Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates into the School of Foundation Studies, University of Lagos for the 2017/2018 Academic Session.
Highly successful candidates, after an approved examination administered by the Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB), are eligible for consideration for Direct Entry admission into the 200 Level of the Degree Programmes of the University through JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board), or admission into the University of Bedfordshire, University of Central Lancashire, University of the West of England, De Montfort University, Leicester, and University of Birmingham, UK and Soochow University, China. Please note that the programme does not currently have facilities for the visually impaired and is strictly a non-residential programme.
SUBJECTS COMBINATION
The School of Foundation Studies will provide an intensive one-year programme, teaching subjects in line with the JUPEB Syllabus for admission according to the following subject combination groupings:
S/N SUBJECT COMBINATION DESIGNATION
ACC_BUS_ECO SFS01
ACC_ECO_GEO SFS02
ACC_ECO_GOV SFS03
ART_CRS_GOV SFS04
ART_CRS_MUS SFS05
ART_GOV_MUS SFS06
ART_LIT_MUS SFS07
ART_MAT_PHY SFS08
BIO_CHE_PHY SFS09
BIO_ECO_GEO SFS10
BIO_ECO_GOV SFS11
BIO_ECO_LIT SFS12
BIO_MAT_PHY SFS13
BUS_ECO_GOV SFS14
CHE_ECO_MAT SFS15
CHE_PHY_MAT SFS16
CRS_FRE_LIT SFS17
CRS_GOV_MUS SFS18
CRS_GOV_YOR SFS19
CRS_GOV_IGB SFS20
CRS_LIT_HIS SFS21
CRS_LIT_MUS SFS22
ECO_GEO_GOV SFS23
ECO_GOV_ISS SFS24
ECO_GOV_LIT SFS25
ECO_MAT_PHY SFS26
FRE_GOV_ISS SFS27
FRE_HIS_ISS SFS28
GOV_CRS_ECO SFS29
GOV_HIS_ISS SFS30
GOV_LIT_HIS SFS31
GOV_LIT_MUS SFS32
HIS_GOV_CRS SFS33
ISS_GOV_LIT SFS34
LIT_GOV_CRS SFS35
LIT_HIS_ISS SFS36
MAT_GEO_ECO SFS37
MAT_PHY_GEO SFS38
GOV_ISS_ECO SFS39
BIO_CHE_ECO SFS40
LEGEND:
CODE SUBJECT
ACC Accounting
ART Visual Arts
BIO Biology
BUS Business Studies
CHE Chemistry
CRS Christian Religious Studies
ECO Economics
FRE French
GEO Geography
GOV Government
HIS History
ISS Islamic Studies
IGB Igbo
LIT Literature in English
MAT Mathematics
MUS Music
PHY Physics
YOR Yoruba
Admission Requirements
A minimum of FIVE credits (English Language, Mathematics and three relevant subjects) obtained in one sittingat the SSCE/WASSC, GCE/O/L, NECO with results obtained before registration.
University of Lagos has zero tolerance for drug abuse, sexual harassment, examination malpractice and other anti-social behavior. All admitted students will undergo compulsory medical test.
Method Of Application
PROCEDURE FOR COMPLETING SCHOOL OF FOUNDATION STUDIES e- APPLICATION FORM:
-visit the University of Lagos website (www.unilag.edu.ng)
on the prospective students menu, click on the School of Foundation Studies
-go through the information on subject combinations relevant to your proposed choice of course of study for Direct Entry admission.
-complete the Pre-Application Form to obtain a payment reference number (PRN) using the applicant’s names.
For University of Lagos Staff Children:
-Click the staff biological child link, provide 5 digit staff ID number and select appropriate name on the staff children list to obtain a payment reference number (PRN).
-Cost of Application Form (including on line practice tests (excluding Bank Charges)): N25, 000.00 (non-refundable).
Make payment at any Commercial bank in Nigeria with the payment reference number (PRN)
– Return to the University website, click on School of Foundation Studies and click on continue Application. Log in with PRN and applicant’s surname in lowercase as password.
– Complete the application form, print two copies and bring along to the entrance examination on 10th – 14th July, 2017
N.B.: Please read the information on the subject combination relevant to your course of study before completing the application forms online
The Application opens on Monday, 8th May, 2017 and closes on Friday, 30th June, 2017.
Examination Dates: 10th – 14th July, 2017.
Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Testing (Please check the Unilag Website a week before examination to verify your venue and examination date).
All Questions are Multiple Choice.
Examination subjects are: Mathematics, English Language (20 questions each) and 3 other relevant subjects (according to candidates choice of subject combination) of 15 questions each, that is, a total of 85 questions to be answered in 1 hour.
Students are to report at designated venues – according to the schedule on the ExaminationPass.
All candidates must be at the designated venues two hours before the scheduled Examinationtime.
Results: Results and Merit Admission will be released on the University website on Tuesday, 25th July , 2017.
Registration/Verification: 31st July – 11th August, 2017
Lecture Begins: 14th August, 2017
Period of Programme: 31st July 2017 – 30th June, 2018
