The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is one of Nigeria’s most prestigious federal universities, established in 1962 and located in Akoka, Lagos State. UNILAG is renowned for academic excellence in Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, Sciences, and Arts.
This article provides a complete guide to UNILAG admission requirements for the 2026/2027 academic session, including cut-off marks, UTME subject combinations, O'Level requirements, and screening procedures.
UNILAG UTME Cut-Off Mark for 2026/2027
The general UTME cut-off mark for UNILAG is 200. Due to high competition, many courses require scores far above the minimum.
- Medicine & Surgery: 250 and above
- Law: 240 and above
- Engineering courses: 230 – 250
- Accounting / Business Admin: 220 – 240
- Education & Arts: 200 – 210
Always confirm official figures from the UNILAG admission portal.
UNILAG Screening & Post-UTME
UNILAG conducts a Post-UTME screening exercise, which may be computer-based or online screening depending on the academic session. Candidates are assessed using UTME scores and screening performance.
General Admission Requirements
- Minimum UTME score approved by UNILAG
- Five (5) O'Level credit passes including English Language
- Correct UTME subject combination
- UNILAG must be chosen as first choice
Faculty of Medicine
UTME Subjects: English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
O'Level: English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Faculty of Engineering
UTME Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
O'Level: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, one science subject
Faculty of Management Sciences
UTME Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Economics, one other subject
O'Level: English, Mathematics, Economics, and two other relevant subjects
Conclusion & Admission Tips
- Aim far above the minimum cut-off mark
- Use correct UTME subject combinations
- Ensure complete O'Level results
- Monitor UNILAG admission portal regularly