University of Lagos Distance Learning Institute Admission for 2017/2018 Academic Session

The University of Lagos Distance Learning Institute is the world's leading provider of flexible, high quality distance learning. You will study in a flexible way that works for you whether you're at home, at work or on the move. As an DLI student you'll be supported throughout your studies - your tutor assistance will guide and advise you, offer detailed feedback on your assignments, and help with any study issues.

Distance Learning Institute Admission for 2017/2018 Academic Session

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for admission into the following programmes which will be offered by Open and Distance Learning mode.

Available Programmes are:

• B.Sc. in Accounting
• B.Sc. in Business Administration
• B.Sc. in Economics
• B.Sc. in Public Administration
• B.Sc. In Education Science:
  • B.Sc. Education Biology
  • B.Sc. Education Chemistry
  • B.Sc. Education Mathematics
  • B.Sc. Education Physics

Entry Qualifications
1.) B.Sc. Accounting and B.Sc. Business Administration

The following candidates are eligible to apply:

• inGraduates of 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).
• inHolders 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.
• inHolders 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.
• inHolders 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.) 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.

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.

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:

• 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:
  • B.Sc. Education Biology: Biology, Chemistry and one other Science subject of Physics or Agricultural Science.
  • B.Sc. Education Chemistry: Chemistry and any two of Physics, Biology, Agricultural Science or any other Science subject.
  • 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.
  • B.Sc. Education Physics: Physics and Chemistry and one other Science subject of Biology, Agricultural Science or any other science subject.
• 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;
• Any other qualification that may be considered equivalent to (a) and (b) above, by the University Senate.

Qualifications For Entry Into Year Two

• 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)
• 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 recognised by the Senate of the University of Lagos with Credit/Merit (in proposed subject of study) and any other Science subject

General Information

• Applicants for Distance Learning Institute programme shall not be less than 21 years of age by 31st December, 2017 i.e. applicants whose date of birth were on or before 31st December, 1996
• Offer of admission to programmes listed above is subject to viable number of qualified applicants.
• On-line Print Out Results Slips will not be honoured at the point of registration.
• Candidates awaiting results are not eligible to apply.
• Certificates and not Statement of Result Slips are acceptable for WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO results obtained before 2015.
• All completed application forms are to be submitted on or before the closing date below
• Candidates should be on the look out for the date and details of a selection test/screening.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2018

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Procedure for Application

• Step 1: Visit the Unilag application portal: http://applications.unilag.edu.ng
• Step 2: Click "Start a Fresh Application"
• Step 3: Select Distance Leaning Institution as application Type, then provide your Surname, First name, Middle name, mobile number and email address.
• Step 4: Click the pay now to pay the application fee of N17,500 (Seventeen Thousand, Five Hundred Naira) only: online or print the payment advice to make payment at any Commercial Bank.
• Step 5: Return to the application portal (http://applications.unilag.edu.ng) after payment, click continue application, provide your payment reference number and your surname in lowercase as password.
• Step 6: Complete the application form, submit online and print a copy. (Applicant is also given the opportunity to save Application Form and later complete the form in case certain information are not readily available).

For further Assistance, applicants may call any of these Help Lines: +234-1-293-0910,  +234-907-368-9973,  +234-907-342-3647;  E-mail Address: [email protected]