Official List of Courses Offered in University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN): Are you planning to study at the “Better By Far” university? If you have chosen the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) in Kwara State for the 2026/2027 academic session, you are targeting the most sought-after university in Nigeria.

UNILORIN is famous for one thing above all else: Speed. It has one of the most stable academic calendars in the country. When you enter a 4-year course, you are almost guaranteed to graduate in 4 years. This stability makes admission extremely fierce.

NOTE: Before you browse the list, you must be aware of the massive expansion in UNILORIN’s academic portfolio. The National Universities Commission (NUC) has recently approved several high-tech and modern courses for UNILORIN.

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Here: You can now study B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence at UNILORIN.

• Nuclear Science: UNILORIN has become one of the few schools to offer a B.Sc. Nuclear Science and B.Eng. Nuclear Engineering.

• Mass Comm is Active: Unlike some rumors, Mass Communication is fully active under the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, alongside Information and Communication Science.

Below is the official and accredited list of courses offered at UNILORIN for the 2026/2027 session, categorized by their Faculties.

1. Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences (CIS)

This is the “Tech and Media” hub of the university.

• Computer Science — One of the most competitive courses.

• Information and Communication Science — Often confused with Mass Comm, but it focuses more on the IT/Data aspect of communication.

• Library and Information Science

• Mass Communication — Extremely popular.

• Telecommunication Science

2. College of Health Sciences

Admission here is strictly by merit. The “One Sitting” rule applies heavily here (see Admission Secrets below).

• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)

• Nursing Science — Very high demand.

• Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS)

• Physiotherapy

• Optometry — A 6-year professional course.

• Anatomy

• Physiology

• Community Health Science (New)

3. Faculty of Pharmacy

• Pharmacy (Pharm.D) — Now a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

4. Faculty of Engineering and Technology

• Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

• Biomedical Engineering — One of the few universities offering this.

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Food Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

• Nuclear Engineering — New & Specialized.

• Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

5. Faculty of Physical Sciences

• Chemistry

• Geology

• Geomatics (New)

• Industrial Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Statistics

6. Faculty of Life Sciences

• Biochemistry

• Microbiology

• Plant Biology

• Zoology

• Parasitology and Entomology (New)

7. Faculty of Law

• Common Law (LL.B)

• Common and Islamic Law — You need a background in Islamic Studies/Arabic for this.

8. Faculty of Agriculture

• Agriculture (General options in Agronomy, Animal Production, etc.)

• Aquaculture and Fisheries

• Forestry and Wildlife

• Home Economics and Food Science

9. Faculty of Environmental Sciences

• Architecture

• Estate Management

• Quantity Surveying

• Surveying and Geoinformatics

• Urban and Regional Planning

10. Faculty of Management Sciences

• Accounting — Very competitive.

• Business Administration

• Finance

• Industrial Relations and Personnel Management

• Marketing

• Public Administration

• Cooperative Economics and Management (New)

11. Faculty of Social Sciences

• Criminology and Security Studies — The “Hot Cake” of the faculty.

• Economics

• Geography and Environmental Management

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Social Work

• Sociology

• Intelligence and Security Studies (New)

12. Faculty of Arts

• Arabic Studies

• Christian Studies

• Comparative Religious Studies

• English Language

• French

• History and International Studies

• Islamic Studies

• Linguistics

• Performing Arts

• Yoruba

13. Faculty of Education

UNILORIN is a giant in teacher training.

• Adult Education

• Agricultural Science Education

• Arts Education (English, French, History, Arabic, Yoruba, Christian/Islamic Studies)

• Christian Education (New)

• Counselor Education

• Educational Management

• Educational Technology

• Health Education

• Human Kinetics

• Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Computer Science)

• Social Sciences Education (Economics, Geography, Social Studies)

• Technology Education (Woodwork, Metalwork, Electrical, Building)

14. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

• Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into UNILORIN, you must understand their unique “Screening Formula.”

1. The “One Sitting” Rule UNILORIN is very strict with O-Level sittings for top courses.

• You MUST have ONE Sitting (5 Credits) for:

  • Medicine and Surgery

  • Pharmacy

  • Optometry

  • Computer Engineering

• If you combine two results (e.g., WAEC + NECO) for these courses, you are automatically disqualified during screening.

2. The 50-30-20 Admission Formula UNILORIN typically calculates your aggregate score based on three pillars:

• JAMB Score: 50%

• Post-UTME Screening: 30%

• O’Level Grades: 20% (A1 gives you more points than B2 or C4).

• Tip: This means your WAEC/NECO result is actually part of your “exam” score. If you have many C’s, your aggregate drops significantly.

3. Catchment Area

• UNILORIN gives preference to candidates from its catchment states: Kwara, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, Sokoto, and Zamfara.

• However, the Merit List (45% of admission) is open to everyone nationwide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does UNILORIN write Post-UTME exams? Usually, No. UNILORIN typically conducts an Online Screening (Point-Based System) rather than a physical exam. However, always check the portal in August/September as policies can change.

Is Nursing Science accredited? Yes. The Faculty of Nursing Science is fully accredited and admitting students.

Does UNILORIN offer Cyber Security? While they offer Computer Science, the specific specialized degree is Information and Communication Science or the new Artificial Intelligence. “Cyber Security” modules are covered under these, but a standalone B.Sc Cyber Security is often housed under the new departmental structures. Stick to Computer Science or Info-Comm Science to be safe unless the portal specifically lists Cyber Security this year.