The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has opened supplementary admission into its School of Foundation Studies for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Applications open on Monday, October 5, 2026, and will close on Friday, October 23, 2026.
The supplementary entrance examination will hold on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The application form costs ₦35,000, excluding bank charges.
This gives candidates who missed the earlier UNILAG Foundation admission exercise another opportunity to apply for the university’s one-year Foundation programme.
UNILAG Supplementary Foundation Admission 2026/2027 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Institution | University of Lagos (UNILAG) |
| Programme | School of Foundation Studies |
| Academic session | 2026/2027 |
| Application type | Supplementary admission |
| Application opens | October 5, 2026 |
| Application deadline | October 23, 2026 |
| Application fee | ₦35,000 excluding bank charges |
| Entrance examination | October 31, 2026 |
| Programme type | Foundation/JUPEB programme |
Who Can Apply for UNILAG Supplementary Foundation Admission?
UNILAG says interested and suitably qualified candidates can apply for the supplementary admission exercise.
Applicants are required to have at least five O’Level credit passes obtained at one sitting.
The five credits must include:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Three other subjects relevant to the applicant’s intended programme
Accepted O’Level qualifications include SSCE/WASSCE, GCE O’Level and NECO.
Candidates should pay particular attention to the required subject combination for the course they intend to study before submitting an application.
How Much Is the UNILAG Foundation Supplementary Form?
The UNILAG School of Foundation Studies application form costs ₦35,000.
The ₦35,000 application fee is non-refundable and excludes bank charges.
Applicants should generate the appropriate Payment Reference Number (PRN) through the UNILAG application system before making payment.
How to Apply for UNILAG Supplementary Foundation Admission
Candidates can complete the application online through the official University of Lagos application portal.
Follow these steps:
- Visit the UNILAG applications portal at applications.unilag.edu.ng.
- Select Start a Fresh Application.
- Choose the School of Foundation Studies under the prospective students section.
- Check the subject combination required for your proposed course.
- Complete the pre-application form.
- Ensure your names are entered exactly as they appear on your National Identification Number (NIN) slip and other official documents.
- Generate your Payment Reference Number (PRN).
- Pay the ₦35,000 application fee at a commercial bank using the PRN.
- Return to the UNILAG application portal.
- Log in using your PRN as the username and your surname in lowercase as the password.
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit the application and print copies of the completed form for your records.
Candidates should carefully check all information supplied before finally submitting the form.
UNILAG Supplementary Foundation Admission Deadline
The deadline for the sale of supplementary Foundation admission forms is Friday, October 23, 2026.
Candidates therefore have from October 5 to October 23, 2026 to complete the application process.
UNILAG has advised prospective candidates to submit their applications within the stipulated period.
Waiting until the final day may also create unnecessary problems if there are payment or portal issues.
When Is the UNILAG Supplementary Foundation Entrance Exam?
The UNILAG supplementary School of Foundation Studies entrance examination will hold on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Candidates who successfully apply should prepare for the examination and monitor the email address used during registration.
UNILAG states that an applicant’s examination pass will be sent to the email address provided during registration before the examination.
What to Expect in the UNILAG Foundation Entrance Examination
UNILAG’s published information for the 2026/2027 School of Foundation Studies admission exercise states that the entrance examination is a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
The examination consists of multiple-choice questions.
Candidates are tested in:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Three other subjects relevant to their selected subject combination
For the main 2026/2027 admission exercise, UNILAG specified 85 questions to be answered within 45 minutes.
Candidates preparing for the supplementary examination should therefore take their preparation seriously, particularly in English, Mathematics and the subjects related to their intended programme.
What Is the UNILAG Foundation Programme?
The UNILAG School of Foundation Studies runs an intensive one-year programme based on the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) syllabus.
Students who successfully complete the programme and perform well in the JUPEB examination may be considered for Direct Entry admission into 200 Level of eligible degree programmes through JAMB.
However, completing the Foundation programme or passing JUPEB does not automatically guarantee admission into a candidate’s preferred UNILAG degree programme.
UNILAG explains that undergraduate admission remains subject to the approved capacity for each programme and other applicable admission conditions.
Is UNILAG Foundation the Same as Regular UTME Admission?
No.
The School of Foundation Studies provides an alternative pathway towards university admission.
Students undertake the Foundation/JUPEB programme and, after successfully completing the required examination, may seek Direct Entry admission into 200 Level.
This supplementary Foundation admission should therefore not be confused with UNILAG undergraduate supplementary admission, Post-UTME or change-of-course exercises.
The October 2026 application is specifically for the UNILAG School of Foundation Studies.
Important Dates for Applicants
Candidates should keep the following dates in mind:
Application starts: Monday, October 5, 2026
Application closes: Friday, October 23, 2026
Supplementary entrance examination: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Applicants have a relatively short application window, so eligible candidates who intend to participate should complete the process before the deadline.
Before You Apply
Before paying for the form, confirm that you meet the O’Level requirements and that your subjects correspond with the Foundation subject combination required for your intended degree programme.
Your personal information should also match your official records, particularly your NIN, birth certificate and O’Level result.
The ₦35,000 application fee is non-refundable, so candidates should check these details carefully before making payment.
Final Note
UNILAG’s supplementary Foundation admission gives candidates another opportunity to join the School of Foundation Studies for the 2026/2027 academic session after the earlier application exercise.
Applications are open from October 5 to October 23, 2026, while the supplementary entrance examination is scheduled for October 31, 2026.
Candidates who meet the requirements should apply through the official UNILAG application portal and complete their registration before the deadline.