Lawyer/Senior Public Servant.

7.         Return to your student portal to generate payment advice and pay school fees. 

8.         Resume Lectures on Monday, September 18, 2023.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, beginning from 12:01 a.m., applicants can visit foundation.unilag.edu.ng to print Admission Letter and Make Payment of Acceptance Fees.

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