No fewer than 52,514 candidates have selected University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) as their first-choice institution in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) admission cycle.
The figure was unveiled during the ongoing Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) 2026 Admission Policy Meeting in Abuja, where application statistics for tertiary institutions across the country were presented.
With the development, UNILORIN emerged as the seventh most sought-after university in Nigeria for the 2026 admission exercise, reaffirming its position as one of the nation’s most competitive and preferred institutions.
The university has consistently ranked among the top choices for admission seekers due to its stable academic calendar, reputation for uninterrupted academic activities, and growing academic profile.
The latest statistics highlight the intense competition expected during the forthcoming admission exercise, as thousands of applicants vie for limited admission slots across various programmes in the institution.