UNILAG JUPEB Admission Form 2025/2026
Interested in joining UNILAG’s 200-level through JUPEB? Here’s what you need to know about the 2025/2026 foundation programme, including how to apply, subject options, key dates and what to expect. Stick with this guide so you don’t miss anything.

The University of Lagos has opened applications for its School of Foundation Studies. This programme runs for one year and prepares students for Direct Entry into 200-level in UNILAG or partner universities in the UK, Scotland and China.
Admission is through the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB). If you pass the exam, you could be considered for Direct Entry into a Nigerian university or any of the partner schools abroad.
Take note, this programme is non-residential and not suitable for the visually impaired.
Partner Universities
Here are some of the universities students may gain entry into after completing the programme:University of Bedfordshire
University of Central Lancashire
University of the West of England
De Montfort University, Leicester
University of Birmingham
University of Nottingham
University of Surrey
University of Salford
University of Aberdeen
University of Dundee
Soochow University, China
Subject Combinations Offered
The foundation school groups subjects into combinations based on what you want to study.CRS/ISS – Government – Literature in English
JUPEB SC – 001
CRS/ISS – Government – Yoruba/Igbo
JUPEB SC – 002
CRS/ISS – Government – Music
JUPEB SC – 003
CRS/ISS – Government – Visual Arts
JUPEB SC – 004
CRS/ISS – French – Government
JUPEB SC – 005
CRS/ISS – French – Literature in English
JUPEB SC – 006
CRS/ISS – Literature in English – Music
JUPEB SC – 007
CRS/ISS – History – Literature in English
JUPEB SC – 008
CRS/ISS – History – Visual Arts
JUPEB SC – 009
CRS/ISS – Igbo/Yoruba – Literature in English
JUPEB SC – 010
CRS/ISS – Igbo/Yoruba – Visual Arts
JUPEB SC – 011
CRS/ISS – Music – Visual Arts
JUPEB SC – 012
Economics – History – Literature in English
JUPEB SC – 013
French – Igbo/Yoruba – Literature in English
JUPEB SC – 014
Government – Music – Literature in English
JUPEB SC – 015
Government – Music – Visual Arts
JUPEB SC – 016
Literature – Government – French
JUPEB SC – 017
Literature in English – Music – Visual Arts
JUPEB SC – 018
Accounting – Business Studies – Economics
JUPEB SC – 019
Accounting – Economics – Geography
JUPEB SC – 020
Accounting – Economics – Government
JUPEB SC – 021
Business Studies – Economics – Geography
JUPEB SC – 022
Business Studies – Economics – Government
JUPEB SC – 023
Business Studies – Economics – Mathematics
JUPEB SC – 024
Economics – Government – CRS/IRS
JUPEB SC – 025
Economics – Government – Literature in English
JUPEB SC – 026
Economics – Government – Mathematics
JUPEB SC – 027
Economics – Government – Biology
JUPEB SC – 028
Economics – Geography – Government
JUPEB SC – 029
Economics – Geography – Mathematics
JUPEB SC – 030
Biology – Chemistry – Physics
JUPEB SC – 031
Biology – Chemistry – Economics
JUPEB SC – 032
Biology – Chemistry – Mathematics
JUPEB SC – 033
Biology – Mathematics – Physics
JUPEB SC – 035
Chemistry – Mathematics – Economics
JUPEB SC – 036
Chemistry – Physics – Geography
JUPEB SC – 037
Chemistry – Physics – Mathematics
JUPEB SC – 038
Mathematics – Physics – Economics
JUPEB SC – 041
Mathematics – Physics – Geography
JUPEB SC – 042
Mathematics – Physics – Visual Arts
JUPEB SC – 043
Accounting – Economics – Mathematics
JUPEB SC – 044
CRS/IRS – Economics – Literature in English
JUPEB SC – 045
Before applying, match your intended university course with the right combination.
Admission Requirements
To apply, you must:Have at least five credits at one sitting in English, Mathematics and three related subjects
Use results from WAEC, NECO or GCE
Make sure these results are ready before registration
How to ApplyGo to applications.unilag.edu.ng and click on School of Foundation Studies.
Fill the pre-application form to get a Payment Reference Number (PRN). Use your correct names as shown on your NIN slip.
Pay ₦35,000 (excluding bank charges) at any commercial bank using your PRN.
Log back in with your PRN and surname (lowercase) to complete the application.
Print two copies of your filled form.
Your exam pass will be sent to your email a week before the test. Print and keep it.
Exam InfoDate: Saturday, 30 August 2025
Venue: Distance Learning Institute (DLI), University of Lagos
Type: Computer-Based Test
Questions: 85 total20 each in Maths and English
15 each in your 3 chosen subjects
Duration: 45 minutes
If you choose Maths in your subject combo, you’ll write Further Maths in the exam
Important DatesApplication opens: Monday, 26 May 2025
Closes: Friday, 15 August 2025
Exam date: Saturday, 30 August 2025
Results released on: unilag.edu.ng and foundation.unilag.edu.ng
A Few RemindersGetting good scores in JUPEB doesn’t guarantee admission into your first-choice course. Space is limited.
UNILAG might use other screening methods if there are more qualified candidates than available slots.
The school has a zero-tolerance policy on exam malpractice, cultism, drug abuse, sexual harassment, and indecent dressing.
Questions?
You can call the school office between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.:+2348056253631
+2348020758995
Or send an email to: [email protected]
Want more info? Head to the official UNILAG JUPEB admission page.