Admission Process
Account Registration
Create an account and verify email on the LCU portal
Form Completion
Fill the 4-step online application and upload required documents
Application Fee Payment
Pay the ₦10,300–₦10,500 application fee online
Post-UTME Screening
Sit for the screening test or visit a liaison office
Admission Decision
Application processed (within ~24hrs); qualified candidates are notified
Acceptance & Registration
Pay ₦50,300 acceptance fee, complete registration and begin studies
Important Dates
Undergraduate Admissions Timeline
- 1
Application Opens
January 2024 (Rolling basis)
- 2
Screening & Documentation
Ongoing throughout the year
- 3
Admission Letters Sent
Within 2 weeks of screening
Note: Deadlines may vary slightly by department. Late applications are sometimes accepted with a valid reason. Always confirm exact dates from the university portal.
Postgraduate Admissions Timeline
- 1
Application Opens
February 2024
- 2
Faculty Interview/Screening
Scheduled by department
- 3
Admission Processing
Rolling basis (2–4 weeks)
Note: Deadlines may vary slightly by department. Late applications are sometimes accepted with a valid reason. Always confirm exact dates from the university portal.
International Students Timeline
- 1
Application Opens
January 2024
- 2
Visa/Travel Prep
At least 6 weeks before semester begins
- 3
Orientation & Registration
August & January
Note: Deadlines may vary slightly by department. Late applications are sometimes accepted with a valid reason. Always confirm exact dates from the university portal.
JUPEB / Foundation Timeline
- 1
Form Purchase Begins
March 2024
- 2
Entrance Screening
Scheduled monthly
- 3
Programme Begins
September 2024
Note: Deadlines may vary slightly by department. Late applications are sometimes accepted with a valid reason. Always confirm exact dates from the university portal.
Admission Requirements
Undergraduate
- 5 O'Level credits (English, Math + 3 others) in ≤2 sittings
- UTME result (minimum score 140)
- Post‑UTME screening form & result
- Passport photograph (white background)
- Birth certificate or age declaration
- NIN slip & JAMB registration slip
- For Direct Entry to 200L: A‑Level/IJMB/JUPEB, transcript, JAMB admission letter
Postgraduate
- Bachelor’s degree (PGD: 2:2; Master’s: 2:1 or above)
- Academic transcripts
- NYSC discharge/exemption certificate
- Two academic recommendation letters
- Statement of purpose or research proposal (M.Phil/PhD)
- 4 passport photographs & valid ID
- Passport for PhD applicants
International Students
- Equivalent academic qualifications
- English proficiency test (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Valid international passport
- Student visa approval
- Medical insurance certificate
- Proof of financial support
Fee Structure
* Fees are for the B.Sc. Mass Communication & Media Technology program. Additional charges like departmental levies or acceptance fees may apply.
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