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Who can request this credential evaluation?

UNILAG graduates applying for Canadian immigration (Express Entry), US university admissions, professional licensing, or European credential recognition.

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Requirements

Valid Evaluation Reference Number 7-digit WES reference number, ICAS file number, or ECE account reference.
UNILAG Matriculation Number & Degree Details Accurate matriculation number, faculty, department, and graduation year.
Official Transcript Request Application Completed online request on records.unilag.edu.ng selecting "Credential Evaluation".
Copy of Degree Certificate / Statement of Result Clear scanned PDF of your degree certificate or statement of result for WES portal upload.
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How to apply

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Open Evaluation File with WES / ICAS

    Create your account on wes.org, select your evaluation type (e.g. ECA for IRCC Canada), and get your unique 7-digit Reference Number.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Apply on UNILAG Records Portal

    Login to records.unilag.edu.ng, click "Transcript Request", select "Evaluation Agency (WES)" as destination, and input your WES Reference Number.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Pay Electronic Transmission Fee on Remita

    Generate the Remita RRR code for the transcript and electronic evaluation processing fee and complete payment.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Direct Electronic Transmission by UNILAG

    UNILAG Academic Records generates and uploads your verified academic record directly into WES's secure institutional portal.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    Track Status on WES Dashboard

    Allow 3 - 5 business days after UNILAG dispatches for your WES dashboard status to change to "In Progress / Documents Accepted".

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Credential evaluation fees

Item Amount Notes Verification
Official Transcript for WES (Electronic Upload) ₦25,000 Includes transcript compilation & direct institutional electronic transmission Verified
Physical Sealed Transcript Dispatch (Courier) ₦35,000 Required for evaluators without electronic API integration Verified
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Processing & delivery

05 · Turnaround 10 - 20 working days Based on published guidelines · Source 1
06 · Delivery options
Electronic / Secure PDF Supported
Physical Courier (DHL/FedEx) Supported
In-person collection Registry inquiry
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International transcript requests

UNILAG has established direct electronic delivery with WES. Do not attempt to send transcripts yourself; evaluators reject documents not sent directly by the university.

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WES and credential evaluation

Ensure you enter your exact 7-digit WES Reference Number during application. WES will reject incomplete or mismatched files.

TranscriptHow is not affiliated with WES or any evaluation service. Always confirm requirements on the evaluator's official website.

Official sources

1 sources · checked 22 Sep 2026
Official institution source University of Lagos Academic Records & Transcript Unit records.unilag.edu.ng · Checked 22 Sep 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Yes, UNILAG is enrolled in WES Direct Electronic Submission, meaning transcripts are uploaded digitally through secure university channels rather than shipped via courier.

Yes. WES requires applicants to upload their own color scan of the degree certificate directly into the WES portal, while the transcript must come directly from UNILAG.