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Lead City University, Ibadan (LCU)Courses, Portals & Admission Guide

Oyo State, Nigeria
LCU, Lead City

NELFUND Loan

Not Eligible

JAMB Cut-Off

150+

The baseline JAMB cutoff is 150. However, competitive professional courses like Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Physiotherapy strictly require LCU to be selected as the first choice institution.

Post-UTME Form

₦2,000

Est. Tuition

₦525k - ₦6.5M

Undergraduate tuition varies by course (Arts/Edu: ~₦525K, Engineering: ~₦925K, Nursing: ₦3.57M, Medicine: ₦6.52M). UG Acceptance Fee is ₦50,000. For Postgraduate studies, the application form is ₦25,000. Upon PG admission, students pay an Acceptance Fee (₦20,000), Development Levy (₦20,000), and Medicals (₦25,000).

Acceptance Fee

₦50,000

2nd Choice

Accepted

Overview

Lead City University (LCU) is a premier private university located in Ibadan, Oyo State. Established in 2005, the university is committed to providing a transformative educational experience, equipping students with practical skills, innovative thinking, and the entrepreneurial mindset required for self-reliance and global relevance.

The LCU campus, strategically situated near the Toll Gate area on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, offers a serene and highly structured academic environment. It features modern infrastructure, cutting-edge laboratories, excellent recreational facilities, and a diverse community that fosters both intellectual and social growth.

💡 Pro Tip: Admission into Lead City University is quite flexible and accommodating. If you scored 150 and above in JAMB, you can apply directly online. Ensure you have your NIN slip, birth certificate, and passport photo ready in JPEG format before starting the application. For postgraduate candidates, ensuring your official transcripts are sent directly via courier to the PG College expedites your admission processing.

Admission Requirements

Candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) credit passes in SSCE/GCE/WAEC/NECO/NABTEB at not more than two (2) sittings; however, professional courses strictly require one (1) sitting. Required screening documents include a birth certificate, NIN slip, and passport photograph.

Direct Entry Rules

Direct Entry candidates into 200L require IB, IJMB, or JUPEB with at least 3 'A' Level passes for professional courses (2 for others). Alternatively, a complete 100L transcript with a CGPA of 3.5 for professional courses (1.8 for others) is required.

Post UTME Screening Format

The UG application process is fully online. Candidates create an account, upload documents (UTME, O'Level, birth cert, NIN slip), pay the ₦2,000 fee, and receive feedback within 24 working hours. PG applicants apply via email (pgcollege@lcu.edu.ng) with transcripts and a ₦25,000 form fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply to Lead City University if I did not choose them in JAMB?
Yes. Candidates who did not initially choose Lead City University in their UTME application can still be considered for admission. You will simply need to apply directly through their portal and process a 'Change of Institution' via JAMB CAPS.
What is the requirement for Direct Entry into professional courses at LCU?
To get into 200L for professional courses, you need at least three (3) 'A' Level passes (A, B, or C) in IJMB/JUPEB/IB, or a complete 100L transcript from a previous university with a minimum CGPA of 3.5, plus your 5 O'Level credits.
What are the requirements for a Master's or PhD at Lead City University?
For a Master's (M.Sc, M.A, MBA), you need a minimum of a Second Class Lower. The program lasts 18 months (3 semesters). For a Ph.D., you must have an M.Phil with a CGPA of 4.0 or 60%. PGD applicants require a relevant degree or an HND/professional qualification (ACA, ANAN, ACIB, etc).
How do I apply for Postgraduate studies at LCU?
Pay the ₦25,000 admission form fee to the designated Eco Bank account, download and fill the form, and email it to pgcollege@lcu.edu.ng along with your official transcript, 4 passport photos, 2 reference forms, and necessary academic/birth certificates.
Does Lead City University offer Medicine and Nursing?
Yes, Lead City University offers fully accredited programmes in Medicine, Nursing, Doctor of Pharmacy, and Dentistry. However, note that these professional medical courses require you to have your 5 O'Level credits in exactly one (1) sitting.

Campuses

Main Campus

Toll Gate Area, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ibadan

Academic Faculties

Faculty of Applied Sciences
  • •Biology
  • •Chemistry
  • •Computer & Information Science
  • •Computer Science with Economics
  • •Computer Science with Electronics
  • •Cyber Security
  • •Environmental Management & Toxicology
  • •Forensic Science
  • •Information Systems
  • •Information Technology
  • •Microbiology
  • •Physics
  • •Physics with Electronics
  • •Science Laboratory Technology
  • •Software Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
  • •Automobile Engineering
  • •Biomedical Engineering
  • •Civil Engineering
  • •Computer Engineering
  • •Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • •Mechanical Engineering
  • •Mechatronics Engineering
  • •Telecommunications Engineering
  • •Wood Products Engineering
Faculty of Law
  • •Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  • •Law & Diplomacy (BLD)
Faculty of Social & Management Sciences
  • •Accounting
  • •Banking & Finance
  • •Business Administration
  • •Criminology & Security Studies
  • •Economics & Development Studies
  • •Entrepreneurship
  • •Industrial Relations & Human Resources
  • •Information Science & Media Studies
  • •Library and Information Science (B.LS)
  • •Marketing
  • •Politics & International Relations
  • •Psychology
  • •Public Administration
  • •Social Work
  • •Sociology
  • •Tourism and Hospitality Management
Faculty of Communication & Information Science
  • •Advertising
  • •Health Information Management
  • •Information Resources Management
  • •Journalism
  • •Library, Archival & Information Studies
  • •Mass Communication & Media Tech
  • •Media Studies
  • •Office and Information Management
  • •Printing and Publishing
  • •Public Relations
Faculty of Environmental Design & Management
  • •Architecture
  • •Building
  • •Estate Management
  • •Geographical Information System
  • •Quantity Surveying
  • •Surveying and Geoinformatics
  • •Urban and Regional Planning
Faculty of Arts and Education
  • •Business Studies Education
  • •Creative Arts and Design
  • •Early Childhood Education
  • •Education Biology
  • •Education Chemistry
  • •Education Computer Science
  • •Education English
  • •Education Mathematics
  • •Education Physics
  • •Educational Management
  • •English & Literary Studies
  • •English and French
  • •Fine Arts
  • •French
  • •Guidance & Counselling
  • •History & Diplomacy
  • •Performing Arts & Film Studies
  • •Physical and Health Education
  • •Religious Studies
  • •Social Studies Education
  • •Yoruba (African Languages)
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
  • •Biochemistry
  • •Human Anatomy
  • •Medical Laboratory Science
  • •Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
  • •Pharmacology
  • •Physiology
  • •Physiotherapy
  • •Psychology (Sport, Health & Exercise)
Faculty of Clinical Sciences
  • •Dental Technology
  • •Dental Therapy
  • •Dentistry
  • •Medical Radiography (Medical Imaging) & Radiation Science
  • •Medicine
  • •Nursing
  • •Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy)
Faculty of Public Health
  • •Community Health
  • •Environmental Health Sciences
  • •Health Information Management
  • •Health Policy and Management
  • •Health Promotion & Education
  • •Human Nutrition & Dietetics
  • •Preventive Medicine and Primary Care
School of Postgraduate Studies
  • •Accounting (PGD, MSc, MPhil, PhD)
  • •Biological Sciences (Gen. Biology, Toxicology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Nutrition & Dietetics)
  • •Chemical Sciences (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Drug Metabolism, Membrane Biotech, Cancer Biology)
  • •Combined Professional Degrees (MBA/ACTI/ACIB, MSc Accounting/ACTI, MSc Taxation/ACTI, etc.)
  • •Computer Science (Info Science, Software Eng., Info Systems, Computational Intelligence, Tech Mgt)
  • •Economics / Development Studies (PGD, MSc, MPhil, PhD)
  • •Educational Management (PGD, MEd, MPhil, PhD)
  • •English & Literary Studies (PGD, MA, MPhil, PhD)
  • •Environmental Design & Management (Architecture, Land Admin, Housing, GIS)
  • •Finance (PGD, MSc, MPhil, PhD)
  • •Health Information Management (Preventive Medicine, Health Policy, Environmental Health)
  • •Industrial Relations & Personnel Management (PGD, MSc, MPhil, PhD)
  • •Kinesiology, Sports Science & Health Education
  • •Law (LLM, MPhil, PhD) & Law and Diplomacy (MLD)
  • •Library and Information Science (PGD, MSc, MPhil, PhD)
  • •Mass Communication & Media Tech (Journalism, Broadcasting, Advertising, PR, Publishing)
  • •Master of Business Administration (MBA - Various Specializations)
  • •Office and Information Management (PGD, MSc, MPhil, PhD)
  • •Performing Arts and Film Studies (MA, MPhil, PhD)
  • •Politics and International Relations (Int'l Politics, Strategic Studies, Peace & Conflict, Public Admin)
  • •Public / Community Health (Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Occupational Health, Health Policy)
  • •Science Education, Social Studies & Business Education
  • •Sociology & Psychology (Clinical, Industrial, Criminology & Security Studies, Medical Sociology)

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