GENERAL REQUIREMENT
The University requires five [5] CREDITS, including English Language at Ordinary Level (GCE, WASC, SSCE, NECO and NABTEB) for ALL courses and credit in MATHEMATICS at Ordinary Level for SCIENCE, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Postgraduate Diploma in Pest and Environmental Management:
Admission Requirements:
The following categories would be admissible for the PGD PEM Programme:
B.Sc degree with not less than Third [3rd] Class in Zoology, Agricultural Science, Fisheries, Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Microbiology and any related discipline from the Lagos State University or any other University recognised by the Senate of Lagos State University.
An Ed degree in Biology of not less than Third [3rd] class from Lagos State University or any other University recognised by the Senate of Lagos State University.
Higher National Diploma [HND] in Environmental Studies, Forestry, Health Technology, Science Laboratory Technology, Medical Science Laboratory Technology, and any other relevant course.
Applicants must satisfy the Ordinary Level admission requirements as spelt out by the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination [UTME] for undergraduate Biology and related courses.
DURATION:
This programme will run for 2 [two] semesters.
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Department of Management Technology:
M.Phil/PhD Project Management
To qualify for admission into the M.Phil/PhD programme in Project Management, the candidate must possess or meet a combination of the following:
M.Sc degree in Project Management, Project Management Technology, Production and Operations Management, Economics, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Production Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and other related courses of the Lagos State University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Lagos State University not lower than CGPA of 3.50;
Five O’Level credits, to include English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two (2) sittings;
Candidate must satisfy all other conditions as stated in the general regulation governing postgraduate degrees at the Lagos State University.
DURATION:
For M.Phil/Ph.D candidates, the programme shall run for a minimum of eight (8) semesters from the date of first registration;
A period of study and research initially approved for the M.Phil/Ph.D may, following the M.Phil/Ph.D assessment and conversion, be accepted as part of the period of study required for the PhD degree.
PhD Project Management.
To qualify for admission into the PhD programme in Project Management, the candidate must possess or meet a combination of the following:
M.Sc degree in Project Management or Production and Operations Management from Lagos State University or any other University recognised by the Senate of Lagos State University, not lower than CGPA of 4.00;
Candidate with MPhil degree in the discipline listed above with CGPA not lower than 4.00 may be admitted into the PhD programme;
Five O’Level credits, to include English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two (2) sittings;
Candidate must satisfy all other conditions as stated in the general regulation governing postgraduate degrees at the Lagos State University.
DURATION:
The PhD degree programme for all departments shall normally last not less than six [6] semesters from the date of first registration in the case of full-time registration and not less than eight [8] semesters for part-time registration;
No candidate shall be granted part-time registration unless the faculty is satisfied that supervision will be effective throughout the period of studentship.
The studentship of a PhD candidate shall lapse if, after eight (8) consecutive semesters of full-time study, or twelve (12) consecutive semesters of part-time study [or an equivalent period, pro rata for a combination of part-time and full-time registration], a student has not presented himself/herself for the final and required PhD thesis oral examination.
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
Department Of Sociology:
1. Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
Admission Requirements:
The criteria for admission into the Doctor of Social Work [DSW] Professional Programme in Social Work shall be as follows:
Meet the general matriculation requirements of admission into Nigerian universities, including English Language and Mathematics. However, matured candidates with not less than ten (10) years of professional working experience but with a deficiency in the O-Level Mathematics requirement may be considered for registration.
First degree in Sociology or other Social Sciences or Humanities [minimum of second class lower of Lagos State University or any other university recognised by the Senate of Lagos State University, Higher National Diploma [HND] with minimum of lower credit in cognate disciplines.
Possess a Master’s degree in Social Work with a CGPA of at least 3.0 on a 5.0 point scale or an M.Sc. degree in a cognate department from Lagos State University or any other University recognised by LASU Senate.
Any other requirements in addition to [i], [ii] and [iii] above, as may be approved by the Senate of Lagos State University.
Areas of Specialisation:
Candidates can specialise in any of the areas of Social Work interest as listed below:
Medical and Public Health Social Work
Community Development Social Work
Industrial Social Work Administration and Welfare Management
Social Work and Ageing;
Gender and Empowerment Studies;
Child and Family Social Work;
Youth and Development Social Work
Rehabilitation and Institutional Social Work;
School/Educational Social Work.
DURATION:
Full-Time: A minimum of 6 [six] semesters and a maximum of 10 [ten] semesters.
Part-Time: A minimum of 8 [eight] semesters and a maximum of 12 [twelve] semesters.
For extension beyond the specified maximum period, a special permission of the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies shall be required.
Master’s in Criminology and Security Studies [MCSS]
Admission Requirements:
The criteria for admission into the Master’s in Criminology and Security Studies [MCSS] Professional Programme shall be as follows:
Meet the general matriculation requirements of admission into Nigerian universities, including English Language and Mathematics. However, matured candidates with not less than 10 years of professional working experience but with a deficiency in O’Level Mathematics requirement may be considered for registration.
First degree in Sociology or other Social Sciences, Humanities or Law [minimum of second class lower of Lagos State University or any other university recognised by the Senate of Lagos State University, Higher National Diploma [HND] with minimum of lower credit in cognate disciplines.
Any other requirements in addition to [i] and [ii] above, as may be approved by the Senate of Lagos State University.
DURATION:
Full-Time: A minimum of 3 [three] semesters and a maximum of 5 [five] semesters.
Part-Time: A minimum of 4 [four] semesters and a maximum of 6 [six] semesters.
For extension beyond the specified maximum period, a special permission of the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies shall be required.
METHOD OF APPLICATION: Applicants are required to pay the sum of Twenty Five Thousand Three Hundred Naira (N25,300.00) non-refundable application fee into the LASU Account online.
All applicants shall be required to sit for the qualifying Entrance Examination on the Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos.
NOTE: Visit the University website
www.lasu.edu.ng for information on admission requirements and mode of payment for the application fee.
CLOSING DATE
Sale of application forms will be closed four (4) weeks from the date of this publication.
Application forms for all programmes should be submitted online, and a copy of the e-Registration slip should be printed out by the applicant.
NQTE
1. Candidates who have not completed the National Youth Service Corps assignment or are on their current Postgraduate Programmes need not apply.
2. All academic transcripts must be received latest two (2) weeks after the close of sale of forms.
3. Request for transfer of processed application forms from one Department to another will not be entertained.
4. Candidates must personally attend the selection and written examinations, as a make-up test will not be conducted.
5. Please include your
E-mail address/ phone number on the form.
For further information, please contact:
The Prin. Asst. Registrar/Secretary,
Postgraduate School,
Lagos State University, Ojo.
secretary-pgs@lasu.edu.ng
SIGNED
AMUNI, Mohammed Olayinka, FNIM
Registrar and Secretary to Council
FAQs
When will LASU release the 2026/2027 postgraduate supplementary admission form?
LASU typically releases its supplementary admission forms a few weeks after the main postgraduate admission list is published. For the 2026/2027 session, the supplementary form is expected to be made available once the university confirms available spaces in specific programmes. Applicants are advised to check the LASU Postgraduate School portal regularly for updates.
Who is eligible to apply for the LASU 2026/2027 postgraduate supplementary admission?
Eligibility is open to candidates who:
Applied for the initial LASU postgraduate admission but were not offered admission, or
Did not apply earlier, but meets all programme-specific requirements.
Applicants must possess a recognised Bachelor’s degree with the required CGPA, and in some cases, professional qualifications or work experience may be required depending on the programme.
How do I apply for the LASU postgraduate supplementary admission form?
To apply, candidates should:
Visit the LASU School of Postgraduate Studies portal.
Select the 2026/2027 Supplementary Admission Form.
Fill in the online application form and upload all required documents, such as academic transcripts, certificates, and a passport photo.
Pay the non-refundable application fee via the LASU payment system.
Submit the form and print the acknowledgement slip.
Will there be an entrance examination for supplementary applicants?
Some postgraduate programmes may require supplementary applicants to undergo an entrance examination or oral interview, especially for professional Master’s degrees and M.Phil/Ph.D pathways. Candidates will be notified via email or on the LASU portal regarding the exam date, venue, and requirements.
