Are you looking for a postgraduate program that will challenge you academically, enhance your career prospects, and enrich your personal development? If so, you might want to consider the University of Ilorin as your destination of choice. The University of Ilorin, or Unilorin for short, is one of the leading universities in Nigeria and Africa, with a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and community service.
The Postgraduate School (PGS) of Unilorin offers a variety of accredited programs at the Ph.D., M.Phil/Ph.D., Master’s, and Postgraduate Diploma levels. These programs cover a wide range of disciplines, from arts and humanities to sciences and engineering. The PGS aims to produce graduates who are not only knowledgeable and skilled in their fields, but also innovative and competitive in the global market.
Some of the advantages of studying at the PGS include access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, qualified and experienced lecturers, conducive learning environment, flexible admission criteria and affordable fees.
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University of Ilorin postgraduate courses
UNILORIN offers a wide range of accredited postgraduate programs, including Ph.D., M.Phil/Ph.D., Master’s, and Postgraduate Diploma programs. These programs span various disciplines, providing options that cater to a wide range of academic interests and career goals.
Some of the postgraduate courses offered by UNILORIN are:
- Certificate in Constitutional Law and Development
- Certificate in Election and Political Party Management
- Certificate in Legislative Drafting
- Certificate in Legislative Studies
- Certificate in Parliamentary Administration
- LL.M. Islamic Law
- LL.M. Law
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Administration and Management of Human Kinetics and Sports
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Anatomy
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Arabic Literature
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Bio-Chemistry
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Chemistry
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Christian Studies
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Comparative Religious Studies
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Computer Science
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Exercise and Sports Science
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Geological Sciences
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Industrial Chemistry
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Islamic Law
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Islamic Studies
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Law
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Mathematics
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Microbiology
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Physiology
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Plant Biology
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Recreation and Tourism Education
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Soil Science
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Statistics
- M. Phil./Ph.D. Zoology
Postgraduate admission requirements Unilorin
- All candidates must have 5 O/L Credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics.
- Applicants for the Ph.D. degree programme shall have obtained a relevant Master’s degree from this or another recognized University, with an average weighted score of at least 60%.
- Applicants for the M.Phil/Ph.D. degree programme shall have obtained a relevant Master’s degree from this or another recognized University, with an average weighted score of between 55.00 and 59.99 percent.
- Applicants for the Master degree programme shall have obtained a relevant Bachelor’s degree from this or another recognized University, with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division).
- Applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma degree programme shall have obtained a relevant Bachelor’s degree from this or another recognized University, with a minimum of Third Class Honours or lower, or HND in a related discipline from a recognized Polytechnic with a minimum of Lower Credit.
Unilorin PG school fees
The school fees for postgraduate studies at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) vary depending on the program and the department. According to some sources, the range of fees for different postgraduate programs are as follows:
1. Ph.D:
The fees for Ph.D. programs at UNILORIN are between N80,000 and N110,000 per semester. The duration of Ph.D. programs is between 4 and 8 academic semesters.
2. M.Sc:
The fees for Master’s degree programs at UNILORIN are between N80,000 and N130,000 per semester. The duration of Master’s degree programs is 18 months or 4 academic semesters.
3. PGD:
The fees for Postgraduate Diploma programs at UNILORIN are between N60,000 and N75,000 per semester. The duration of Postgraduate Diploma programs is 18 months or 4 academic semesters.
In addition to the school fees, postgraduate students at UNILORIN are also required to pay an acceptance fee of around N20,000 as a confirmation of admission. The acceptance fee is non-refundable and must be paid before registration.
How to apply for postgraduate studies at Unilorin
The application process for UNILORIN postgraduate admission form 2023/2024 is as follows:
- The application fee for all programmes is N25,000.00 only for applicants within Nigeria or $200.00 only for international applicants.
- To start your application, visit the school portal and click on Apply Now to begin the registration process.
- You will need to create an account with your valid email address and phone number, and then log in with your username and password.
- You will then fill out the online application form with your personal details, academic qualifications, work experience, and programme of choice.
- You will also need to upload scanned copies of your certificates, transcripts, NYSC discharge/exemption certificate, and passport photograph.
- After completing the online application form, you will need to print out the application form and the referee report form.
- You will then submit the hard copy of the application form and the referee report form to the Secretary, Postgraduate School, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
- You will also need to request your official transcript to be sent to the Head of Department where the admission is being sought.
- You may be required to take a qualifying examination depending on the programme you applied for.
- The deadline for the submission of online application forms is [Yet to be Announced]
Unilorin postgraduate application deadline
The application form is not yet available as of now, but it may be released soon based on the previous year’s schedule. The application fee for all programmes is N25,000.00 only for applicants within Nigeria or $200.00 only for international applicants. The application process involves creating an account on the school portal, filling out the online form, uploading the required documents, printing out the application form and the referee report form, and submitting them to the Postgraduate School.
You will also need to request your official transcript to be sent to the department of your choice. You may be required to take a qualifying examination depending on the programme you applied for
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Unilorin postgraduate portal
The UNILORIN postgraduate portal is the online platform where prospective and current postgraduate students of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) can access various services and information related to their academic programs. Some of the services and information available on the portal are:
- Application for postgraduate admission
- Payment of application fees and school fees
- Registration of courses and personal details
- Checking of admission status and admission letter
- Printing of application form and referee report form
- Accessing academic transcripts and results
- Contacting the postgraduate school and relevant departments
To access the UNILORIN postgraduate portal, you can visit any of the following links:
- University of Ilorin, Ilorin
- University of Ilorin Postgraduate School
- University of Ilorin Postgraduate School
You will need to create an account with your valid email address and phone number, and then log in with your username and password. You will also need to provide some personal and academic information as part of the registration process.
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