FULokoja Postgraduate Admission 2025/2026 Academic Session; Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into postgraduate programmes at the College of Postgraduate Studies, Federal University Lokoja (FULokoja), Kogi State, for the 2025/2026 Academic Session. The available programmes span academic and professional postgraduate degrees across multiple faculties and institutes.
List of Postgraduate Programmes
Faculty of Arts
Department of English and Literary Studies
- M.A. English (Language)
- M.A. English (Literature)
- Ph.D. English (Language)
- Ph.D. English (Literature)
Department of History & International Studies
- M.A. History & International Studies
- Ph.D. History & International Studies
Department of Linguistics & African Languages
- PGD Descriptive Linguistics
- PGD Applied Linguistics
Department of Theatre Arts
- PGD Theatre Arts
- M.A. Theatre Arts
- Ph.D. Theatre Arts
Faculty of Computing
Department of Computer Science
- PGD Computer Science
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- Ph.D. Computer Science
Faculty of Education
Department of Business Education
- M.Sc. Ed Business Education
- Ph.D. Business Education
Department of Educational Foundations
- PGD Education (PGDE)
- M.Ed Guidance and Counselling
- M.Ed Educational Measurement and Evaluation
- Ph.D Educational Measurement and Evaluation
Department of Science Education
- M.Ed Science Education
- Ph.D Science Education
Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education
- M.Ed English Education
- M.Ed Social Studies
- Ph.D English Education
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Department of Geography
- PGD Remote Sensing & GIS
- M.Sc Geography
- Ph.D Geography
Faculty of Life Sciences
Department of Biological Sciences
- PGD Biology
- M.Sc Biology (Conservation Biology & Environmental Biology)
- Ph.D Biology (Conservation Biology & Environmental Biology)
Department of Botany
- M.Sc Botany (Plant Biosystematics/Taxonomy, Mycology/Plant Pathology, Environmental Botany)
Department of Zoology
- M.Sc Applied Parasitology, Entomology, Fishery & Hydrobiology
- Ph.D Applied Parasitology, Entomology, Fishery & Hydrobiology
Faculty of Management Science
Department of Accounting
- PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D in Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Public Sector Accounting, Taxation
Department of Business Administration
- PGD Management (PGDM)
- M.Sc Business Administration
- Ph.D Business Administration
Department of Finance
- PGD Finance
- M.Sc Finance
- Ph.D Finance
Department of Public Administration
- PGD Public Administration
- MPA
- M.Sc Public Administration
- Ph.D Public Administration
Faculty of Physical Sciences
Departments: Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics
- PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D in relevant disciplines and specializations
Faculty of Social Sciences
Departments: Economics, Political Science, Library & Information Science
- PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D in relevant disciplines and specializations
Institute of Governance and Development Studies (IGDS)
- Various PGD, Master’s, and Ph.D programmes in Management, Peace & Conflict, Public Policy, Leadership, Population Studies, Social Work, and more
- Collaborative Programmes with NILDS Abuja and Institute for Crisis Resolution, Peace Building & Conciliation, Abuja
- Hybrid delivery (Physical & Online) for selected programmes
Centre for Safety Management (in collaboration with Safety Analytics Limited)
- PGD and Professional Master’s Programmes in Safety Management, Occupational Safety, Environmental Safety, System Safety & Reliability
- Duration: 6–12 months
Global Institute for Infectious Diseases Control (FULokoja)
- PGD in Public Health, Community Health, Environmental & Occupational Health, Nutrition
- M.Sc in Molecular Biology & Genomics
Institute for Gender Studies (FULokoja)
- Master and Ph.D in Gender Studies with specializations in:
- Gender, Society & Development
- Women & Human Security
- Gender & Social Justice
- Gender, Policy & Governance
General Admission Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- First degree (minimum Third Class) or HND (minimum Lower Credit) in a related field
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
- O’Level credits in English, Mathematics, and three other relevant subjects
- Relevant work experience or professional certifications for certain professional PGDs
Master’s Degree (M.A./M.Sc./Professional)
- Full-time: 4–6 semesters | Part-time: 6–11 semesters
- Minimum Second Class Lower or relevant PGD
- Five relevant O’Level credits including English & Mathematics
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
- Some programmes may require departmental exams or professional experience
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Minimum 6 semesters, maximum 10 semesters
- Good Master’s degree in relevant field or M.Phil
- Bachelor’s Degree (Second Class Lower)
- Five relevant O’Level credits including English & Mathematics
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
Method of Application
Interested candidates should apply online via the FULokoja Postgraduate Portal:
- PGD Academic: https://pg.fulokoja.edu.ng/pgd/apply
- Master’s Degree Academic: https://pg.fulokoja.edu.ng/masters/apply
- Ph.D Academic: https://pg.fulokoja.edu.ng/phd/apply
- All Professional Postgraduate Programmes: https://pg.fulokoja.edu.ng/iogads/
Note: Applicants must create an account using a valid email, complete required fields, and submit the application.
Contact Information
- Phone: 08036490364, 08050606008, 07037749455
- Email: spgs@fulokoja.edu.ng
Application Deadline: Six (6) weeks from the date of publication
Signed:
Usman Abdulkadir Yakubu, MCIPM, MANUPA, MCIA
Deputy Registrar/Secretary, College of Postgraduate Studies
For Registrar
