LASU Postgraduate Admission Form 2025/2026: Full List of Courses, Requirements, Application Fee, and How to Apply

Lagos State University (LASU) has officially announced the sale of application forms for Part-Time and Full-Time Postgraduate Programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. The admission exercise is coordinated by the Postgraduate School of LASU, Ojo, and applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates seeking postgraduate studies in various faculties and specialized centres across the university.

This guide contains all the important information prospective applicants need, including available programmes, admission requirements, application fee, deadline, and step-by-step application procedures.

LASU Postgraduate Admission 2025/2026

The LASU Postgraduate School is inviting applications from qualified candidates for admission into several Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s Degree, M.Phil/Ph.D, and Ph.D programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.

These programmes are available in different faculties and specialized centres of the university, providing opportunities for both full-time and part-time postgraduate studies.

General Admission Requirements

All applicants seeking admission into postgraduate programmes at LASU must meet the following requirements:
• Candidates must possess Five (5) credits at Ordinary Level, including English Language in any of the following examinations: GCE, WASC, SSCE, Grade II Certificate, NECO, or NABTEB.
• A credit pass in Mathematics is compulsory for applicants applying to programmes in Science, Social Sciences, Management Sciences, and Educational Management.

Faculties and Postgraduate Programmes Available in LASU

The LASU Postgraduate School offers postgraduate programmes across multiple faculties and research centres. These include:

Faculty of Arts

Programmes are available in departments such as:
• African Languages
• History and International Studies
• Religions and Peace Studies
• English
• Foreign Languages
• Theatre Arts and Music
• Philosophy

Degrees offered include Postgraduate Diploma, M.A, M.Phil/Ph.D, and Ph.D programmes in areas like Yoruba Language, International Relations and Strategic Studies, History and Diplomacy, Christian Religious Studies, Islamic Studies, English Language, Literature in English, Arabic Studies, French, Theatre Arts, Music, and Philosophy.

Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education offers several postgraduate programmes including:
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education
• M.Ed Counselling Psychology
• M.Ed Educational Psychology
• M.Ed Early Childhood Education
• M.Ed Sociology of Education
• M.Ed Philosophy of Education
• Master in Educational Test Measurement and Evaluation

Other programmes are offered in Health Education, Exercise Physiology, Sports Management, Science Education, Mathematics Education, Computer Education, Educational Technology, and Curriculum Studies.

Faculty of Engineering

Departments in the Faculty of Engineering offer programmes such as:
• Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic and Computer Engineering
• M.Sc Electronic and Computer Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical and Polymer Engineering
• M.Sc Chemical and Polymer Engineering
• M.Sc Mechanical Engineering

These programmes extend to M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D levels for advanced academic and professional training.

Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law offers advanced legal programmes including:
• LL.M General Programme
• LL.M Maritime and Commercial Law
• Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Law
• Master of Legal Studies (MLS)
• LL.M Taxation
• M.Phil/Ph.D Law
• Ph.D Law

These programmes provide specialization opportunities for legal practitioners and scholars.

Faculty of Management Sciences

Departments under this faculty offer programmes such as:
• Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration
• M.Sc Public Administration
• Master in Public Administration
• M.Sc Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• M.Sc Accounting
• M.Sc Finance
• M.Sc Marketing
• M.Sc Risk Management and Insurance

Professional doctorate programmes like Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) are also available.

Faculty of Science

Postgraduate programmes are available in departments including:
• Botany
• Fisheries
• Biochemistry
• Physics
• Computer Science
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Zoology and Environmental Biology
• Microbiology

Degrees offered include PGD, M.Sc, M.Phil/Ph.D, and Ph.D in various scientific specializations.

Faculty of Social Sciences

Programmes include:
• Postgraduate Diploma in Economics
• M.Sc Economics
• M.Sc Geography
• M.Sc Sociology
• Master in Social Work
• M.Sc Political Science
• M.Sc Psychology
• Master in Criminology, Security and Legal Psychology

Advanced research degrees such as M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D are also available.

Faculty of Communication and Media Studies

Available programmes include:
• Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies
• Master in Communication Studies
• M.Sc Communication Studies
• Ph.D Communication Studies
• Doctor of Communication Studies (Professional)

These programmes cater to professionals seeking advanced knowledge in communication and media research.

Other Centres Offering Postgraduate Programmes in LASU

LASU also offers postgraduate programmes through several specialized centres and institutes, including:
• Centre for Environmental Science and Sustainable Development Education (CESSED)
• Centre for Planning Studies
• Centre for Financial Forensic Investigation and Analytics
• School of Transport and Logistics
• LASU College of Medicine (LASUCOM)
• School of Agriculture
• LASU Consult
• Centre for the Actualisation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
• Africa Centre of Excellence for Innovative and Transformative STEM Education
• Centre for Peace and Security Studies

These centres offer programmes in areas such as Environmental Management, Climate Change, Urban Planning, Financial Forensics, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Agriculture, STEM Education, Sustainable Development, and Peace and Security Studies.

LASU Postgraduate Application Fee

Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Thirty Thousand, Three Hundred Naira (₦30,300) into the LASU account online before completing the application process.

Entrance Examination

All applicants will be required to sit for a qualifying entrance examination at the LASU Main Campus in Ojo, Lagos State as part of the admission process.

LASU Postgraduate Application Deadline

The sale of application forms will close four (4) weeks from the date of publication of this advertisement. Applicants are therefore advised to complete their registration before the deadline.

After submitting the form online, candidates must print a copy of their e-registration slip for reference.

Important Notes for Applicants

Applicants should carefully take note of the following:
• Candidates who have not completed their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme should not apply.
• All academic transcripts must be submitted not later than two weeks after the closing date of the application.
• Requests for transfer of processed application forms from one department to another will not be entertained.
• Applicants must personally attend the selection and written examinations as there will be no make-up tests.
• Candidates must provide valid email addresses and phone numbers on the application form.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for LASU Postgraduate Admission

Follow the steps below to complete your postgraduate application:
1. Visit the LASU postgraduate application portal:
https://studentservices.lasu.edu.ng/pg_application/newstudents/
2. Click Step 1 to generate an Application Number.
3. Provide your basic bio-data details and select your preferred postgraduate programme.
4. Click Continue.
5. An Application Number will be generated. Copy the number for future use.
6. Proceed to Step 2 to make payment for the Postgraduate Application Fee.
7. After payment, return to the portal and continue the application in Step 3.
8. Enter your Application Number and Surname.
9. Complete all required information on the form.
10. Print out your completed application form.