UNILAG Diploma Admission, quick brief and why it matters

The Human Resources Development Centre at the University of Lagos has opened applications for Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and Professional Certificate programmes for the 2025/2026 session. These courses help build skills, they end with recognised certificates. I paused while typing, plenty to scan, yet the path is neat.

• Forms are live for 2025/2026
• Wide course list across fields
• Weekday full-time for a few, weekend part-time for most

UNILAG Diploma Admission, full programme list at a glance

Pick what suits your plan, short or long, desk work or field work. Some names are long, do not worry, go slow.

1. Social Development and Administration, Diploma, two sessions, full time, leads to B.Sc. Social Work
2. Human Kinetics and Health Education, Diploma, two sessions, full time, leads to B.Ed. Human Kinetics and Health Education
3. European Languages Proficiency, Certificate, one session
4. Information Technology, Diploma, two semesters
5. Law Enforcement and Administration, Advanced Diploma, two semesters
6. Law Enforcement and Security, Certificate, one semester
7. English for Professionals, Diploma, two semesters
8. English for Professionals, Executive Diploma, two semesters
9. Business Administration, Diploma, two semesters
10. Business Administration, Advanced Diploma, two semesters
11. Purchasing and Supply, Diploma, two semesters
12. Purchasing and Supply, Advanced Diploma, two semesters
13. Business Management, Executive Diploma, small business focus, two semesters
14. Business Management, Advanced Diploma, small business focus
15. Leadership and Management of Change, Executive Diploma
16. Human Resource Management, Advanced Diploma, two semesters
17. Human Resource Management, Diploma, two semesters
18. Management Consulting, Diploma, part-time, two semesters
19. Management Consulting, Advanced Diploma, part-time, two semesters
20. Hospitality Management, Diploma, two semesters
21. Hostel Management, Diploma, two semesters
22. Hospitality Management, Advanced Diploma, two semesters
23. French Language Proficiency, Diploma, two semesters
24. Security Operations and Management, Diploma, two semesters
25. Security Operations and Management, Advanced Diploma, two semesters
26. Law Enforcement, Preventive Security and Border Protection, Specialist Course, two semesters
27. Intelligence and Security Investigation Studies, Specialist Course, two semesters
28. Corporate and Industrial Security, Specialist Course, two semesters
29. Mosque Leadership and Management, Diploma, two semesters
30. Early Childhood Education, Diploma, two semesters
31. Early Childhood Education, Professional Diploma, two semesters
32. Special Education, Diploma, two semesters
33. Herbal Medicine, Diploma, two semesters
34. Herbal Medicine, Advanced Diploma, two semesters
35. Drivers, Advanced Professional Diploma, two semesters
36. Drivers, Professional Diploma, two semesters
37. Drivers, Certificate, one semester
38. Technical Works and Facility Maintenance, Certificate, one semester
39. Technical Works and Facility Maintenance, Diploma, two semesters
40. Chinese Language Proficiency, Diploma, two semesters
41. Cooperative Management Studies, Certificate, one semester
42. Cooperative Management Studies, Diploma, two semesters
43. Paralegal Studies, Diploma, two semesters
44. Information and Records Management, Diploma, two semesters
45. Transportation and Logistics Management, Advanced Diploma, two semesters
46. Shipping, Port Administration and Management, Advanced Diploma, two semesters
47. Local Government Legislation, Diploma, two semesters
48. Community Development, Diploma, two semesters
49. Public Finance, Diploma, two semesters
50. Local Government Management, Diploma, two semesters
51. Public Administration Practice, Diploma, two semesters
52. Social Service Administration, Diploma, two semesters
53. Environmental and Health Administration, Diploma, two semesters
54. Local Government Legislation, Advanced Diploma, two semesters
55. Community Development, Advanced Diploma, two semesters
56. Public Finance, Advanced Diploma, two semesters
57. Local Government Management, Advanced Diploma, two semesters
58. Public Administration Practice, Advanced Diploma, two semesters
59. Social Service Administration, Advanced Diploma, two semesters
60. Environmental and Health Administration, Advanced Diploma, two semesters
61. Election Monitoring and Administration, Professional Diploma, two semesters
62. Security and Counter Security Management, Professional Diploma, two semesters
63. Anti-Corruption Management and Administration, Professional Diploma, two semesters
64. Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, Professional Diploma, two semesters
65. Public Administration and Governance, Professional Diploma

Big list, yes, but you only need one door.

UNILAG Diploma Admission, who can apply and where to read details

Entry rules vary by programme. Keep it simple, check your choice before you pay.

• Review the admission requirements by programme on the HRDC admission requirements page
• Confirm subject needs, work experience bits if any, and documents to upload

UNILAG Diploma Admission, fees and step-by-step application

I’ll lay it out plainly, you can tick as you go.

• Visit the HRDC applications portal at the UNILAG applications page
• Complete the pre-application form, get your Payment Reference Number, RRR
• Print the RRR, pay ₦20,000 at any deposit money bank through Remita
• After bank confirmation, return to the portal, click the application form link
• Log in with your RRR and your surname as password
• Fill the form with care, submit online, breathe
• Print your completed form for records

Small nudge, keep your receipts close, they save stress later.

UNILAG Diploma Admission, timing and study mode

Some run weekdays, others run weekends. Plan around work, family, life.

• Full-time on weekdays
  • Social Development and Administration, SDA
  • Human Kinetics and Health Education, HKHE
  • Proficiency Certificate in European Languages
• Part-time on weekends
  • All other programmes on the list

UNILAG Diploma Admission, after you submit your form

A few rules here, easy to miss if you skim, so I am circling back.

• Bank must confirm your payment before you can access the main form
• Finish the pre-application within five days of getting the RRR, or it lapses
• Submit the printed application with
  • Two photocopies of birth certificate
  • Photocopies of credentials
  • RRR printout
  • ₦15,000 teller
  • Deliver to the HRDC Secretariat within six weeks from the advert date

UNILAG Diploma Admission, how you will hear back

No long wait by the post box, it is all online.

• Offers will come by email and on the HRDC portal
• Admission letters can be printed online
• Letters will not be posted to candidates

UNILAG Diploma Admission, who to contact for help

If a page loads slow or a field keeps bouncing back, reach out, daytime works best.

• Call the HRDC office: 08053050267, 07061996033, 08023870836, 08027723305, 08023368790, 07080109207
• Read more on the official HRDC website at the UNILAG HRDC portal

UNILAG Diploma Admission, quick checklist before you move on

A short tidy list to keep your mind calm.

• Pick one programme, read its entry rules
• Fill pre-application, get RRR, pay ₦20,000
• Log back in, complete form, print copies
• Prepare documents for HRDC Secretariat within six weeks
• Watch your email and the portal for updates