The University of Ilesa, Osun State, is accepting applications for its 2025/2026 undergraduate session. Candidates who picked the school as first choice in the UTME and scored 160 or above can apply.
If you didn’t choose UNILESA but want to apply, you’ll need to change it to your first choice on the JAMB CAPS portal. Same score rule applies.
How to Apply
Go to the UNILESA admission portal.
Fill out the form and pay ₦2,000 screening fee (portal charges not included).
Use the university’s bank details provided on the portal.
Once your name appears on JAMB CAPS and UNILESA’s portal, you must accept the admission offer on CAPS to secure your spot.
Application closes Thursday, 30 October 2025. Don’t wait till the last minute.
Who’s Eligible?
You must:
- Score at least 160 in UTME
- Be 16 years or older by 30 September 2025
- Have five credit passes (including relevant subjects) in not more than two sittings in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or SAISSCE
Direct Entry applicants must go through the JAMB platform and meet the course-specific requirements. Same portal, same fee.
Avoid agents. The university has not authorised anyone to handle admissions on its behalf.
If you enter false details, you’ll get disqualified. They’ll also report you to the police. So be sure of everything before you hit submit.
Faculties and Available Courses
UNILESA has a wide range of courses across multiple faculties:
Faculty of Arts
Linguistics, History, English, Music, Yoruba, Theatre Arts, Arabic Studies, Religious Studies (Christian and Islamic)
Social & Management Sciences
Accounting, Business Admin, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Public Admin, Marketing, Psychology, Tourism, Transport Planning, Criminology, HR Management, Library Science, Employment Relations, Social Work, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Geography and Geoinformatics
Sciences
Mathematics, Geology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Brewing Science, Environmental Management, Industrial Chemistry, Textile Design
Law
LL.B (Law), Common & Islamic Law
Science Laboratory Technology
Biotech/Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics with Electronics
Computing
Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, ICT
Education
Various B.Ed. and B.Sc.(Ed.) courses in English, Maths, Social Studies, Music, Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Ed., and more
Note: All Education courses come with free tuition, according to the university.
Basic Medical Sciences
Physiotherapy, Dental Therapy, Dental Technology, Optometry, Health Info Management, Pharmacology, Public Health, Radiography, Nutrition, Anatomy, Physiology, Health Informatics
Nursing and Medical Lab Sciences
- B.NSc. Nursing
- B.MLS. Medical Laboratory Science
A Few Things That Make UNILESA Stand Out
- Academic calendar runs without delays
- Strong extra-curricular programmes
- Education students pay no tuition
- Student-centred approach to teaching and learning
Questions?
Call these numbers:
📞 +234 803 455 1464
📞 +234 814 486 6852