The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) is a federal university established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 1975 as part of the country’s efforts to expand access to higher education. The university was initially established as a University College affiliated with the University of Ibadan, but it became a fully autonomous institution later in the same year.

Over the years, the University of Ilorin has grown into one of the most respected universities in Nigeria, known for its stable academic calendar, strong academic standards, and consistent research output. The institution offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across numerous disciplines including sciences, engineering, humanities, education, management sciences, and health sciences.

UNILORIN has also become known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and research that contributes to national development.

Location

University of Ilorin
Ilorin
Kwara State
Nigeria

Faculties / Colleges / Schools

The University of Ilorin operates several faculties and academic units including:

• Faculty of Agriculture

• Faculty of Arts

• Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

• Faculty of Clinical Sciences

• Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences

• Faculty of Education

• Faculty of Engineering and Technology

• Faculty of Environmental Sciences

• Faculty of Law

• Faculty of Life Sciences

• Faculty of Management Sciences

• Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Faculty of Physical Sciences

• Faculty of Social Sciences

• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

List of Courses Offered by University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)

Some of the major undergraduate programmes offered at the University of Ilorin include:

• Accounting

• Agricultural Economics

• Agriculture

• Anatomy

• Architecture

• Biochemistry

• Biomedical Engineering

• Business Administration

• Chemistry

• Civil Engineering

• Common and Islamic Law

• Computer Science

• Criminology and Security Studies

• Economics

• Education and Biology

• Education and Chemistry

• Education and English

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• English and Literary Studies

• Environmental Management

• Estate Management

• Finance

• Geography and Environmental Management

• Geology and Mineral Science

• History and International Studies

• Human Physiology

• Industrial Chemistry

• Information and Communication Science

• Law

• Library and Information Science

• Linguistics

• Marketing

• Mass Communication

• Mathematics

• Mechanical Engineering

• Medicine and Surgery

• Microbiology

• Nursing Science

• Pharmacy

• Physics

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Public Administration

• Sociology

• Statistics

• Veterinary Medicine

• Zoology

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Admission

• Candidates must sit for the UTME conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

• Applicants must obtain at least five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in relevant subjects.

• Candidates must select the University of Ilorin as their preferred institution during UTME registration.

• Applicants must participate in the UNILORIN Post-UTME screening exercise conducted by the university.

Admissions portal
https://www.unilorin.edu.ng/admissions/

Direct Entry Admission

Candidates with advanced qualifications such as ND, HND, NCE, IJMB, or equivalent may apply through the JAMB Direct Entry admission process into appropriate levels of undergraduate programmes.

Postgraduate Admission

The University of Ilorin offers postgraduate programmes including Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s degrees (MSc), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) across many faculties and departments.

Cut-off Mark

The last known minimum JAMB cut-off mark is around 180 for eligibility to participate in the UNILORIN admission screening exercise. Competitive programmes such as Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, and Engineering may require higher scores.

Please check School Website or Latest News Below for updated info.

School Fees

The last known school fees for undergraduate students vary depending on programme and faculty.

• Fresh students: approximately ₦111,000 – ₦160,000 per session depending on programme.

• Returning students: approximately ₦80,000 – ₦120,000 per session.

Please check School Website or Latest News Below for updated info.

Hostel / Accommodation

The University of Ilorin provides both on-campus and off-campus hostel accommodation for students.

The last known hostel accommodation fees for university hostels range between ₦20,000 – ₦40,000 per session, depending on the hostel and facilities provided. Hostel allocation is typically processed through the university portal after payment of required fees.

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Notice Board

UNILORIN 41st Convocation Ceremony Dates and Instructions for Graduands

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced the programme of activities for its 41st Convocation Ceremonies, scheduled for 16–25 October 2026 on the university’s Main Campus in Ilorin. The ceremonies will include the conferment of First and Higher Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates, as well as the presentation of prizes to deserving graduands.

Activities will begin on Friday, 16 October with a Special Juma’at Service at the Central Mosque at 1:30 p.m., followed by an Interdenominational Service on Sunday, 18 October. Other activities include the Vice-Chancellor’s Press Briefing and Media Chat on 19 October and the convocation play, The Death of the King’s Horseman, on 20 October. Convocation ceremonies will hold from 21–23 October, with graduands from different faculties assigned to specific days. The convocation lecture on 23 October will be delivered by Hon. Dr Haja Ramatulai Wurie, Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Sierra Leone.

UNILORIN has also outlined payments and other requirements for graduands. Undergraduate, Master’s and other postgraduate graduands are required to pay ₦20,000 for a student’s copy of transcript and certificate, while PhD graduands are required to pay ₦10,000 for the certificate. Diploma graduands are required to pay ₦20,000 for their certificate and student’s copy of transcript, with other applicable charges covering items such as academic gown hire and convocation materials.

Graduands can collect their Order of Proceedings and academic gowns from 19 October 2026 upon presentation of evidence of payment. Those attending the ceremony are required to participate in the Academic Procession and wear the approved academic outfit. Hired gowns must be returned by 26 October 2026, after which a ₦5,000 daily fine applies. Payments are to be made through the UNILORIN Convocation Portal using MasterCard or Visa ATM cards. PhD graduands must purchase the university’s academic gown, while all graduands are also required to complete the UNILORIN Alumni Association Google Form and retain evidence of submission. The university advised graduands to check its official website for the list of graduands and their graduation status.

Notable Alumni

Some notable alumni of the University of Ilorin include:

• Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede – Nigerian academic and Islamic scholar, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin and former Registrar of JAMB.
• Femi Adebayo – Nigerian actor, filmmaker and lawyer.
• Nkem Owoh – Nigerian actor, comedian and filmmaker.
• Pius Adesanmi – Nigerian-Canadian professor, author and columnist.
• Salamat Ahuoiza Aliu – Nigerian neurosurgeon, widely recognised as the first female neurosurgeon in West Africa.
• Sarah Omotunde Alade – Nigerian economist and banker, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
• Abdulfatah Ahmed – Nigerian banker and former Governor of Kwara State.
• Ifedayo Adetifa – Nigerian physician and public-health specialist, former Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
• Abdulrasheed Na’Allah – Nigerian academic and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja and Kwara State University.
• Charles Ayo – Nigerian computer scientist and academic, former Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University.
• Aize Obayan – Nigerian academic and former Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University and Landmark University.
• Adenike Oladiji – Nigerian professor and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure.
• Johnson Bamidele Olawumi – Nigerian public servant and former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps.
• Josephine Obiajulu Odumakin – Nigerian human-rights and women’s-rights activist.
• Temidayo Oladiji – Nigerian academic and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure.
• Babatunde Omotowa – Nigerian engineer and former Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited.
• Kemi Nanna Nandap – Nigerian public servant and Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service.
• Olayemi Akinwumi – Nigerian historian and academic, former Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja.
• Patrick Adegoyega – Nigerian academic and professional.
• Samuel O. Aghalino – Nigerian professor and Vice-Chancellor of Dennis Osadebay University.
• Lateef Folorunso Oladimeji – Nigerian academic and Vice-Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University.
• Medinat Folorunso Salman – Nigerian academic and Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University of Education.
• Ezekiel Adebiyi – Nigerian bioinformatics scholar and President of the Nigerian Society of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.
• Mahfouz Adebola Adedimeji – Nigerian professor, author and academic.
• Habeeb Whyte – Nigerian lawyer, author and youth-development advocate.
• Abdulkadir Tunji Nagode – Nigerian accountant and senior executive in the Nigerian oil and gas sector.
• Lukman Olayiwola Mustapha – Nigerian businessman and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Sobi 101.9 FM.
• Rotimi Iseoluwa Oyedepo – Nigerian lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
• Yusuf Olaolu Ali – Nigerian lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
• Kene Igweonu – Nigerian academic and Vice-Chancellor of the African School of Economics.
• Rasheed Gbenga Jimoh – Nigerian academic and Vice-Chancellor of Muhammed Kamalud-Deen University.

Official Website/Login Portal Links

Official Website
https://www.unilorin.edu.ng/

Main Portal
https://portal.unilorin.edu.ng/

Admissions Portal
https://portal.unilorin.edu.ng/ug/candidate

Admissions Information
https://www.unilorin.edu.ng/admissions/

About the University
https://www.unilorin.edu.ng/about-us/

Contact Information

University of Ilorin
Ilorin
Kwara State
Nigeria

Phone: +234-31-221-2040 (last known)

Email: registrar@unilorin.edu.ng (last known)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where is the University of Ilorin located?

The university is located in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.

When was the University of Ilorin established?

The University of Ilorin was established in 1975 by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

What courses are offered at UNILORIN?

UNILORIN offers programmes in agriculture, engineering, sciences, law, medicine, humanities, education, social sciences, and management sciences.

Does UNILORIN conduct Post-UTME screening?

Yes. Candidates seeking admission must participate in the UNILORIN Post-UTME screening exercise.

What is the cut-off mark for UNILORIN?

The last known minimum JAMB cut-off mark is around 180. Please check School Website or Latest News Below for updated info.