The Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos (DLI UNILAG) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for admission into the following programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. These programmes will be offered through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode:
AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES
- B.Sc. Accounting
- B.Sc. Business Administration
- B.Sc. Finance
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.Sc. Public Administration
- Education:
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Biology
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Chemistry
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Physics
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Mathematics
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Economics
- B.Ed. Early Childhood Education
- B.Ed. Educational Management
- B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
- B.Ed. Business Education
- B.A. (Ed.) English
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements of Five (5) credits in SSCE/GCE/NECO O’Level, including English Language and Mathematics, taken at not more than two sittings.
- Applicants seeking admission to Year Two should possess any of NCE, ND (Minimum of Lower Credit), JUPEB, IJMB, GCE A’ Levels in relevant subjects.
- Applicants seeking admission to Year Three should possess any of HND (Minimum of Lower Credit), Bachelor’s degree (Minimum of Third Class), and evidence of NYSC discharge Certificate, Exemption or Exclusion Certificate.
- Applicants seeking admission to Year Three with relevant Professional Qualifications such as ICAN, ACA, ACIB, ANAN, ACCA, ACMA, ACIS, CII, CIBN, and ANACIA are eligible to apply.
- Applicants awaiting results are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants for the Distance Learning Institute programmes should not be less than 16 years of age by October 31, 2026
- Admission is open to all applicants irrespective of any learning disability or challenge.
- Applicants are required to possess basic ICT skills to enable them to navigate the ICT-enabled supported Blended Learning Model (IESBL) of the ODL mode.
- There will be no UTME examination for Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos (UNILAG).
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION
The application is in two stages: DLI UNILAG and JAMB
STAGE 1: DLI UNILAG
Step 1: Log to UNILAG application portal http://applications.unilag.edu.ng
Step 2: Click “Start fresh Application”
Step 3: Select Distance Learning Institute as application type, then provide your Surname, First Name, Middle Name, JAMB Registration Number, Mobile Number, and E-mail Address.
Step 4: Click the “Pay now” to pay online, the application fee of N20,000:00 (Twenty Thousand Naira) only, OR Print the payment advice with Remita Number to make payment at any Commercial Bank.
Step 5: Return to the application portal (http://applications.unilag.edu.ng) after payment, click “continue application” enter your payment reference number and your surname in lower case as password.
Step 6: Complete all required details and upload necessary documents.
Step 7: Complete the application form, submit online, and print a copy. (Candidates can save their application form for later editing).
Step 8: All completed application forms must be submitted online on or before December 31, 2026
STAGE 2: JAMB
• Log on to JAMB CAP Website and register
• Pay the sum of N3,500 to obtain a registration number.
For further inquiries, kindly send an email to dlienquiries@unilag.edu.ng or/and dlistudentsupport@unilag.edu.ng
