UNILAG DLI Admission Invitation: Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Distance Learning Institute (DLI), Open and Distance Learning programmes for the 2021/2022 academic session.

UNILAG DLI Available Programmes
B.Sc. Accounting
B.Sc. Business Administration
B.Sc. Economics
B.Sc. Public Administration
B.Sc. Education with specialization in the following subject areas:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Business Education
- Economics
B.Ed. Early Childhood Education
B.A. Education/English
General Entry Requirements
The following candidates are eligible to apply:
- Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements of Five (5) credits in SSCE/GCE/NECO O’ level, including English Language and Mathematics, taken at not more than two sittings.
- Applicants seeking admission to Year Two should possess any of NCE, ND, JUPEP, GCE A’ Levels in relevant subjects.
- Applicants seeking admission to Year Three should possess any of HND, Bachelor’s degree
- Applicants awaiting results are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants for the Distance Learning Institute programmes will not be less than 16 years of age by 31st October, 2021
- Admission is open to all applicants irrespective of any learning disability or challenge.
- Applicants are required to possess basic ICT skills to enable them navigate the ICT Enabled Supported Blended Learning Model (IESBL) of the ODL mode.
There will be no UTME examination for Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos, (UNILAG).
UNILAG DLI Specific Entry Requirements
See the new enhanced entry requirements:
2.1 B.Sc. ACCOUNTING AND B.Sc. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The following candidates are eligible to apply:
- Graduates of the University of Lagos or any other university recognized by Senate (only candidates with good honours degrees in relevant disciplines will be considered for admission at enhanced entry-level).
- Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) or National Diploma (ND) or National Certificate in Education (NCE) in the relevant disciplines. For this category, please note that only holders of HND with at least Upper Credit will be eligible for admissions at enhanced entry level.
- Holders of recognized relevant full professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, ACMA, ACIA, ACIS, ACIB, CII, may be considered for admission at enhanced level provided they have five credits at WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (O’ Level) or its equivalent, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Economics plus any other two subjects at not more than two (2) sittings.
- Holders of WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (O’ Level) or its equivalent with credits in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Economics plus any other two subjects at not more than two (2) sittings.
NOTE: Point of entry for candidates in categories a, b and c will depend on details of their Transcripts and such candidates must also satisfy the WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (O’ Level) or its equivalent as stated in (d) above.
2.2B B.Sc. ECONOMICS
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY INTO YEAR ONE
WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (O’ Level) or its equivalent with 5 credits to include English Language, Mathematics, Economics plus any other two (2)subjects at not more than two (2) sittings.
2.3 B.Sc. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY INTO YEAR ONE
WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (O’ Level) or its equivalent with 5 credits to include English Language, Mathematics, Government plus any other two (2) subjects at not more than two(2) sittings.
2.4 B.Sc. EDUCATION SCIENCE PROGRAMME
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY INTO YEAR ONE
Applicants must have relevant professional experience, plus any ONE of the following three qualifications:
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(a) WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (O’ Level) or its equivalent with credits in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics and at least two other science subjects; at not more than two(2) sittings from the following:
(i) B.Sc. Education Biology
Biology, Chemistry and one other Science subject of Physics or Agricultural Science.
(ii) B.Sc. Education Chemistry
Chemistry and any two of Physics, Biology, Agricultural Science or any other Science subject.
(iii) B.Sc. Education Mathematics
Mathematics and Physics and one other Science subjects of Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science or any other Science subject including at least a pass in Further Mathematics.
(iv) B.Sc. Education Physics
Physics and Chemistry and one other Science subject of Biology, Agricultural Science or any other science subject.
(b) Teacher’s Grade II Certificate (TCII) with at least Merit in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics and at least two other science subjects at the TCII/WASSCE/SSCE/NECO/GCE (Ordinary Level) or its equivalent;
(c) Any other qualification that may be considered equivalent to (a) and (b) above, by the University Senate.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY INTO YEAR TWO
(a) Two A/Level passes in proposed subjects of study(Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics) plus the WASSCE/GCE/SSCE/NECO (O’ Level)or its equivalent with credit in five subjects in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and any other science subject (For Education Mathematics at least a pass in Further Mathematics is Compulsory)
(b) National Certificate in Education (NCE) obtained from the former College of Education, University of Lagos, in the Science subjects to be offered, or from any College of Education recognized by the Senate of the University of Lagos with Credit/Merit (in proposed subject of study) and any other Science subject
How to Apply for the UNILAG DLI Admission
The application is in two stages: JAMB and DLI UNILAG
STAGE 1:
Log on to JAMB CAP Website and register
Pay a sum of N3,500 to enable you to obtain a registration number.
STAGE 2:
Step 1: Log to UNILAG application portal http://applications.unilag.edu.ng
Step 2: Click “Start fresh Application”
Step 3: Select Distance Learning Institute as application type, then provide your Surname, First Name, Middle Name, JAMB Registration Number, Mobile Number and E-mail Address.
Step 4: Click the “Pay now” to pay online, the application fee of N17,500 (Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Naira) Only OR Print the payment advice with Remita Number to make payment at any Commercial Bank.
Step 5: Return to the application portal (http://applications.unilag.edu.ng) after payment, click “continue application” enter your payment reference number and your surname in lower case as password.
Step 6: Complete all required details and upload necessary documents.
Step 7: Complete the application form, submit online and print a copy. (Candidates can save their application form for later editing).
Step 8: All completed application forms must be submitted online on or before 15th December 2021
Step 9: All applicants must go through the preparatory Applicant’s Induction Course (AIC) before final enrolment.
For further assistance, call any of these Help Lines:
+234 810 960 6362; 234 705 240 6470; +234 907 366 9973; +234 907 342 3647
E-mail: [email protected]. [email protected]
OLADEJO AZEEZ, ESQ.
Registrar and Secretary to the Council