LASU Centre for Afro-Brazilian Studies LASUCAS Admission Form 2025 is Out

LASU Admission into Portuguese Programmes In Centre For Afro-Brazilian Studies 2025 is Out

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the underlisted programmes in the Lagos State University Centre for Afro-Brazilian Studies (LASUCAS).

2.0 CELPE-BRAS TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR SCHOLARSHIP IN BRAZIL

The Government of Brazil offers scholarship in every discipline to hundreds of Nigerian students in each academic session. For any student to enjoy the scholarship tenable in Brazil, he/she must pass an examination called CELPE-Bras: Certificate of Proficiency in Portuguese Language for Foreigners (CELPE-Bras). This programme is, therefore, designed to train candidates for both the undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must:
(i) have passed WAEC/SSCE with at least five (5) credits.

(ii) be between the ages of 17 and 23 years for undergraduate scholarship.

(iii) have graduated with at least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) for postgraduate scholarship.

PROGRAMME DURATION

The course is for a period of six (6) months.

DIPLOMA IN PORTUGUESE AND BRAZILIAN STUDIES

The Diploma qualifies for admission into the degree course in Portuguese/English at the Lagos State University.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(i) A minimum of four (4) credits including English Language in the General Certificate of Education (G.C.E. Ordinary Level) or its equivalent at not more than two (2) sittings.

(ii) Three (3) credits at one (1) sitting and five (5) years work experience in a corporate body or government establishment.

(iii) A mature candidate who is above 35 years of age and has three (3) credits at one sitting.

PROGRAMME DURATION

The course will run on a part-time basis for four (4) semesters or two (2) academic sessions.

CERTIFICATE IN PORTUGUESE AND BRAZILIAN STUDIES

The course is to cater to the needs of those who intend to travel to Lusophone countries of the world for the purpose of study, trade, news coverage, or tourism. The certificate qualifies for admission into the Diploma in Portuguese programme at the Lagos State University.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The West African School Certificate (WASC) or the General Certificate of Education (GCE O-Level), or its equivalent with credits in three (3) subjects, including English, at not more than two (2) sittings.

Alternatively, WASC or GCE O-Level or its equivalent with credits in three (3) subjects at one (1) sitting and five (5) years work experience in a corporate body or government establishment.

PROGRAMME DURATION

It is a two (2) module, six (6) months part-time programme. Each module lasts three (3) months.

PROFICIENCY CERTFICATE IN YORUBA FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS

This certificate course is designed to train and equip persons interested in the study of the Yorùbá Language, Literatures, Culture, and Communication Techniques across the globe, especially the Brazilians. The course will draw students primarily from Brazil, Portugal, North American countries, Nigeria and other parts of the world.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(i) Foreigners with a minimum of secondary school certificate or its equivalent.

(ii) Nigerian candidates with a minimum of three (3) credits in WAEC or NECO or its equivalent.

(iii) Graduates of higher institutions from any discipline.

(iv) Mature candidates who have or have had a minimum of ten (10) years work experience in relevant professions or above 35 years of age may be considered for admission.

NOTE: A pass in Yoruba is not compulsory.

PROGRAMME DURATION

The course will run on a full-time basis for a period of eight (8) weeks.

How to Apply for LASU Admission into Portuguese Programmes

Application forms are obtainable from Lagos State University website: www.lasu.edu.ng/lasucas upon payment of Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000.00) only, as the application fee. The application fee for Proficiency Certificate in Yoruba for foreigners is fifty dollars ($50.00) only.

For further information, please visit the Lagos State University Centre for Afro-Brazilian Studies on the 2nd floor, Babatunde Raji Fashola Senate Building, LASU Main Campus, Ojo, or call the following telephone numbers:

Professor Tayo Ajayi – +234-806-3323-910

Mrs V. O. Opaleye – +234-803-3441-685

CLOSING DATE: The closing date of application is six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.

SIGNED
Emmanuel A. FANU, MANUPA, MNIM, MCIPM, FCAI
Registrar and Secretary to Council.