UNILAG announces deadline for postgraduate admission application

The University of Lagos has announced the deadline for the submission of applications for the 2013/2014 admission into various programmes at the institution's postgraduate school is Thursday August 15, 2013. 

It has therefore enjoined prospective applicants interested in applying for admission into full-time, part-time, and sandwich programmes leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters Degrees by Coursework, Professional Master Degrees, Master of Philosophy Degrees and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees, to do so on time.

According to an official announcement signed by the university registrar, candidates are advised to read carefully the requirements for their desired programmes to confirm eligibility.

"Candidates awaiting Bachelor’s degree results, Nigerian citizens who have not completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) assignments or are currently undergoing postgraduate programmes are not eligible," the registrar stated.

The institution added that holders of degrees obtained from outreach or satellite programmes are not eligible to apply.

"Every applicant is required to upload all certificates listed in the application form, such as:Degree Certificates/Statement of Results, NYSC Certificate , Professional Certificates 

"All Academic Transcripts' must reach the Deputy Registrar/Administrative Secretary, School ofPostgraduate Studies on or before for beginning of registration.  

"All M.Phil/Ph.D candidates are required to contact the relevant department for availability of  Supervisor/vacancies before applying," the university stated.

It has also advised applicants to confirm the dates for the qualifying examinations and interviews on the official website of the university's School of Postgraduate Studies here.

The statement added that applicants will be required to print the completed application form and photo card for submission at the venue for the examination/interview.

The cost of the application form is NGN22,500 and should be paid into any of the following banks: Access Bank Plc, Ecobank Plc, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Union Bank Plc, United Bank for Africa Plc, Wema Bank Plc and Zenith Bank Plc.

After making the payment, applicants are expected to take the following steps.

Visit the School of Postgraduate Studies website www.unilagspgs.edu.ng click on the 2013/2014 application.

Click the pre-application form link, provide the required information and submit to obtain a Payment Voucher. You are  expected to print out the payment voucher.

Print the completed Application Form and Photo Card.

Laminate the photo card after printing.