UNILAG Update If you’re filling your JAMB form right now or planning a change of institution/course, stop scrolling and read this.
The University of Lagos just dropped the biggest academic expansion in years 19 brand-new faculties and over 40 new undergraduate programmes have been approved by NUC and will run fully from the 2025/2026 session.
This is not a rumour. It’s not “proposed”. It’s happening.
Here’s everything Nigerian students need to know straight from the Senate approval, the leaked programme list trending on X, and the reactions blowing up under @studentsdash and @UNILAGNigeria.
The 19 New Faculties (Confirmed & Starting 2025/2026)
- Faculty of Creative Arts
- Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
- Faculty of Computing and Informatics
- Faculty of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Faculty of Environmental Design and Management
- Faculty of Film and Cinematography
- Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Faculty of Sports Science and Management
- Faculty of Aviation Studies
- Faculty of Maritime Studies
- Faculty of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation
- Faculty of Actuarial Science and Insurance
- Faculty of Quantity Surveying
- Faculty of Building Technology
- Faculty of Estate Management
- Faculty of Geoinformatics and Surveying
- Faculty of Transportation Planning and Management
- Faculty of Industrial Design and Technology
Hot New Courses Everyone Is Talking About on X Right Now
- B.Sc. Film and Cinematography
- B.Sc. Animation and Visual Effects
- B.Sc. Data Science
- B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
- B.Sc. Cybersecurity
- B.Sc. Aviation Management
- B.Sc. Maritime Business Administration
- B.Sc. Sports Management
- B.Sc. Music Production and Sound Engineering
- B.Sc. Fashion Design and Textile Technology
- B.Sc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- B.Sc. Tourism and Event Management
Why This Changes Everything for 2026 JAMBites
- UNILAG just became the most diverse federal university in Nigeria overnight.
- You no longer need to travel abroad or pay private-uni fees for courses like Animation, AI, Film, or Aviation.
- Cut-off marks for these new programmes are expected to be lower than Medicine, Law, or Pharmacy in the first 2–3 years (perfect chance to enter with 250 280).
- Lagos = industry. Film studios, tech hubs, shipping companies, airlines internships and jobs are literally on your doorstep.
Early Reactions from Students on X (Real Tweets)
- “UNILAG just turned to USA overnight 😂 I’m changing my course to Film” @bigshegz
- “Data Science and AI in UNILAG for federal school fees?? I don die 😂” @codewithtee
- “My younger brother that wants to do Aviation no longer needs Covenant or private uni. God abeg” @queen_rachy1
- “Who else is switching to Creative Arts? Nollywood needs fresh blood 🔥” @directorscut_ng
How to Position Yourself for 2025/2026 Admission
- Start preparing your JAMB subject combination NOW (most new programmes need English + Maths + Maths + two relevant subjects).
- Follow @UNILAGNigeria and watch out for the official Post-UTME announcement (expected February/March 2026).
- O’level requirements are standard 5 credits including English & Maths – no funny extras yet.
- Change of course/institution portal will open soon – keep money ready.
If you’ve ever wanted to study something creative, futuristic, or industry-focused without paying 3-8 million naira per session, UNILAG just handed you the golden ticket.
Save this post. Share it with your younger ones, your department WhatsApp groups, and that cousin that’s confused about JAMB.
The Akoka glow-up is real, and 2025 is about to be legendary.
Which of the new faculties are you gunning for? Drop it in the comments and let’s start connecting people with the same dreams!
