LASU Centre for Afro-Brazilian Studies Admission Form 2025/2026
The Lagos State University Centre for Afro-Brazilian Studies (LASUCAS) has officially opened applications for admission into its specialized programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. The Centre serves as a cultural and academic bridge between Nigeria, Brazil, and other Lusophone countries, offering training in Portuguese language, Afro-Brazilian culture, and Yoruba studies.
Available Programmes
CELPE-Bras Training Programme
This six-month intensive course prepares candidates for the Certificate of Proficiency in Portuguese Language for Foreigners (CELPE-Bras), which is a mandatory requirement for Nigerian students seeking scholarships in Brazil.
- Eligibility:
- WAEC/SSCE with at least five (5) credits
- Age 17–23 for undergraduate scholarships
- Minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) for postgraduate scholarships
- Duration: Six (6) months
- Scholarship Pathway: Qualifies candidates for Brazilian government scholarships across various disciplines
Diploma in Portuguese and Brazilian Studies
This diploma qualifies candidates for direct entry into LASU’s degree programme in Portuguese/English.
- Eligibility:
- Minimum of four (4) credits including English at not more than two sittings
- OR three (3) credits at one sitting plus five (5) years of work experience
- OR mature candidates (35 years and above) with three (3) credits at one sitting
- Duration: Four (4) semesters, part-time (two academic sessions)
Certificate in Portuguese and Brazilian Studies
Ideal for students, professionals, and travelers heading to Portuguese-speaking countries for study, business, or tourism.
- Eligibility:
- Three (3) O-Level credits including English at not more than two sittings
- OR three (3) credits at one sitting plus five (5) years of work experience
- Duration: Six (6) months, part-time (two modules of three months each)
Proficiency Certificate in Yoruba (For Non-Native Speakers)
This programme is tailored for Brazilians, other international learners, and Nigerians who wish to master Yoruba language, culture, and literature.
- Eligibility:
- Foreign applicants with a secondary school certificate or equivalent
- Nigerian candidates with a minimum of three (3) O-Level credits
- Graduates of higher institutions (any discipline)
- Mature candidates above 35 years or professionals with 10+ years’ experience
- Duration: Eight (8) weeks, full-time
Application Details
- Application Portal: www.lasu.edu.ng/lasucas
- Application Fee:
- ₦10,000 for all programmes
- $50 for the Yoruba Proficiency Certificate (foreign applicants)
- Physical Office:
Centre for Afro-Brazilian Studies (LASUCAS),
2nd Floor, Babatunde Raji Fashola Senate Building,
LASU Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos
Important Notes
- All programmes are open to both Nigerian and international applicants.
- Applicants are advised to read the eligibility criteria carefully before applying.
- Admission is competitive and based on merit.
- Successful candidates may be eligible for further academic or scholarship opportunities in Brazil and other Lusophone countries.