Official List of Courses Offered in University of Lagos (UNILAG) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in the University of Lagos (UNILAG): Are you planning to study at the “University of First Choice and the Nation’s Pride”? If you have chosen UNILAG for the 2026/2027 academic session, you are targeting the most competitive university in Nigeria.

Located in Akoka, Yaba, UNILAG is not just famous for its lagoon view and high-energy campus life; it is known for rigorous academic standards. Unlike many universities that struggle with accreditation, almost every course in UNILAG is a “Hot Cake.”

NOTE: Before you browse the list, you must be aware of the massive changes UNILAG has made to its curriculum recently. If you rely on old blogs, you might apply for a course that no longer exists in its old form.

1. Mass Communication Unbundled: UNILAG has phased out the single “Mass Communication” degree for new intakes. It is now a full Faculty of Communication and Media Studies with specialized degrees like Public Relations, Journalism, and Broadcasting.

2. New Tech Faculty: UNILAG now has a Faculty of Computing & Informatics. You can now study Cybersecurity and Software Engineering as standalone degrees, not just under Computer Science.

3. The “One Sitting” Rule: UNILAG is famous for its strict entry requirements. For almost all courses (especially Medicine, Law, and Engineering), UNILAG often demands 5 Credits in ONE Sitting. If you have two sittings (WAEC + NECO), you are at high risk of disqualification.

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

1. Faculty of Communication and Media Studies (New)

Formerly just a department, this is now a full faculty.

• B.Sc. Broadcasting

• B.Sc. Journalism and Media Studies

• B.Sc. Mass Communication (Note: Often retained for PG or transition, but undergraduates are encouraged to pick specializations.)

• B.Sc. Public Relations and Advertising

2. Faculty of Computing and Informatics (New & Hot)

• Computer Science — The classic tech degree.

• Cybersecurity — New and highly sought after.

• Data Science (Check portal for availability)

• Information Technology

• Software Engineering

3. College of Medicine

This college is located at the Idi-Araba Campus, not Akoka. Admission is strictly by merit.

• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)

• Dentistry

• Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS)

• Nursing Science — Extremely competitive.

• Pharmacology

• Physiology

• Physiotherapy

• Radiography

4. Faculty of Pharmacy

• Pharmacy (B.Pharm / Pharm.D)

5. Faculty of Law

• Law (LL.B) — UNILAG produces some of the best lawyers in Nigeria. Literature-in-English is compulsory.

6. Faculty of Engineering

• Biomedical Engineering — A rare course in Nigeria.

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil and Environmental Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

• Petroleum and Gas Engineering

• Surveying and Geoinformatics

• Systems Engineering — Unique to UNILAG, focusing on robotics and AI systems.

7. Faculty of Management Sciences

• Accounting — The most competitive course in this faculty.

• Actuarial Science

• Banking and Finance

• Business Administration

• Employment Relations and Human Resource Management (ER&HRM) — Formerly IRPM.

• Insurance

• Taxation

8. Faculty of Social Sciences

• Economics — Requires a very high JAMB score.

• Geography

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Social Work

• Sociology

9. Faculty of Science

• Biochemistry

• Botany

• Cell Biology and Genetics

• Chemistry

• Fisheries

• Geology

• Geophysics

• Industrial Mathematics

• Marine Biology — UNILAG is one of the best places for this due to its location.

• Mathematics

• Microbiology

• Physics

• Zoology

10. Faculty of Environmental Sciences

• Architecture — Requires a portfolio or creativity test.

• Building

• Estate Management

• Quantity Surveying

• Urban and Regional Planning

11. Faculty of Arts

• Chinese Studies — UNILAG has a strong Confucius Institute.

• Creative Arts (Music, Theatre, Visual Arts)

• English Language

• French

• History and Strategic Studies — Note: This is UNILAG’s version of International Relations.

• Igbo / Yoruba (Linguistics and African Languages)

• Philosophy

• Russian

• Christian / Islamic Religious Studies

12. Faculty of Education

UNILORIN is a giant in teacher training.

• Adult Education

• Business Education

• Early Childhood Education

• Educational Administration

• Guidance and Counselling

• Human Kinetics and Health Education

• Science and Technology Education (Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics, Integrated Science)

• Arts and Social Sciences Education (English, French, History, Geog, Econs)

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into UNILAG, you need to understand their “No Nonsense” rules:

1. The Age Limit (16 Years)

• UNILAG is extremely strict about age. You MUST be 16 years old by October 31st of the admission year. If you are 15 years old, do not apply; you will be screened out even with a 350 JAMB score.

2. The First Choice Rule

• UNILAG does not accept Second Choice candidates. You must pick them as your First Choice in JAMB to be eligible for Post-UTME.

3. The Mathematics Rule

• For almost every course in UNILAG (including Social Sciences and some Management courses), you need a Credit in Mathematics.

• Further Mathematics: If you are applying for Engineering or Mathematics, having Further Maths in your O’Level gives you a massive advantage, though not always mandatory if your General Maths is an A1.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does UNILAG offer International Relations? No. UNILAG does not offer International Relations as a standalone undergraduate degree. You should apply for History and Strategic Studies or Political Science.

Does UNILAG offer Business Administration? Yes. It is one of the most popular courses in the Faculty of Management Sciences.

Is Geology in Science or Engineering? At UNILAG, Geology and Geophysics are in the Faculty of Science. However, Surveying and Geoinformatics is in the Faculty of Engineering.