UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA

INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION (ICE)

(Workforce Development through Academic Training)
www.ice.unilag.edu.ng

ADMISSION EXERCISE
FOR THE

2022/2023 ACADEMIC SESSION

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 THE INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION (ICE)
in Collaboration with the Faculties of:
 Art,
 Education
 Environmental Science,
 Management Sciences,
 Social Sciences and
 Science
hereby invite applications for admission into the following
BA/BSc. Degree Programmes
from February 21st, 2022
into the Departments listed below:

Faculty of Arts
 Creative Arts (Theatre Arts, Music and Visual Arts)
 English Language
 European Languages & Integration Studies (French and Russian)
 History and Strategic Studies
 Philosophy
 Linguistic, African and Asian Studies (Igbo and Yoruba)
 Religious studies (CRS and IRS)

Faculty of Education (Sandwich Programmes)

 Arts and Social Sciences Education
 Education Business
 Education Christian Religious Studies
 Education Early Childhood
 Education Economics
 Education English
 Education French
 Education Geography
 Education History
 Education Igbo
 Education Islamic Religious Studies
 Education Yoruba
 Educational Management
 Education Foundations
 Human Kinetics and Health Education
 Health Education (Mainstream)
 Human Kinetics Education
 Health Professionals
 Lifelong and Continuing Education
 Science and Technology Education
 Education Biology
 Education Chemistry
 Education Home economics

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  Education Integrated Science
 Education Mathematics
 Education Physics
 Education Technology

Faculty of Environmental Science

 Estate Management

Faculty of Management Sciences

 Actuarial Science
 Insurance
 Industrial Relations and Personnel Management (IRPM)

Faculty of Social Sciences

 Mass Communication
 Sociology
 Social Work
 Psychology

Faculty of Science
 B.Sc. (Hons) Statistics

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
The Institute of continuing Education (ICE) requires that candidates possess at least one of the following
to qualify for admission into any of its programmes.

i. WASC/SSCE/NECO/GCE (O’ level) or equivalent with Credit in at least (5) subjects

including English Language and Mathematics obtained at not more than two sittings.
ii. GCE (A’ Level) or Cambridge Examination or equivalent with principal passes in at least two
(2) relevant subjects.
iii. Diploma certificate (OND or HND) from any polytechnic or NCE from any college of
Education approved by the government.
iv. A First Degree of the University of Lagos or any other comparable institution approved by
the Senate.
v. A JUPEB result with a minimum of 2.00 Point.
vi. In addition, Candidates must not be less than 16 years of age and must fulfil any other
requirement set by the Faculty/Department where the programme is domiciled. See below for
specific departmental requirements.

Faculty of Arts
Eligible Candidate

(a) For 5 Year Programme, candidates with at least 5 O’ level credit pass including Mathematics and
English.

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(b) For 4 Year Programme, candidates with either JUPEB, OND, NCE or a Bachelor degree.
Candidates who apply for French must have French DALF: C1 or C2 or French Baccalaureate.
(c) For 3 Year Programme, candidates with a Bachelor Degree or HND certificate in the same course
of study.

Specific Department Requirements

 Department of Creative Arts

Theatre Arts:
5 Year Programme: Five O/level Credits in English Language, Lit-in English, Mathematics plus
two (2) other related subjects one of which must be an art subject passed at one sitting.
4 Year Programme: Either of the following is accepted.
 Credit passes in three related JUPEB subjects: JUPEB Certificates in the list courses
accepted Literature-in- English and any two of Igbo, Yoruba, CRS/IRS, French, History,
Government, Music and Visual Arts
 Three Advanced Level passes in Literature in English and any two of Igbo, Yoruba,
CRS/IRS, French, History, Government, Music and Fine Arts
 HND, NCE at Upper Credit level in Lit-in English, Theatre/ Drama.

Music

5 Year Programme: Five O/level Credits in English Language, Mathematics plus three other
related subjects.
4 Year Programme: HND/OND, at Upper Credit level in Music and Diploma or Advanced level in
Music from the Royal School of Music, London/Trinity College, London and the Musical Society of
Nigeria (MUSON).

Visual Arts

5 Year Programme: English, Mathematics, Visual Arts/Fine Art/Lit-in English and any other two
subjects.
4 Year Programme: All candidates must satisfy the minimum entry requirement as stated above
and (a), (b), or (c) below.
a) Credit passes in three related JUPEB subjects.
b) Credit passes in three A Level subjects in Visual Arts/Fine Arts and any other two subjects
preferably Lit-in English, Music, History, Igbo, Yoruba, CRS/IRS, French, and
Government.
c) Upper credit at OND/HND and NCE in Fine Arts/Visual Arts

 English Language
5 credit level passes in the SSCE/NECO/GCE (O/L) examinations in Mathematics, English
Language and Literature-in-English, one Art subject and any other subject in not more than two
sittings.

 European Languages & Integration Studies (French and Russian)

French

5 Year Programme: Candidates are required to have five O/Level credits in Mathematics, English
and any other three (3) Arts subjects. French DELF: (B1 or B2) is an added advantage.

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 4 Year Programme: Candidates are required to have French DALF: C1 or C2 or French
Baccalaureate

Russian
Candidates are required to have Five O/Level credits in English, Mathematics and three (3) other
Arts subjects. Credit passes in any European, Asian or African Language is an advantage.

 History and Strategic Studies

A minimum of five (5) credit passes at the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) or
its equivalent in English, Mathematics, History or Government, one Arts subject and any other
subject.

 Philosophy
Five Credit Passes in English, Mathematics, One Art subject or Government, and any other two
subjects.

 Linguistic, African and Asian Studies (Igbo and Yoruba)

Yoruba:
5 Year Programme: Credit pass in Mathematics, English, Yoruba and any other two subjects
from the Arts (Arabic, Fine Arts, French, Hausa, History, Igbo, IRK, CRK, Literature in English,
Music, etc.) or the Social Sciences (Business Methods, Geography, Government, Home
Management/ Home Economics, Commerce, Economics, etc.).
4 Year Programme: Candidate must possess at least 2 A-Level passes or equivalent in relevant
subjects - the University of Lagos Diploma in Linguistics/Yoruba/ JUPEB, IJMB, NCE (with
merit in two relevant principal subjects) or any other qualification approved by the Senate of this
University. In addition, Direct entry student must satisfy the O’level requirement above.

Igbo:
5 Year Programme: Credit pass in Mathematics, English, Igbo and any other two subjects from
the Arts (Arabic, Fine Arts, French, Hausa, History, IRK, CRK, Literature in English, Music,
Yoruba, etc.) or the Social Sciences (Business Methods, Geography, Government, Home
Management/ Home Economics, Commerce, Economics, etc.).
4 Year Programme: Candidate must possess at least 2 A-Level passes or equivalent in relevant
subjects - the University of Lagos Diploma in Linguistics/Igbo / JUPEB, IJMB, NCE (with merit
in two relevant principal subjects) or any other qualification approved by the Senate of this
University. In addition, Direct entry student must satisfy the O’level requirement above.

Faculty of Education (Sandwich Programmes)

To be eligible for admission into the Sandwich Degree Programme, a candidate must possess the
following qualifications:

a. The Senior Secondary Certificate (SSCE) or the General Certificate of Education (GCE) or its
equivalent with Credit Passes in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics obtained
at not more than two sittings in addition to relevant subjects as stated below:

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

4-YEAR- 5-YEAR-PROGRAMME ADMISSION
PROGRAMME (O/L)

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 ADMISSION (D/E)
BIOLOGY NCE with credit/merit in Five O/Level credit passes in English Language,
EDUCATION Biology with the required Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and any one of
O’level subjects Physics, Agricultural Science, Health Science.

MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
4-YEAR- 5-YEAR-PROGRAMME ADMISSION
PROGRAMME (O/L)
ADMISSION (D/E)
MATHEMATICS NCE with credit/merit in Five O/Level credit passes in English
EDUCATION Mathematics with the Language, Mathematics, Physics, and any two
required O’level subjects. of Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science,
Further Mathematics, Computer Studies/ Data
Processing.

EDUCATION HOME ECONOMICS

4-YEAR- 5-YEAR-PROGRAMME ADMISSION

PROGRAMME (O/L)
ADMISSION (D/E)
EDUCATION NCE/ND in Home Five O/Level credit passes in English
HOME Economics, Catering and Language, Mathematics, Chemistry
ECONOMICS Hotel Management, Textile Biology/Agricultural Science, and any one
Management, and any other of Economics, Home Economics, Physics,
relevant subject with a Food & Nutrition, Home Management,
minimum of merit pass and Clothing and Textile, Garment Making,
the required O’level subjects. Dyeing & Bleaching & Catering Craft
Practice.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT

4-YEAR-PROGRAMME 5-YEAR-PROGRAMME
ADMISSION (D/E) ADMISSION (O/L)
EDUCATIONAL NCE credit/merit in Arts, Social Five O/Level credit passes in English
MANAGEMENT Sciences, Language, Mathematics, Economics and
with the required O’level any two of Literature –in –English,
subjects. History, Government, Economics,
Geography, any Commerce, Geography,
any Nigerian Language, CRS/IRS.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN KINETICS & HEALTH EDUCATION

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 4-YEAR-PROGRAMME 5-YEAR-PROGRAMME
ADMISSION (D/E) ADMISSION (O/L)
HUMAN NCE credit /merit/ in Physical Education/ Five O/Level credit passes in
KINETICS AND Physical & Health Education/ Human English Language, Mathematics,
HEALTH Kinetics & Health Education with the Biology, Health-Science, Physical
EDUCATION required O’level subjects Education one Science subject and
any other subject.
HEALTH Diploma in Health Professional /Certificate Not applicable
PROFESSIONAL in Nursing or health related programmes,
with five O/Level credit passes in English
Language, Mathematics, Biology, Health-
Science, Physical Education one Science
subject and any other subject.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

4-YEAR-PROGRAMME 5-YEAR-PROGRAMME
ADMISSION (D/E) ADMISSION (O/L)
EDUCATIONAL NCE with credit/merit in Guidance and Five O/Level credit passes in English
FOUNDATIONS Counselling with the required O’level Language, Mathematics, and three of
subjects Literature-in –English, Economics,
CRS/IRS, Government, History,
Igbo/Yoruba, CRS/ IRS, French,
Geography and Civic Education.

DEPARTMENT OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION

ENGLISH EDUCATION

4-YEAR-PROGRAMME 5-YEAR-PROGRAMME
ADMISSION (D/E) ADMISSION (O/L)
ENGLISH NCE- Credit/ Merit in Five O/Level credit passes in English
EDUCATION English or Literature in Language, Mathematics, Literature-in –
English, with the required English, and any 2 other relevant
O’level subjects. subjects in Arts, Science and Social
Sciences.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

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 4-YEAR-PROGRAMME 5-YEAR-PROGRAMME
ADMISSION (D/E) ADMISSION (O/L)
EARLY NCE credit/ merit in Primary Five O/Level credit passes in English
CHILDHOOD Education/Early Childhood Language, Mathematics and any
EDUCATION Education with the required three subjects from Economics,
O’Level subjects Geography, Government, Civics,
History, CRS/IRS, Literature –in-
English, Biology, Chemistry or
Physics.

BUSINESS EDUCATION

4-YEAR-PROGRAMME 5-YEAR-PROGRAMME
ADMISSION (D/E) ADMISSION (O/L)
BUSINESS NCE credit/ merit level pass in Five O/Level credit passes in
EDUCATION Business Education with the English Language, Mathematics,
required O’level subjects Economics, and any two subjects
from Arts or Social Sciences, Data
Processing/ Office Practice,
Financial Accounting.

ECONOMICS EDUCATION

4-YEAR-PROGRAMME 5-YEAR-PROGRAMME
ADMISSION (D/E) ADMISSION (O/L)
ECONOMICS NCE credit/ merit passes in Five O/Level credit passes in English
EDUCATION Economics with the required Language, Mathematics, Economics, ,
O’level subjects and any two of History/Government,
Literature in English, Geography,
Financial Accounting and Civic
Education/Social Studies.

b. Students withdrawn from full time programmes either based on absenteeism or on GPA of less than
1.00 for three (3) consecutive semesters could be considered to continue on Sandwich programme
as direct entry students. This category of students must fulfil basic entry requirements and must be
at least on 200 level at the time of withdrawal.

c. A pass degree in Education/ any relevant discipline other than the already acquired degree could be
considered for admission.

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d. Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE)

e. Diploma from at least a two-year’s study from a recognized University.

f. General Nursing and Midwifery Certificates, Public Health Nursing Certificates. Diploma in Public
Nursing Certificate; General Nursing Certificate.

g. For non-NCE holders: (not below Lower Credit with at least 5 Credits in GCE O/L including
English Language.

THE DURATION OF PROGRAMMES BASED ON ENTRY QUALIFICATION

Entry qualifications Duration of programme
Ordinary level results five (5) years
National Certificate of Education four (4) years
Pass Degree in Education Three (3) years

Faculty of Management Sciences

Actuarial Science

Eligible Candidates
(a) 5 Year Programme
Five (5) credits passes in O’ Level subjects in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any
two of Financial Accounting, Data Processing, CRS/IRS, Further Mathematics, Geography,
Government, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Commerce, Civic Education, and Insurance obtained at
not more than two sittings.
(b) 4 Year Programme
National Diploma (OND) in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, and other
related areas obtained from accredited Polytechnics and Monotechnics recognized by the Senate of
the University of Lagos with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50 and above on a 5-
point scale; and also fulfilled the requirements in (a) above. Bachelors degree and HND in non-
relevant disciplines are also considered.
(c) 3 Year Programme
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, and
other related areas obtained from accredited Polytechnics and Monotechnics recognized by the
Senate of the University of Lagos with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50 and
above on a 5-point scale; and also fulfilled the requirements in (a) above.

Insurance
Eligible Candidates

(a) 5 Year Programme

Five (5) credits passes in O’ Level subjects in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any
two of Financial Accounting, Data Processing, CRS/IRS, Further Mathematics, Geography,
Government, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Commerce, Civic Education, and Insurance obtained at
not more than two sittings.
(b) 4 Year Programme

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 National Diploma (OND) in Insurance, Business Administration, Business Studies, Finance,
Accounting, Economics and other related areas obtained from accredited Polytechnics and
Monotechnics recognized by the Senate of the University of Lagos with a Cumulative Grade Point
Average (CGPA) of 2.50 and above on a 5-point scale; and also fulfilled the requirements in (a)
above. Bachelors’ degree and HND in non-relevant disciplines are also considered.
(c) 3 Year Programme
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Insurance, Business Administration, Business Studies, Finance,
Accounting, Economics and other related areas obtained from accredited Polytechnics and
Monotechnics recognized by the Senate of the University of Lagos with a 2-year post HND
professional experience. The candidate must also fulfil the requirements in (a) above.

Industrial Relations and Personnel Management

Eligible Candidates

(a) 5 Year Programme

Five (5) credits passes in O’ Level subjects in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any
two of Financial Accounting, Data Processing, CRS/IRS, Further Mathematics, Geography,
Government, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Commerce, Civic Education, and Insurance obtained at
not more than two sittings.
(b) 4 Year Programme
National Diploma (OND) in relevant disciplines obtained from accredited Polytechnics and
Monotechnics recognized by the Senate of the University of Lagos with a Cumulative Grade Point
Average (CGPA) of 2.50 and above on a 5-point scale; and also fulfilled the requirements in (a)
above.
(c) 3 Year Programme
Higher National Diploma (HND) relevant disciplines obtained from accredited Polytechnics and
Monotechnics recognized by the Senate of the University of Lagos with a Cumulative Grade Point
Average (CGPA) of 2.50 and above on a 5-point scale; and also fulfilled the requirements in (a)
above.

Faculty of Social Sciences

 Mass communication
To be eligible for admission, a candidate must possess one of the following qualifications:

(a) 5 Year Programme

Five (5) credits passes in O’Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and
Literature in English and any other two (2) credit passes from any other discipline at not more
than Two Sittings
(b) 4 Year Programme
Diploma Certificate in Mass Communication from University of Lagos or from other accredited
Universities recognized by the Senate of the University of Lagos with a Cumulative Grade Point
Average (CGPA) of 3.00 and above on a 5-point scale; and also fulfilled the requirements in (1)
above
(c) 3 Year Programme
HND in Mass Communication from accredited Polytechnics and Monotechnics at credit pass with
2- years Post HND professional experience. The candidate must be registered member of relevant
Regulatory Agencies and or Professional Bodies such as APCON, NIPR, NUJ, etc.
The candidate must similarly satisfy the requirements in (1) above.

 Sociology

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 There will be two entry points into the programme.

For 5 Year Programme

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 Credits at two sitting in at least 5 subjects, including English
Language and Mathematics, any Two Social Science subjects from Government, Economics, Civic
Education/Social Studies and Geography and any one Arts subject from Literature in English,
CRK/IRK, Yoruba/Hausa/Igbo and History at the G.C.E. ‘O’ Level, SSCE, NECO or its equivalent.

For 4 Year Programme: candidates who have (i) above

AND
(a) Diploma in Social Development and Administration of the University of Lagos, Foundation
Course Programme of the University of Lagos or any other Diploma from any other University
recognized by the Senate of the University of Lagos with a CGPA of 1.5 and above.
OR
(b) Possession of (i) above and Ordinary National Diploma at Distinction level or Higher National
Diploma at Upper Credit level of any Polytechnic or College of Technology or any other qualification as
may be recognized by the Senate of the University of Lagos, will be considered for admission into 200
level (Year II).

 Social Work
There shall be two entry points into the programme:
For 5 Year Programme
Candidates must have a minimum of 5 credits at two sittings in at least 5 subjects, including English
Language and Mathematics, any two Social Science subjects from Government, Economics, Civic
Education/Social Studies and Geography and one Arts Subject from Literature in English, CRK/IRK,
Yoruba/Hausa/Igbo and History at the G.C.E. ‘O’ Level, SSCE, NECO or its equivalent.

For 4 Year Programme candidates who have (1) above

AND
(a) Diploma in Social Development and Administration of the University of Lagos, Foundation
Course Programme of the University of Lagos a CGPA of 1.5 and above
OR
(b) Possession of (i) above and Ordinary National Diploma at Distinction level or Higher National
Diploma at Upper Credit level of any Polytechnic or College of Technology or any other
qualification as may be recognized by the Senate of the University of Lagos, will be considered
for admission into 200 level (Year II).

 Psychology
There will be three entry points into the programme.
For 5 Year Programme
Candidates must have a minimum of 5 Credits at not more than two sitting in at least 5 subjects,
including English Language, Biology and Mathematics, any Two subjects from Physics,
Chemistry, Government/History, Economics, Civic Education, Geography, Literature-in-English
and in G.C.E. ‘O’ Level, SSCE, NECO or its equivalent. Note: Candidates seeking transferring to
this department from other departments that meet the above requirement for 100 level should not
have a CGPA below 2.40.
For 4 Year Programme
Candidates who have (i) above plus pass at least two subjects in GCE Advanced level, Cambridge
Advanced level, or Joint University Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB), Diploma in Social
or Science based courses or ND, NCE passed at not below lower credit or CGPA of not below
2.40 from a Polytechnic or College of Education as may be recognized by the Senate of the
University of Lagos.

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 For 3 Year Programme
Candidates must have (i) above plus HND in Social or Science-based courses or First degree in
Social or Science based courses passed at not below lower credit or CGPA of not below 2.40
from a Polytechnic or University as may be recognized by Senate of the University of Lagos.

Faculty of Science
B.Sc. (Hons) Statistics

To be eligible, an applicant must not be less than 18 years of age and required to have at least
one of the following qualifications:

5 Year Programme
a. Five (5) credits passes in O’ Level subjects in English Language, Mathematics and any three
of Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Geography or Biology obtained at not
more than two sittings

4 Year Programme
Candidate should have either of the following:
(i) National Diploma (OND) in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering,
Computer Sciences and other related areas obtained from accredited Polytechnics and
Monotechnics recognized by the Senate of the University of Lagos with a Cumulative Grade
Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50 and above on a 5- point scale; and also fulfilled the requirements
in (a) above.
(ii) JUPEB/GCE (A’Level) or Cambridge Examination or equivalent with very good passes in
Mathematics and any two (2) subjects from the following: Further Mathematics, Physics,
Economics, Chemistry, Geography, Biology.
(iii) University of Lagos Foundation Programme Diploma with a minimum of 2.00 Cumulative
Grade Point Average (CGPA)

3 Year Programme
Candidate should have either of the following:
(i) A First Degree in relevant areas of study of the University of Lagos or any other comparable
institution approved by the Senate.
(ii) Higher National Diploma (HND) in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics,
Engineering, Computer Sciences and other related areas obtained from accredited Polytechnics
and Monotechnics recognized by the Senate of the University of Lagos with a Cumulative Grade
Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50 and above on a 5-point scale; and also fulfill the requirements in
(a) above.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application will be in two stages:

Stage 1: Log in to JAMB CAPS website and register. Pay a sum of ₦3,500 to enable you obtain a JAMB
registration number. NO UTME EXAM is required.

Stage 2:
i. Log in to UNILAG application portal – http://applications.unilag.edu.ng

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 ii. Click “Start Fresh Application”
iii. Select ICE as application type, then provide your Surname, First Name, Middle Name, JAMB
registration number, Mobile Phone Number and E-mail Address.
iv. Click the “Pay now” to pay online, the processing fee of ₦11,500 (Eleven Thousand, Five
Hundred Naira Only) or Print the Payment Advice with Remita Number to make payment at any
bank within the University off Lagos.
v. Return to the Application Portal – http://applications.unilag.edu.ng after payment, click “continue
application”, enter your payment reference number and your surname in lower case as password.
vi. Complete all the required details and upload the necessary documents
vii. Complete the application form, submit online and print two copies. (Candidate can save their
application form for later editing)
viii. Submit one of the hard copy of the completed forms in colour prints to the Department you have
applied and one to the ICE office.
ix. Deadline for submission of Application form is one week to the scheduled qualifying
examination date.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
a) Candidates are required to participate in an entrance examination for these programmes which
will be in English Language and General Paper. For Management sciences, Mathematics is
inclusive.
b) Candidates are expected to be at the examination venue by 7.45 am with a color print of their
application forms.
c) Provisional Admission Letters would be ready for collection two weeks after the entrance
examination.
d) Date of the qualifying examination will be announced through the ICE website and via text
messages to candidates.

For further enquiries,

Contact us at: Institute for Continuing Education, Top Floor, Bookshop
Building, University of Lagos. www.ice.unilag.edu.ng
E-mail: ice@unilag.edu.ng Mobile no: 08169510970

You may also call any of the following numbers:

Faculty of Arts: 07030192744, 09078485658, 08168686636
Faculty of Management Sciences: 08028478319,
Faculty of Environmental Sciences: 08038347237
Faculty of Social Sciences: 08028939712, 08066751389,
08033326802, 08055710668, 0808770548, 08033047973

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