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Computer Science at UNILAG: 2026 guide

UTME subjects, O-level and Direct Entry requirements, screening, cut-off, dates and fees for 2026/2027. This page uses only evidence for this admission year.

Last checked 31 Oct 2026Last changed 31 Oct 20269 sources
Admission year2026

Course availability

Official · 2026

Yes. UNILAG offers Computer Science.

Computer Science appears in the official 2026/2027 UTME merit table; the official Direct Entry exercise applies to all undergraduate programmes.

Entry requirements

Subjects and results you need

These answers apply to 2026/2027 only.

UTME subjectsCould not confirm online

SPARC could not confirm this online as of 31 Oct 2026. That does not prove the information does not exist; confirm with UNILAG.

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O-level resultsOfficial · 2026
  • Credit pass in English Language
  • Credit pass in Mathematics
  • Credit pass in Three relevant O-Level subjects

Maximum sittings: 1.

Direct EntryOfficial · 2026
  • First Degree
  • HND
  • OND
  • SDA
  • JUPEB
  • Cambridge A-Level
  • NCE
  • Other listed diploma or baccalaureate results

How competitive is it?

2026 cut-off

An official source supports this for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

CategoryAdmission yearScore
Merit202682.05
Catchment — Ekiti202678.4
Catchment — Lagos202673.225
Catchment — Ogun202679.175
Catchment — Ondo202679.675
Catchment — Osun202678.85
Catchment — Oyo202679.875

Screening

2026 Post-UTME and screening

An official source supports this for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

Who can apply

  • UNILAG first choice
  • 200 or above in the 2026/2027 UTME
  • Five relevant O-Level credits at one sitting including English and Mathematics
  • At least 16 years old by 30 September 2026
  • O-Level results uploaded to JAMB CAPS and UNILAG portal

What happens

  1. 1

    Register online

  2. 2

    Generate payment advice and pay through approved channels

  3. 3

    Complete screening form

  4. 4

    Print Post-UTME examination pass

  5. 5

    Take the remotely proctored online aptitude test

  6. 6

    Check released result online

Application timeline

2026 dates

UTME/Post-UTME registration

15 Jun 2026 to 8 Jul 2026

Mock examinations

22 Jun 2026 to 26 Jul 2026

Post-UTME online aptitude test

27 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026

Extended O-Level upload deadline

By 24 Aug 2026

Direct Entry online registration

9 Sept 2026 to 22 Sept 2026

Fees

2026 application costs

Post-UTME screening total

₦5,500Total is consistent across official notices, but component labels conflict: June notice says screening ₦2,000 + application ₦3,500; July instructions say application ₦2,000 + administrative ₦3,500.

Direct Entry application fee

₦3,500Official DE registration notice.

Mandatory toxicology screening fee for newly admitted candidates

Not publishedThe 24 October 2026 official notice applies to all newly admitted UTME and Direct Entry candidates, requires proof of payment and directs candidates to generate a portal payment advice, but does not state the amount.

Course details

Degree, study location and application

Computer Science

Lagos, Nigeria

Accreditation: Full

Application steps

  1. 1

    Open the official UNILAG application portal

  2. 2

    Choose Start New Application and Undergraduate

  3. 3

    Log in with the appropriate JAMB registration number and surname in lowercase

  4. 4

    Generate and print payment advice

  5. 5

    Pay through a commercial bank or online

  6. 6

    Return to complete the application or screening form

  7. 7

    Upload required results where applicable

  8. 8

    Preview and submit

  9. 9

    Print the examination pass or Direct Entry application slip

Honest gaps

What SPARC still could not confirm

An empty answer is not proof that a rule, fee or date does not exist.

UTME requirements

SPARC could not confirm this online as of 31 Oct 2026. That does not prove the information does not exist; confirm with UNILAG.

Screening formula

SPARC could not confirm this online as of 31 Oct 2026. That does not prove the information does not exist; confirm with UNILAG.

Fees

The available sources do not agree, so SPARC is not choosing one version for you.

Questions students ask

Frequently asked questions

What does SPARC know about accreditation for Computer Science at University of Lagos?

This comes from a live official page checked on 31 Oct 2026. The page does not assign it to an admission year.

What does SPARC know about application steps for Computer Science at University of Lagos?

An official source supports this for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

What does SPARC know about cutoff evidence for Computer Science at University of Lagos?

An official source supports this for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

What does SPARC know about direct entry requirements for Computer Science at University of Lagos?

First Degree HND OND SDA JUPEB Cambridge A-Level NCE Other listed diploma or baccalaureate results

What does SPARC know about duration and location for Computer Science at University of Lagos?

This comes from a live official page checked on 31 Oct 2026. The page does not assign it to an admission year.

What does SPARC know about key dates for Computer Science at University of Lagos?

An official source supports this for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

What does SPARC know about official contacts for Computer Science at University of Lagos?

An official source supports this for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

What does SPARC know about olevel requirements for Computer Science at University of Lagos?

The listed O-level subjects are English Language, Mathematics, Three relevant O-Level subjects.

Where this comes from

Source receipts

Each receipt shows the page SPARC checked and the exact passage used. Official websites can sometimes be slow or temporarily unavailable.

01

National Universities Commission · checked 26 Oct 2026

NUC Accreditation Report: University of Lagos Computer Science

INSTITUTION: University of Lagos ... PROGRAMME: Computer Science ... PROGRAMME SCORE: 89.74% ... ACCREDITATION STATUS: FULL

Summary of panel report

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02

University of Lagos · checked 26 Oct 2026

Important Notice on 2026/2027 Post-UTME Screening Exercise

Candidates ... scored 200 and above ... Post-UTME Online Aptitude test ... Generate and print the payment advice ... complete the screening form ... Print the Post-UTME Examination Pass.

Eligible Candidates, Registration Procedure, Mock and Post-UTME Test

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03

University of Lagos · checked 26 Oct 2026

Online Registration Procedure for 2026/2027 Direct Entry Candidates

online registration for Direct Entry (DE) admission into ALL UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES/COURSES for the 2026/2027 Academic Year

Opening paragraph

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04

University of Lagos · checked 26 Oct 2026

UNILAG Releases 2026/2027 UTME Merit Cut-Off Marks

COMPUTER SCIENCE | 82.05 | 78.4 | 73.225 | 79.175 | 79.675 | 78.85 | 79.875

Faculty of Computing & Informatics table

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05

University of Lagos · checked 26 Oct 2026

UNILAG Post-UTME Results Portal

University of Lagos · Akoka, Lagos.

Portal footer

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06

University of Lagos · checked 31 Oct 2026

2026/2027 Admissions Exercise: Important Notice on Toxicology Screening Procedure

All newly admitted UTME and Direct Entry candidates... Bring proof of payment for the toxicology screening... Generate the Payment Advice for the Toxicology Test.

Required Documents and Preparatory Steps; Step-by-Step Guide to Payment

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07

University of Lagos · checked 26 Oct 2026

Examination Instructions for 2026/2027 Post-UTME Aptitude Test

The Post-UTME Aptitude Test is a competitive online examination conducted under remotely proctored examination conditions.

General Instructions

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08

University of Lagos · checked 26 Oct 2026

2026/2027 Extension of Deadline for O-Level Result Upload

deadline for uploading WAEC, NECO, GCE, and Cambridge O’Level results ... has been extended to Monday, August 24, 2026.

Deadline extension

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09

University of Lagos · checked 26 Oct 2026

UNILAG Computing and Informatics Faculty Orientation

The Faculty of Computing and Informatics, University of Lagos ... Acting Head of the Department of Computer Science

Orientation report

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