Admissions
Apply for the 2026/2027 session.
One process, four clear steps. Whether you're a UTME candidate, federation coach or science graduate, the route into NIS is mapped end-to-end.
- 01
Choose your programme
Review the six ND, HND, PGD and MSc routes and confirm entry requirements.
- 02
Register with JAMB / apply direct
ND candidates apply through JAMB UTME. PGD and MSc candidates apply directly.
- 03
Post-UTME and screening
Sit the NIS post-UTME screening and, for coaching, the practical fitness assessment.
- 04
Accept your offer
Successful candidates accept on the student portal and begin online registration.
Entry requirements at a glance
| Programme | Level | Duration | Apply via |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Coaching Certificate (BCC) | Certificate | 3 months | Direct application |
| Basic Fitness Certificate (BFC) | Certificate | 3 months | Direct application |
| Basic Groundsmanship Certificate (BGC) | Certificate | 3 months | Direct application |
| Sports Administration | PGD | 1 year full-time / 18 months part-time | Direct application |
| Basic Courses | Certificate | 3 months | Direct application |
| Sports Coaching & Fitness | ND | 2 years full-time | JAMB UTME |
| Weekend Courses | Certificate | Flexible — weekends only | Direct application |
| Oral Courses | Certificate | Variable | Direct application |
| Online Certificate Courses | Certificate | Self-paced, online | Direct application |
| Paramedics Technology | ND | 2 years full-time | JAMB UTME |
| Sports Coaching | HND | 2 years full-time (post-ND + 1 year industrial experience) | Direct application |
| Sports Marketing | PGD | 1 year full-time / 18 months part-time | Direct application |
| Sports Science | MSc | 18-24 months | Direct application |
Important
Ready to apply? Create your applicant account.
All applicants must first create a NIS account. Your account gives you a reference number, lets you track your application and unlocks access to the ISLMS learning portal after admission.
Tuition, hostel and acceptance fees vary by programme — the Admissions Office publishes the schedule each cycle.