The University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has announced that candidates who participated in the 2026/2027 Post‑UTME screening but did not meet the cut‑off marks for their preferred programmes may apply for a change of course into limited vacancies available in select departments.
According to the notice signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mrs. V. Abosede Wickliffe, the supplementary exercise covers the following programmes:
Faculty of Arts
French
Russian
Linguistics/Igbo
Linguistics/Yoruba
Christian Religious Studies
Islamic Religious Studies
Faculty of Education
Adult Education
Education Islamic Religion Studies
Education Igbo
Education Early Childhood
Education Yoruba
Education French
Education History
Education Christian Religious Studies
Education Geography
Health Education
Human Kinetics
Education Biology
Education Chemistry
Education Home Economics
Education Integrated Science
Education Mathematics
Education Physics
Education Technology
Special Education
Faculty of Life Sciences
Botany
Fisheries
Zoology
Faculty of Physical & Earth Sciences
Physics
Faculty of Social Sciences
Geography
Meteorology & Climate Science
Social Standards
The University emphasized that the application process is free of charge and must be completed via the official portal: changeprgm.unilag.edu.ng. Candidates are required to log in with their UTME registration number, select from the listed programmes, and confirm eligibility before submission.
Applicants are reminded that:
The minimum Post‑UTME score required is 12.
They must meet JAMB and O’level requirements for the chosen programme.
Submission of more than one application will lead to disqualification.
Admission is subject to the University’s criteria and availability of spaces.
Successful candidates must effect a Change of Course with JAMB to align their admission letters.
The portal is currently open and will close on Friday, September 25, 2026.
This announcement underscores UNILAG’s commitment to transparency and fairness in its admission process, while providing eligible candidates with alternative pathways to secure admission into the institution.
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