This article will look at the Requirements for admission into the Department of Computer Science at the University Of Lagos (UNILAG).
One detail on this page separates UNILAG from most other Computer Science departments. Further Mathematics is required among the five O’level credits, not merely accepted as an alternative to another subject.
That single condition rules out a large number of otherwise strong candidates, because many secondary schools offer Further Mathematics only to a small group or not at all.
The UTME combination and the direct entry routes are set out below as well, so you can see which path fits the qualifications you already hold.
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is one of the most prestigious tertiary institutions in the Southwest Region and Nigeria, with its outstanding reputation for building and producing great personalities in various fields of Life.
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Department Of Computer Science is one of the most outstanding faculties in the University, with its record of producing the best individuals in Computer Operation and other fields related to it.
Unilag Computer Science Admission Requirements
O’Level Subjects
Five O/Level credit passes in English, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
All five subjects are named, so nothing can be substituted. Biology, Agricultural Science and Technical Drawing will not fill any of these places, however strong the grades.
Check your result sheet for Further Mathematics before anything else. If it is missing, a resit is the only route to eligibility, and that costs an examination cycle.
UTME Subjects
English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics.
Four papers, all compulsory. Further Mathematics appears in the O’level list but not here, so the two sets of subjects are not identical and should be read separately.
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Direct Entry Requirements
- Very good passes in three JUPEB/A Level subjects: Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry.
- HND/ND (Distinction) in related Engineering courses
Both routes set a high bar. The first asks for three subjects rather than the usual two, and the second asks for a distinction rather than an upper credit.
Note that the diploma route specifies related Engineering courses. Applicants holding a diploma in another field should confirm with the department whether it is recognised.
Getting Into UNILAG Computer Science
Three conditions decide the UTME route: five O’level credits in English, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, and the four UTME papers listed above.
Further Mathematics is the one that most often ends an application before it starts, so confirm it first and plan a resit early if you need one.
Candidates with three strong JUPEB or A level passes, or a distinction at ND or HND level in a related engineering course, should weigh direct entry instead.
Requirements are reviewed between admission cycles, so check the current position with UNILAG before you commit Computer Science to your form.