"The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has opened a supplementary Change of Course application for 2026/2027 UTME candidates who participated in the Post-UTME screening but did not meet the cut-off marks for their preferred programmes. "
š UNILAG Opens Free Change of Course Application for 2026/2027 Admission
Published: September 22, 2026 | Source: CampusAI News
š Overview
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has opened a free Change of Course application for 2026/2027 UTME candidates who participated in the Post-UTME screening but did not meet the cut-off mark for their preferred programmes.
The application is available only for selected programmes with limited vacancies and will close on Friday, September 25, 2026.
š Available Programmes
š
°ļø Faculty of Arts
1. French
2. Russian
3. Linguistics/Igbo
4. Linguistics/Yoruba
5. Christian Religious Studies
6. Islamic Religious Studies
š
±ļø Faculty of Education
1. Adult Education
2. Education Islamic Religious Studies
3. Education Igbo
4. Education Early Childhood
5. Education Yoruba
6. Education French
7. Education History
8. Education Christian Religious Studies
9. Education Geography
10. Health Education
11. Human Kinetics
12. Education Biology
13. Education Chemistry
14. Education Home Economics
15. Education Integrated Science
16. Education Mathematics
17. Education Physics
18. Education Technology
19. Special Education
š
²ļø Faculty of Life Sciences
1. Botany
2. Fisheries
3. Zoology
š
³ļø Faculty of Physical & Earth Sciences
1. Physics
š
“ļø Faculty of Social Sciences
1. Geography
2. Meteorology & Climate Science
3. Social Statistics
ā ļø UNILAG stated that programmes not listed above are already fully subscribed.
šÆ Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must:
- Have participated in the 2026/2027 UNILAG Post-UTME screening exercise.
- Have a minimum Post-UTME score of 12.
- Meet the prescribed JAMB and O'Level requirements for the intended programme.
- Meet the eligibility requirements for the programme selected.
š How to Apply
The application is free.
1. Visit the UNILAG Change of Programme Portal:
https://changeprgm.unilag.edu.ng/
2. Click Prospective Student Login.
3. Enter your UTME Registration Number.
4. Click Login.
5. Read the information displayed on the application interface.
6. Select the appropriate option to continue.
7. Select your preferred programme.
8. Confirm your eligibility.
9. Review all information entered.
10. Submit the application and retain your application details.
ā° Application Deadline
The application is open and will close on:
Friday, September 25, 2026.
ā ļø Important Information
- The application is completely free.
- Candidates should ensure that they meet the prescribed JAMB and O'Level requirements before applying.
- Submission of an application does not guarantee admission.
- Admission will depend on UNILAG's approved admission criteria and the availability of spaces.
- Submitting more than one application will result in disqualification.
- Candidates who are offered admission through this process will be required to effect a Change of Course with JAMB so that their admission letters reflect the approved programme.
š Editor's Note
This article is based on the official UNILAG notice published on September 21, 2026. Candidates should use the official UNILAG portal and carefully review the admission requirements before submitting an application.