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),

Also, admission into the University of Bedfordshire, University of Central Lancashire, University of the West of England, De Montfort University, Leicester, University of Birmingham, (UK) University of Aberdeen, Scotland, and Soochow University, China.

Candidates are advised to carefully read the information on the subject combination relevant to their course of study before completing the application forms online.

The Second batch of Entrance Examination dates will be communicated to all applicants in due time.

UNILAG JUPEB Subject Combination

The School of Foundation Studies will provide an intensive one-year programme, teaching subjects in line with the 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. CRS/IRS – History – Igbo/Yoruba | 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. CRS/IRS – Government – History | 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. Government – History – Literature In English | 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 – Economics – Literature In English | 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

UNILAG JUPEB Admission Requirements:

• A minimum of FIVE credits (English Language, Mathematics, and three relevant subjects) obtained in one sitting at the SSCE/WASSC, GCE/O/L, NECO with results obtained before registration.
• University of Lagos has zero-tolerance for drug abuse, sexual harassment, examination malpractice, and other anti-social behavior. All admitted students will undergo a compulsory medical test.

How to Apply for UNILAG JUPEB Admission Form

PROCEDURE FOR COMPLETING SCHOOL OF FOUNDATION STUDIES e- APPLICATION FORM:

APPLY HERE

• Visit the School of Foundation Studies application site on  (www.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 to the previous combinations.
• Complete the Pre-Application Form to obtain a payment reference number (PRN) using the applicant’s names.
• Make payment at any Commercial bank in Nigeria with the payment reference number (PRN).
• Cost of Application Form (including online practice tests (excluding Bank Charges) is N25,000.00 (non-refundable).
• Make payment at any Commercial bank in Nigeria with the payment reference number (PRN).
• Return to the applications site on 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 and bring it to the examination venue.

N.B.: Please read the information on the subject combination relevant to your course of study before completing the application forms online.

Examination Date: Thursday 12th – Friday 13th November 2025.

Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Testing (Please check the Unilag Website a week before examination to verify your examination date).

• All Questions are Multiple Choices.
• Examination subjects are Mathematics, English Language (20 questions each) and 3 other relevant subjects according to candidate’s choice of subject combination (15 questions each), making a total of 85 questions, to be answered in one (1) hour.
• All candidates are to report at designated venues (according to the schedule on the Examination Pass) two hours before the scheduled Examination time.

The University of Lagos has zero tolerance for drug abuse, sexual harassment, examination malpractice and other anti-social behaviors.

All inquiries are to be made to the Director, School of Foundation Studies +2349093621958; +2348165378747 (Please call during office hours only, 8 am – 6 pm).