1.0 PREAMBLE
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Lagos State University Pre-Degree Studies (PDS) Programme, which shall commence in October 2025.
The programme shall run for one (1) academic session, beginning in October 2025 and ending in September 2026. It is an intensive programme designed to prepare candidates with deficiencies in their O’Level results to successfully re-sit the examination and also prepare them for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for admission into the 100 Level degree programmes of Lagos State University.
The programme is located at the Lagos State University, Epe Campus. To ensure the integrity of the programme, all admitted students are required to reside in the school hostels for the duration of their study.
2.0 WHY PRE-DEGREE STUDIES (PDS)?
Candidates who sit at home to write the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination struggle to gain admission through the general admission process. However, PDS students who pass their JAMB examination will secure admission through the PDS quota provided by Lagos State University.
2.1 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(a) Candidates must have credit passes in at least three (3) subjects (i.e. any of Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Government, Economics, Literature in English, Christian Religious Studies (CRS), Islamic Religious Studies (IRS), and Accounting) in the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE), General Certificate Examination (GCE) or the National Examination Council (NECO), at not more than two (2) sittings.
(b) Candidates who meet the admission requirements will be invited for a written qualifying examination.
Subjects to be offered:
1. Mathematics
2. English Language
3. Physics
4. Chemistry
5. Biology
6. Government
7. Economics
8. Literature in English
9. Christian Religious Studies (CRS)
10. Islamic Religious Studies (IRS)
11. Accounting
3.0 CRITERIA FOR TRANSITIONING TO 100 LEVEL
To transition to 100 Level, each candidate is expected to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and obtain the minimum JAMB cut-off mark for university admission, as well as comply with the university’s screening test as may be prescribed.
In addition, all candidates with deficiencies in their O’Level results are to register for WAEC and/or NECO, and are expected to pass all the relevant deficient subjects.
Successful candidates will be eligible for allocation to 100 Level courses in related faculties/schools/colleges: Engineering, Science, Management Sciences, Education, Social Sciences, Law, Agriculture, Transport, Mass Communication, Nursing, Dentistry, and the College of Medicine at the end of the programme.
CURRENT PERFORMANCE
Despite the generally low performance rate in the 2025 UTME examination, the PDS recorded significant success. The performance of our current Pre-Degree candidates in the 2025 UTME is proof that their exposure to rigorous teaching and Computer Based Test (CBT) practice contributed to tremendous success in both quality and quantity. 89% scored 200 and above, and a handful scored above 300.
4.0 METHOD OF APPLICATION
A. ONLINE PAYMENT
i. Prospective candidates should visit www.lasu.edu.ng and select the MAKE PAYMENT option in the drop-down list at the top to make the required payment of Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000.00) only for the 2025/2026 LASU Pre-Degree Studies.
ii. After payment, candidates should proceed to register online.
5.0 CLOSING DATE
Six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.
6.0 DATE FOR QUALIFYING EXAMINATION AND INTERVIEW
The date for the qualifying examination and interview for successful candidates for the 2025/2026 calendar year will be announced later.
7.0 DISCLAIMER
Any applicant who pays money to any individual, other account, or through any means aside from the one above does so at his/her own risk.
8.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
The programme is residential. Candidates offered admission into the programme will be accommodated at the Epe Campus of Lagos State University.
Candidates are to visit www.lasu.edu.ng for more information about the programme.
For more information, contact Prof. Lawal on 08033882172 (Director, PDS)
SIGNED
Mr Emmanuel FANU, MANUPA, MNIM, MCIPM, FCAI
Registrar and Secretary to Council
LASU PDS APPLICATION PORTAL
http://studentservices.lasu.edu.ng/pds_application/newstudents/
