If you’re interested in postgraduate programmes of the University of Lagos; – the University of First Choice and the Nation’s Pride, then you are definitely making the right choice. UNILAG Postgraduate degree programme is fully recognized and offers a flexible mode of study in Full-Time, Part-Time, Executive and Sandwich
The University of Lagos Unilag offer Postgraduate degree in the following programmes;
- Postgraduate Diploma Programmes (PGD)
- Masters Degree Programmes (i.e. M.Sc., M.Ed., M.A., LL.M, etc)
- Professional Masters Degree Programmes (i.e. MBA, MILD, MILR, MPH, MDSS, MPIA, MPA, MGIS, MEM, MFM, MSEM, MRPP, MDF, MHDM, MPE, MDM, MTTFL, etc)
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes
Please Take Note
- Candidates who have not completed the National Youth Service Corps programme or currently undergoing a Postgraduate programme need not apply. Such applicants will be automatically disqualified.
- Candidates awaiting Bachelor’s degree results need not apply.
- A holder of Degree obtained from an Outreach/Satellite are not eligible to apply.
- All academic transcripts must reach the Deputy Registrar/Administrative Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies on or before the start of the session admission is being sought.
University of Lagos (UNILAG) Postgraduate Diploma Courses
- Postgraduate Diploma in Anaesthesia (Full Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Geophysics (Part Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cell Biology and Genetics (Forensic Biology)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cell Biology and Genetics (Genetic Counselling)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Part Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (Part Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Economics (Part Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Full Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Sandwich)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Administration and Planning (Part Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical/Electronics (Part Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in English Language (Part Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Design (Part Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Finance (Part Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling (Part Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Administration and Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Communications & Navigation (PGD-MC)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Environmental Studies (PGD-ME)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communications (Full Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communications (Part Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics (Part Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (Part Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Music (Full Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Philosophy (Full Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Philosophy (Part Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (Part Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Surveying and Geoinformatics (Full Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Theatre Arts (Full Time)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Arts (Full Time)
UNILAG Postgraduate Diploma Admission requirement
An applicant for admission to a programme shall be:
- Must possess a Bachelors’s degree of this University or any approved University;
- A person who holds other qualification(s) recognized by the senate of the University of Lagos;
- In addition to (i) and (ii) above, an applicant may be required, as a condition for admission, to undergo a selection process in the form of written and/or oral examinations.
University of Lagos (UNILAG) Doctor of Philosophy Courses
- Doctor of Philosophy Civil and Environmental Engineering (Geotechnics and Foundation Option)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Religion Education (CRS) (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting (Part time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Actuarial Science (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Adult Education (Full Time))
- Doctor of Philosophy in Analytical Chemistry (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Analytical Chemistry (Part time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Anatomy (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Entomology and Pest Management (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture (Part time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry (Part time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biology Education (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biopharmacy (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Botany (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Building (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Business Education (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Cell Biology and Genetics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Cell Biology and Genetics (Cell and Molecular Biology) (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Cell Biology and Genetics (Environmental Biology) (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Cell Biology and Genetics (Environmental Biology) (Part time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Cell Biology and Genetics (Genetics) ( Full Time
- Doctor of Philosophy in Cell Biology and Genetics (Genetics) (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Cell Biology and Genetics (Genetics) (Part time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (Part time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry Education (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Highway & Traffic Option) (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Structures Option) (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Water Resources Option) (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis
- Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Pathology (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Pharmacy (Full Time))
- Doctor of Philosophy in Commercial and Industrial Law (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Education (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (Part time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Construction Management (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Theory (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Early Childhood Education (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Economics Education (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education Music (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration and Planning (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Technology (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical/Electronics (Communications Option) (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical/Electronics (Electrical Power Option) (Full Time))
- Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical/Electronics (Electronics Option) (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in English Education (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in English Language (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in English Literature (Full Time))
- Doctor of Philosophy in English Literature Education (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Chemistry (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Chemistry (Part time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Management (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Management (Part time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Estate Management (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Physiology (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Finance (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Fisheries (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in French (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in French Education (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Geography and Planning (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Geography Education (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Geology (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Guidance and Counselling (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Health Education (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in History and Strategic Studies (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in History Education (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Igbo (Full Time))
- Doctor of Philosophy in Igbo Education (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in International Law (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Management (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Biology (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mass Communications (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (Part time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Measurement and Evaluation (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Microbiology (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Parasitology (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Physics (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (Part time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology (Full Time))
- Doctor of Philosophy in Music (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Resources Conservation (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Operations Research (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Organisation Behaviour (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Parasitology and Bioinformatics (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology (Part time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacognosy (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy of Education (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Physics Education (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Physiotherapy (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Population Education (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Private and Property Law (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Production/Operations Management (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Public Law (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Quantity Surveying (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Religion Education (CRS/IRS) (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Religion Education (IRS) (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Risk Management and Insurance (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Social Studies Education (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology of Education (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Sports Administration/Mgt. (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Sports Psychology (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Surveying and Geoinformatics (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Systems Engineering (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Theatre Arts (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Toxicology (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Transportation Planning and Management (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Urban & Regional Planning (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Visual Arts (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Yoruba (Full Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Yoruba Education (Full Time)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) admission requirement
- A candidate who has obtained the degree of Master of Philosophy must have a minimum CGPA of 4.0.
- A candidate who has obtained the degree of Masters of Science must have a minimum CGPA of 4.0.
- Candidates must clear with the respective Departments as to the availability of vacancies/supervisors before applying.
- All candidates may be required to undergo a selection process as may be determined by the department.
For M. Phil and Ph.D. programmes only, admission shall be processed at the beginning of each semester. All candidates for M. Phil./Ph.D Admissions are to provide transcripts of their masters’ degrees or formal evidence of performance at master’s level.
University of Lagos (UNILAG) Master of Philosophy Courses
- Master of Philosophy in Public Health (Full Time)
- Master of Arts in History and Strategic Studies (Part time)
- Master of Pensions Management (Part time)
- Master of Philosophy in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (Power Option) Full Time
- Master of Philosophy in Accounting (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Actuarial Science (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Adult Education (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Analytical Chemistry (Part time)
- Master of Philosophy in Anatomy (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Applied Entomology and Pest Management
- Master of Philosophy in Architecture (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Biochemistry (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Biochemistry (Part time)
- Master of Philosophy in Biology Education (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Botany (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Building (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Business Education (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Cell Biology and Genetics (Cell and Molecular Biology) (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Cell Biology and Genetics (Environmental Biology) (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Cell Biology and Genetics (Environmental Biology) (Part time)
- Master of Philosophy in Cell Biology and Genetics (Genetics) (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Chemistry (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Chemistry (Part Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Chemistry Education (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Geotechnics) (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Highways; Traffic Option) (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Highways; Traffic Option) (Part time)
- Master of Philosophy in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Structures Option) (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Structures Option) (Part time)
- Master of Philosophy in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Water Resources Option) (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis
- Master of Philosophy in Clinical Pathology (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Clinical Pharmacy (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Commercial and Industrial Law (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Computer Science (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Construction Management (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Curriculum Theory (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Early Childhood Education (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Economics (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Economics (Part time)
- Master of Philosophy in Economics Education (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Education Music (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Educational Administration and Planning (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Educational Psychology (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Educational Technology (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Electrical/Electronics (Communications Option) (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Electrical/Electronics (Electrical Power Option) (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Electrical/Electronics (Electrical Power Option) (Part time)
- Master of Philosophy in English Education (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in English Language (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in English Literature (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in English Literature Education (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Environmental Chemistry (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Environmental Chemistry (Part time)
- Master of Philosophy in Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Management (From Masters
- Master of Philosophy in Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Management (From First Degree
- Master of Philosophy in Estate Management (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Exercise Physiology Master of Philosophy in Exercise Physiology (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Finance (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Finance (Part time)
- Master of Philosophy in Fisheries (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in French (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in French (Part time)
- Master of Philosophy in French Education (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Geography and Planning (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Geography Education (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Geology (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Geophysics (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Guidance and Counseling (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Health Education (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in History and Strategic Studies (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in History Education (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Igbo (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Igbo Education (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Insurance (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in International Law (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Management (Part time)
- Master of Philosophy in Marine Biology (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Marketing (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Mass Communications (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Mass Communications (Part time)
- Master of Philosophy in Mathematics (Applied Option) (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Mathematics (Pure Option) (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Mathematics Education (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Measurement and Evaluation (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Medical Microbiology (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Medical Parasitology (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Medical Physics (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (Full Time))
- Master of Philosophy in Microbiology (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Music (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Natural Resources Conservation (From First Degree
- Master of Philosophy in Natural Resources Conservation (From Masters
- Master of Philosophy in Operations Research (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Organisation Behaviour (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Organization Behavior (Part time)
- Master of Philosophy in Parasitology and Bioinformatics (From First Degree
- Master of Philosophy in Parasitology and Bioinformatics (From Masters
- Master of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Pharmacognosy (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Pharmacology (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Philosophy (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Physics (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Physics Education (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Physiology (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Physiotherapy (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Political Science (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Population Education (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Private and Property Law (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Production/Operations Management (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Psychology (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Public Law (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Quantity Surveying (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Religion Education (CRS) (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Religion Education (CRS/IRS) (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Religion Education (IRS) (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Risk Management and Insurance (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Social Studies Education (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Sociology (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Sociology (Part time)
- Master of Philosophy in Sociology of Education (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Sports Administration/Mgt. (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Sports Administration/Mgt. (Part time)
- Master of Philosophy in Sports Psychology (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Statistics (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Surveying and Geoinformatics (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Systems Engineering /option>
- Master of Philosophy in Theatre Arts (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Toxicology (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Transportation Planning and Management (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Urban & Regional Planning (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Visual Arts (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Yoruba (Full Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Yoruba Education (Full Time)
- Master of Science (M.Sc) in Budgeting and Public Financial Management (Part time)
- Master of Science (M.Sc) in Budgeting and Public Financial Management (Full Time)
- Master of Security and Intelligence Studies (Part time)
- Master of Urban Logistics and Transport Policy (Part time)
- MPHILGEOEDU Master of Philosophy in Geography Education (Full Time)
- D Community Health and Primary Care Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health (Full Time)
Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil) admission requirement
To qualify for admission to the above programme:
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s honours degree from this University or any other approved University with at least a Second Class (Upper Division).
- Candidates with a Master’s degree with a minimum of CGPA of at least 3.50.
- All candidates to the M.Phil. programmes must contact the respective department for availability of supervisors before applying.
- The candidate may be required to undergo a selection process as determined by the respective department.