Education
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY RELEASES JUPEB ADMISSION FORM FOR 2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Lagos State University Foundation (JUPEB) Programme for the 2023/2024 academic session.
The Programme shall run for 12 Calendar months beginning from September 2023 to August 2024.
It is an intensive programme to prepare exceptionally brilliant candidates for admission into the 200 Level Degree Programme offered by& AFFILIATED UNIVERSITIES
The Programme is located in the Lagos State University Foundation Programme Campus, ASCON Road, Topo, Badagry.
Admission Requirements
(a) Five (5) Ordinary Level Credit Passes in relevant subjects, including English Language. For candidates who intend to study courses in Medicine/Dentistry/Nursing/Agric Science, Science Education, Social Sciences, Management Sciences and Engineering, Credit Pass in Mathematics is compulsory.
(b) Students who meet the admission requirements will be invited for a written qualifying examination.
(c) Successful candidates will be required to pay a non-refundable acceptance fee of Twenty Five Thousand Naira only (N25,000.00).
LASU JUPEB Available Courses and Specific Requirements.
1. FACULTY OF ARTS
S/N Available Courses SSCE/WASCE/NECO/’O’ Level GCE Requirements
1 Arabic Studies Five ‘O’ Level credit passes in English Language, Arabic and three other relevant subjects.
2 Christian Religious Studies Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, CRK and three other relevant subjects.
3 Theatre Arts Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English Language, Literature-in-English and three other Arts subjects.
4 Music Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics and three other Arts subjects.
5 Portuguese/English Language Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include Literature in English and English Language
6 French Five ‘O’ level credit passes in French and English Language plus at least one other Arts subjects.
7 History and International Studies Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English Language, Government/History and any other from Arts and Social Science subjects
8 Islamic Studies Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English Language and Islamic Religious Studies or Arabic.
9 Yoruba Language Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English Language and Yoruba Language
10 Philosophy Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English and four other Arts and Social Science subjects.
11 Peace Studies Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, and any other subject from Arts or Social Science
2. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
S/N Available Courses SSCE/WASCE/NECO/’O’ Level GCE Requirements
1 Chemistry Education Five ‘O’ level credit passes in Mathematics, Chemistry, English Language and two of Physics, Biology and Agric. Sciences.
2 Yoruba Education Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Yoruba Language, and any subject from Arts or Social Science.
3 Biology Education Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and one other subject.
4 Islamic Studies Education Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language and Islamic Religious Studies.
5 French Education Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English Language and French.
6 Geography Education Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include Geography, English Language and Mathematics.
7 History Education Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, History and other relevant Arts subjects.
8 Physics Education Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English Language, Physics, Mathematics and two other Science subjects.
9 Physical & Health Education Five ‘O’ level credit passes in five subjects including English
Language, Biology and other relevant science subjects.
10 English Language Education Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English Language and Lit.in English plus three other Arts subject.
11 Christian Religious Studies Education Five ‘O’ level credit passes in five subjects including English Language, CRK and one other Arts subject.
12 Arabic Education Five ‘O’ level credit passes in relevant subjects including English Language and Arabic.
13 Economics Education Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English, Economics and Mathematics.
14 Political Science Education Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English, Mathematics, History/Govt. and any other two subjects.
15 Guidance and Counselling Education Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language and four other relevant subjects.
16 Mathematics Education Five ‘O’ level credit passes including Mathematics, English Language, Physics and any two Science subjects.
17 Computer Science Education Five ‘O’ level credit passes including Mathematics, English Language, Physics and any two Science subjects.
18 Business Education Five ‘O’ level credit passes including Mathematics, Economics, and any subject from Commerce, Accounting, Business Method, Book Keeping Arts or Science.
19 Health Education Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Biology or Agricultural Science, and any subject from Arts, Social Science or Science.
20 Early Childhood Education Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, and any subject from Arts, Social Science or Science.
21 Educational Technology Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, and any subject from Arts, Social Science or Science.
22 Educational Management Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, and any subject from Arts, Social Science or Science.
3. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
S/N Available Courses SSCE/WASCE/NECO/’O’ Level GCE Requirements
1 Electronics & Computer Engineering Five ‘O’ level credit passes including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English Language.
2 Mechanical Engineering Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and any other Science subject.
3 Aeronautic and Astronautic Engineering Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and any other Science subject.
4 Chemical and Polymer Engineering Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and any other Science subject.
4. FACULTY OF LAW
S/N Available Courses SSCE/WASCE/NECO/’O’ Level GCE Requirements
1 Common/Civil Law English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English and any Social Science, Science or Trade.
5. FACULTY OF SCIENCE
S/N Available Courses SSCE/WASCE/NECO/’O’ Level GCE Requirements
1 Chemistry Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
2 Fisheries and Aquatic Biology Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other subject. At least a pass in Physics is required.
3 Botany Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
4 Zoology Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology and two other Science subjects.
5 Mathematics Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.
6 Computer Science Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Physics plus two other Science subjects.
7 Microbiology Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
8 Physics Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Biology.
9 Biochemistry Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry and any one of Health Science, Statistics, Physics and Geography.
6. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
S/N Available Courses SSCE/WASCE/NECO/’O’ Level GCE Requirements
1 Public Administration Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Government with any other two subjects from Social Sciences, Management/Management Sciences.
2 Industrial Relations and Personnel Management Five ‘O’ level credit passes including
English Language, Mathematics and Economics/Commerce with any other two subjects from Social Sciences/Management Sciences.
3 Insurance Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Economics with any other two subjects from Social Sciences/Management Sciences.
4 Accounting Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Accounts/ Economics with any other two subjects from Social Sciences/Management Sciences.
5 Business Administration Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Business Studies/ Economics with any other two subjects from Social Sciences/Management Sciences.
6 Local Government Development and Administration Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Economics, Government or History, and any subject from Arts, Social Science, Science or Trade.
7 Management Technology Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and two other subjects from Commerce, Government, Accounts, Business Methods, Chemistry or Biology.
8 Banking and Finance Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Government, Economics, and any subject from Accounting, Commerce, Office Practice or Secretarial Studies.
9 Marketing Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and any subject from Business Method, Commerce, Book Keeping, Economics or Accounting.
7. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
S/N Available Courses SSCE/WASCE/NECO/’O’ Level GCE Requirements
1 Geography and Planning Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Geography and any three subjects from Arts or Social Science with at least a pass in Mathematics.
2 Psychology Five ‘O’ level credit passes in Government or History, English Language, Mathematics and two other subjects.
3. Economics Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Economics any other two subjects from Social Sciences, Arts and Science.
4. Sociology Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, and any subject from Arts, Social Science or Science
5. Political Science Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Government or History, and any subject from Arts, Social Science or Science.
8. SCHOOL OF TRANSPORT
S/N Available Courses SSCE/WASCE/NECO/’O’ Level GCE Requirements
1 Transport Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and two (2) of the following: Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Accounting and Further Mathematics.
9. ADEBOLA ADEGUNWA SCHOOL OF COMMUNCATION
S/N Available Courses SSCE/WASCE/NECO/’O’ Level GCE Requirements
1 Journalism Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Lit-in-English, Mathematics and any other two subjects from Social Sciences, Arts or Science.
2 Public Relations and Advertising Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Lit-in-English, Mathematics and any other two subjects from Social Sciences, Arts or Science.
3 Radio & Television Broadcasting Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Lit-in-English, Mathematics and any other two subjects from Social Sciences, Arts or Science.
10. COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
S/N Available Courses SSCE/WASCE/NECO/’O’ Level GCE Requirements
1 Medicine and Surgery.MB.BS Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in ONE sitting.
2 Dentistry.BDS Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in ONE sitting.
3 Nursing.BNSc Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in ONE sitting.
4 Pharmacology Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in ONE sitting.
5 Physiology Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in ONE sitting
11. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE
S/N Available Courses SSCE/WASCE/NECO/’O’ Level GCE Requirements
1 Agriculture Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and any subject from Mathematics, Physics, Geography or Economics.
LASU JUPEB: Criteria for Transiting to 200 Level
At the end of the intensive preparations, candidates will sit for the JUPEB Examinations. Only successful candidates would be able to transit to 200 Level AND courses shall be allocated based on the level of performance of each students. Also:
Successful candidates that will be enrolled in the Degree Programmes at 200 Level must purchase the JAMB Direct Entry Form
Students who fail may be allowed to repeat the Programme
On admission, if any student voluntary withdraws from the programme, request for refund of School Fee will NOT be entertained.
Applicants are required to visit www.lasu.edu.ng/foundation in order to pay the non-refundable application fee of Thirty Thousand Naira [N30,000:00] only AND fill the necessary online application form.
CLOSING DATE: The closing date for the submission of application forms is Friday 15th September 2023.
DATE FOR THE QUALIFYING EXAMINATION: A qualifying examination for admission into the Programme holds on Saturday, 16th September 2023 by 8:00am at the LASUBAS Foundation Programme Location, Topo Road, Badagry.
COMMENCEMENT OF LECTURES: LECTURES START ON IMMEDIATELY
GENERAL INFORMATION: The University has Hostel accommodation together with transportation. Allocation of the available spaces would be on first come first serve basis
Education
1ST NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS CONFERENCE ON UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) ESSAY COMPETITION
Competition Overview:
The SDG Youth Essay Competition offers a grand prize of N1 million for the top three winners, along with free sponsorship to attend the 1st Nigeria Tertiary Institution Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in April 2024 in Abuja.
Competition Requirements:
1. Eligibility:
– Open exclusively to undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
2. Entry Guidelines:
– Topic:The Role of Students in Attainment of SDG4
– length: Essays should be 1500 words.
– Entry Period: Thursday, February 1, 2024 – Thursday, February 29, 2024
– Referencing: APA Style (6th Edition).
– Font: Times New Roman, 12-point font size.
– Documentation: Typed in 1.5 line spacing, MS Word format only.
– Plagiarism: Only original content is accepted; plagiarized entries will be disqualified.
Benefits:
– Prizes:
– 1st Prize: N500,000
– 2nd Prize: N300,000
– 3rd Prize: N200,000
– Winners will also receive free sponsorship to attend the 1st Nigeria Tertiary Institution Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in April 2024 in Abuja.
Required Documents:
– Student’s Institution ID Card
– Copy of Student’s Admission Letter
– One recent passport-size photograph
– WhatsApp telephone number and email address
Application Procedure:
– All entries and submissions (essay and required documents) should be scanned and sent to nigeriaessay@sdgyouth.org before the deadline.
For Further Inquiries:
– Call: 08068931151, 08133846739, 07067772964
– Email: nigeriaessay@sdgyouth.org
Deadline: February 29th, 2024
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to achieving SDG4 and win exciting prizes. Submit your entry and required documents before the deadline. For any inquiries, feel free to contact them via phone or email.
Education
PENTAGON PARTNERS NATIONAL ESSAY COMPETITION FOR UNDERGRADUATE LAW STUDENTS
Competition Overview:
The National Essay Competition invites undergraduate law students to showcase their expertise and contribute to the discourse on AI, privacy, and data protection. In addition to cash prizes, participants have the chance to intern with Pentagon Partners, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Competition Requirements:
1. Eligibility:
– The competition is open to 400-level and 500-level undergraduate law students in Nigerian universities.
2. Essay Requirements:
– Length: Essays should not exceed 1500 words.
– Format: Double spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font.
– References: OSCOLA format for citations with 10pt font size for footnotes and endnotes.
– Submission Format: Essays must be submitted in PDF format.
– Entrant Details: Include full names, school, level, phone number, and email address in both the body of the email and on the last page of the essay.
– Single Entry: Each entrant is allowed only one submission.
– Originality: Plagiarism will result in automatic disqualification.
Competition Benefits and Timeline:
1. Prizes:
– Winner: N200,000
– 1st Runner Up: N150,000
– 2nd Runner Up: N100,000
2. Internship Opportunity:
– In addition to cash prizes, winners have the exclusive opportunity to intern with Pentagon Partners, enhancing their career prospects.
Application Procedure:
– Interested participants should submit their essays to essay@pentagonpartnerslp.com during the submission period.
– The subject of the email should be the Essay topic
For additional information and updates, visit www.pentagonpartnerslp.com.
Deadline: March 22nd, 2024
Don’t miss this chance to showcase your legal expertise, contribute to important discussions on AI and law, and vie for enticing cash prizes. Pentagon Partners looks forward to receiving your submissions.
Education
SYSTEMSPECS CHILDREN’S DAY ESSAY COMPETITION (CDEC), 2024
Purpose:
Inaugurated in 2020, the CDEC is part of SystemSpecs’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment to promoting capacity development in the Nigerian ICT industry. By encouraging young Nigerians to tackle everyday issues, the competition contributes to intellectual growth and societal progress.
Topic:
The theme for the 2024 competition is “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology.” Participants are tasked with exploring strategies to safeguard children in an increasingly digital world.
Eligibility:
– Open to primary and secondary school students in Nigeria aged 9 to 16.
– Junior category (ages 9 to 12) essays must not exceed 1,000 words.
– Senior category (ages 13 to 16) essays must not exceed 1,500 words.
Prizes:
– Winners will receive generous rewards, including a high-capacity laptop, premium headphones, a portable laptop stand, a smart wristwatch, and one year of internet data, among other items.
– Consolation prizes will be awarded to other participants.
Application Process:
– Interested candidates should access the application page
– Essays must be written in English and reflect original thought.
– Each participant is limited to one entry.
– Entries must be endorsed by an accredited school official, parent, or legal guardian.
– Deadline for submissions is April 12, 2024.
Submission Guidelines:
– All submissions must be in PDF format and include the student’s name, home and school addresses, email address, and contact phone number.
– Double entries will result in automatic disqualification.
– Submissions must be received by March 15, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Notification of Winners:
– Successful students and schools will be contacted in the second quarter of the year.
– Updates on winners will be announced on @nercng social media platforms.
The SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition offers a unique opportunity for Nigerian students to demonstrate their creativity and problem-solving skills. By addressing the theme of online child protection, participants contribute to building a safer and more secure digital environment for all. We encourage eligible students to seize this opportunity and showcase their talent and ingenuity.
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