The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has officially opened applications for eligible candidates seeking inter-university transfer for the 2026/2027 academic session.
This guide covers exactly what the university’s own advertisement requires, the confirmed ₦30,000 processing fee, and the steps to submit a complete application.
The Official Advertisement
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UNILORIN’s Directorate of Academic Support Services (Senate) issued its official advert for inter-university transfer for the 2026/2027 academic session directly on the university’s own website.
This is the university’s authoritative notice, and it lays out the eligibility conditions, fees, and transcript requirements in plain terms.
Eligibility Requirements
Based on UNILORIN’s official advertisement and supporting guidance:
- Admission requirements at your year of entry. Eligibility is based on the prevailing University of Ilorin admission requirement in the year of your original admission to your previous university, not the current year’s requirements. This means the standard you’re measured against is tied to when you first gained admission elsewhere, not today’s cut-off marks or entry conditions.
- Minimum CGPA of 3.00. Reported guidance for this cycle points to a minimum CGPA requirement of 3.00.
- At least two academic sessions remaining. You need to be able to complete at least two more academic sessions at UNILORIN before graduation, meaning candidates too close to completing their degree elsewhere are unlikely to qualify.
- Same course retention. You must be ready to continue the course you were previously studying at your previous university. UNILORIN’s transfer process does not appear to accommodate a course change as part of the transfer itself.
- Matching JAMB subject combination. Your JAMB subject combination must align with the requirements of the course and university you’re transferring into.
- O’Level or A’Level records and a JAMB slip are required as part of your documentation.
- A letter of recommendation from your former university is also required.
Required Documents
- Transcript of academic records, which your previous institution must forward directly to the Registrar, University of Ilorin.
- O’Level or A’Level results.
- A valid JAMB slip.
- A letter of recommendation from your former university.
Because your transcript must be sent institution-to-institution rather than uploaded by you personally, initiate that request with your current university’s Registrar as early as possible, since delays on their end can hold up your entire application.
The Application Fee: ₦30,000
UNILORIN’s official advertisement states that applicants should pay an application fee of ₦30,000 on the University of Ilorin website.
Pay through the official UNILORIN website, and confirm every payment detail displayed there before completing the transaction, rather than relying on a figure quoted elsewhere.
A note on a different, much larger figure you may see elsewhere: Some older, separate guidance references a considerably higher figure around ₦350,000 described as an acceptance fee payable by candidates who have successfully secured an inter-university transfer place.
This appears to be a distinct, later-stage payment (an acceptance fee owed only once your transfer is approved) rather than the upfront ₦30,000 application/processing fee described in the official 2026/2027 advertisement.
Given the potential for confusion between these two very different figures, always confirm on the official UNILORIN website exactly which fee applies to which stage of your specific application before paying anything.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step
- Confirm your eligibility against the admission-year requirement, the CGPA guidance, the two-remaining-sessions rule, and the course-retention condition.
- Initiate your transcript request with your current university’s Registrar as early as possible, since it must be forwarded directly to the Registrar, University of Ilorin.
- Visit the official University of Ilorin website, unilorin.edu.ng, and locate the current inter-university transfer application link.
- Pay the ₦30,000 application fee through the official website’s payment channel, confirming every payment detail shown there before completing the transaction.
- Complete the application form and provide your personal, academic, and JAMB details accurately.
- Gather your supporting documents: your O’Level/A’Level results, JAMB slip, and letter of recommendation from your former university.
- Submit your completed application through the official process, following any specific format or scanning instructions provided (clear, properly scanned documents only; improperly scanned submissions risk being disregarded).
- Follow up on your transcript to confirm the UNILORIN Registrar has received it, since your application isn’t complete without it.
Why the Admission-Year Rule Matters
One detail in UNILORIN’s eligibility criteria deserves particular attention: eligibility is assessed based on the admission requirement that was in force at UNILORIN during the year you were originally admitted into your previous university, not the requirement in force today.
This is a nuanced rule, and it means two candidates applying in the same transfer cycle could be measured against different historical standards depending on when they first started their degree elsewhere.
If you’re unsure how this applies to your situation, contact the Directorate of Academic Support Services directly rather than assuming today’s published cut-off marks are what you’ll be measured against.
About University of Ilorin
The University of Ilorin is a federal government-owned public research university in Ilorin, Kwara State.
Its main campus sits on roughly 5,000 hectares in the ancient city of Ilorin, making it the largest university in Nigeria by landmass and one of the largest in Africa.
UNILORIN has the highest enrollment of international students in Nigeria and operates fifteen faculties with over 60 academic departments.
The university’s current Vice-Chancellor is Professor Wahab Egbewole, the institution’s 11th Vice-Chancellor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Is the UNILORIN inter-university transfer form for 2026/2027 out?
Yes. The University of Ilorin’s Directorate of Academic Support Services (Senate) officially advertised the call for inter-university transfer applications for the 2026/2027 academic session on unilorin.edu.ng.
2. How much does the UNILORIN transfer application cost?
₦30,000, paid through the official University of Ilorin website, according to the official advertisement.
3. Is there also a ₦350,000 fee I should know about?
Some older guidance references a separate, much larger acceptance fee (around ₦350,000) payable only after a transfer is successfully secured, distinct from the ₦30,000 upfront application/processing fee.
Confirm on the official website which fee applies to your specific stage before paying.
4. What CGPA do I need to qualify?
Reported guidance for this cycle points to a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
5. Can I change my course when I transfer to UNILORIN?
No. You must be ready to retain the course you were formerly studying at your previous university as part of the transfer.
6. Do I need to submit my own transcript?
No. Your previous institution must forward your transcript of academic records directly to the Registrar, University of Ilorin, not you.
7. How many more academic sessions do I need to complete after transferring?
You must complete at least two more academic sessions at UNILORIN before graduation.
8. What documents do I need besides my transcript?
O’Level or A’Level records, a valid JAMB slip, and a letter of recommendation from your former university.
9. Does my JAMB subject combination matter for the transfer?
Yes. Your JAMB subject combination must align with the requirements of the course and university you’re transferring into.
10. Where do I apply?
Through the official University of Ilorin website, unilorin.edu.ng, where you can complete the application, payment, and submission process.
Final Thoughts
UNILORIN’s 2026/2027 inter-university transfer process centers on a ₦30,000 application fee, eligibility tied to your original admission year’s requirements, a minimum CGPA of 3.00, and a firm rule that you retain your existing course.
Because there’s a separate, much larger acceptance fee referenced elsewhere for candidates whose transfer is later approved, and because eligibility is judged against historical rather than current admission standards, the safest first step is confirming every detail directly on unilorin.edu.ng and getting your transcript request moving with your current university’s Registrar as early as possible.
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