UNN ACE-SPED Postgraduate Admission Form 2025/2026; The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has announced the commencement of applications for its postgraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. A limited number of scholarships are available for qualified candidates.
ACE-SPED is a specialised research and training centre focused on advanced education in sustainable power, energy systems, and emerging engineering technologies.
Available Postgraduate Programmes at UNN ACE-SPED (2025/2026)
Interested applicants can apply to specialise in the following programmes:
Master’s and Ph.D Programmes
- Renewable and New Energy Systems (M.Eng / M.Sc / Ph.D)
- Power Engineering (M.Eng / M.Sc / Ph.D)
- Sustainable Energy Materials Engineering (M.Eng / M.Sc / Ph.D)
- Industrial Electronics and Power Devices (M.Eng / M.Sc / Ph.D)
- Control and Instrumentation Engineering (M.Eng / M.Sc / Ph.D)
- Energy Policy, Regulation and Management (M.Eng / M.Sc / Ph.D)
- Engineering Design and Product Development (M.Eng / M.Sc / Ph.D)
- Management of Technology and Innovation (MoTI) (M.Sc / Ph.D)
Postgraduate Diploma Programme
- Additive Manufacturing / 3-D Printing Technology (PGD)
Programme Duration
- M.Sc Programmes: 3 semesters (18 months)
- Ph.D Programmes: 6 semesters (36 months)
- PGD in 3-D Printing: 2 semesters (12 months)
Important Dates to Note
Applicants should take note of the following timelines:
- Application Deadline: 31 January 2026
- Physical/Virtual Interview: 9 February 2026
- Admission Notification: 16 February 2026
- Admission Acceptance Deadline: 23 February 2026
- Commencement of Session and Registration: 23 February 2026
How to Apply for UNN ACE-SPED Postgraduate Admission
Interested candidates are required to follow the steps below:
Step 1: Payment of Application Fee
Applicants should pay a non-refundable application fee of ₦26,700 via the official Remita platform using the link below. Select “Application fees” during payment.
https://login.remita.net/remita/onepage/UNNACESPED/biller.spa
Note: The application fee will be fully covered by the centre for non-Nigerian applicants.
Step 2: Complete the Online Application Form
After payment, applicants must complete the online application form using the link below or by scanning the QR code on the official advert.
https://forms.gle/UP2VnM1LbwFRA6UQ8
Submission of Academic Transcripts
All applicants are required to arrange for their official academic transcripts to be sent directly from their previous institutions to the address below:
The Director
Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED)
Main Building Complex,
Opposite Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Interview Format
- Physical interviews will be conducted for resident applicants.
- Virtual interviews are strictly reserved for non-resident applicants.
Contact Details for Enquiries
For further information and enquiries, applicants may contact ACE-SPED through the following channels:
- Website: www.acespedunn.edu.ng
- Email: acesped@unn.edu.ng
- Telephone:
- +2347036706987
- +2348125864681
- +2348102475639
