UNIABUJA Postgraduate Admission Form 2026/2027. The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has opened applications for admission into its postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. The programmes include Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), academic and professional master’s degrees, MPhil and PhD programmes across several faculties and disciplines.
Applications will close on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
How to Apply for UNIABUJA Postgraduate Admission 2026/2027
Applicants are required to complete the application online through the University of Abuja postgraduate application portal.
Follow these steps to apply:
- Open the UNIABUJA postgraduate application portal.
- Begin the online application and provide the required personal and academic information.
- Generate the application fee of ₦20,500.
- Pay the non-refundable fee through REMITA on the postgraduate application portal.
- Complete the remaining sections of the application form.
- Process your academic transcript using the required Transcript Request Form, Form A2.
- Submit the completed application before the 30 September 2026 deadline.
Applicants should confirm that they meet the admission requirements for their chosen programme before paying the application fee.
How to Process Your Transcript
Each applicant is required to process a Transcript Request Form, Form A2, through the application portal.
The applicant must ensure that the official academic transcript is sent to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies.
The transcript may also be sent through:
The transcript must be an official academic record from the applicant’s previous institution.
UNIABUJA Postgraduate Admission 2026/2027 at a Glance
- Applications are open for the 2026/2027 academic session.
- The application deadline is 30 September 2026.
- Available programmes include PGD, master’s, MPhil and PhD programmes.
- The non-refundable application fee is ₦20,500.
- Applicants generally need five relevant O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
- PhD applicants require a research proposal of at least 500 words.
- Official academic transcripts must be sent to the School of Postgraduate Studies.
- Programme-specific requirements may apply in addition to the general admission conditions.
The College of Postgraduate Studies, University of Abuja, has invited suitably qualified candidates to apply for its postgraduate programmes across agriculture, arts, education, engineering, health sciences, law, management sciences, veterinary medicine and other fields.
UNIABUJA Postgraduate Admission Requirements
Admission requirements depend on the programme and level of study. Applicants must satisfy the general postgraduate requirements as well as any additional conditions attached to their chosen programme.
What Are the General O’Level Requirements?
Applicants must possess at least five relevant O’Level credit passes, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
Accepted examinations include:
- WAEC
- NECO
- GCE
- NABTEB
The five credits must be obtained in no more than two sittings.
Is an NYSC Certificate Required?
Yes. Prospective applicants must provide evidence of completing the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.
A certificate of exemption or exclusion will also be accepted where applicable.
What Are the Requirements for a Postgraduate Diploma?
Applicants for PGD programmes must possess either:
- A university degree with at least Third Class, or
- A Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least Lower Credit.
Some departments have higher or additional requirements, so applicants should check the conditions for their chosen programme.
What Are the Requirements for a Master’s Degree?
Applicants for MSc, MA, MEd and other academic master’s programmes must generally possess a relevant bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours, Lower Division.
Some programmes have additional requirements. For example, Financial Economics requires a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
Professional and health-related master’s programmes may also require specific degrees, professional registration or relevant clinical experience.
What Are the Requirements for a PhD?
PhD applicants must possess a relevant master’s degree with either:
- A minimum weighted average score of 60 per cent (Grade B), or
- A minimum CGPA of 3.50.
Each PhD applicant must also submit a research proposal of at least 500 words.
Individual departments may have additional academic or professional requirements.
What Are the Requirements for Professional and Health-Related Programmes?
Professional and health-related programmes require qualifications relevant to the proposed field.
For example, some public health programmes may require an MBBS, BDS or another specified professional degree. Some programmes may also require clinical experience or valid registration with a relevant professional body.
Applicants should carefully check the requirements for their selected programme.
UNIABUJA Postgraduate Application Fee
The application fee is ₦20,500.
The fee is non-refundable and must be generated and paid through REMITA on the University of Abuja postgraduate application portal.
When Will the UNIABUJA Postgraduate Application Close?
The application deadline is Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
Applicants should complete the online application, pay the required fee and process their transcripts before the deadline.
UNIABUJA Postgraduate Courses for 2026/2027
The available programmes are organised according to faculties, departments and areas of specialisation.
A. Faculty of Agriculture
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
Available programmes include:
- PGD Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
- PGD Agricultural Business Management
- MSc Agricultural Economics
- MSc Development Economics
- MSc Environmental Economics
- MSc Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
- PhD Agricultural Economics
- PhD Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
Department of Agronomy
- PGD Agronomy
- PGD Agro Forestry
- MSc Agronomy
- MSc Agro Forestry
- PhD Crop Protection
- PhD Agronomy
- PhD Agro Forestry
Department of Animal Science
PGD:
- PGD Animal Science
MSc areas:
- Monogastric Animal Nutrition
- Ruminant Animal Nutrition
- Reproductive Physiology
- Animal Products and Processing
- Animal Breeding and Genetics
- Livestock Production Systems
- Pasture and Range Management
PhD areas:
- Monogastric Animal Nutrition
- Ruminant Animal Nutrition
- Reproductive Physiology
- Animal Products and Processing
- Animal Breeding and Genetics
- Livestock Production Systems
- Pasture and Range Management
Animal Science PhD Requirements
PhD Animal Science applicants must possess five O’Level credits in:
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Biology or Agricultural Science
- Chemistry
- Geography or Economics
A pass in Physics is also required.
Applicants must also have a weighted average of at least 60 per cent or a CGPA of 3.50 in an MSc Animal Science programme from the University of Abuja or another recognised university.
Applicants must also demonstrate satisfactory potential for research.
Duration of the Animal Science PhD
The PhD Animal Science programme is full-time.
- Minimum: Three sessions or six semesters
- Maximum: Five sessions or 10 semesters
Animal Science Master’s Requirements
Applicants must possess five O’Level credits in:
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Biology or Agricultural Science
- Chemistry
- Geography or Economics
Accepted first degrees include:
- BTech Animal Science or Production
- BAgric Animal Production
- BAgric Animal Science
- BAgric Animal Production and Health
The degree must be approved by the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science.
Applicants must also satisfy one of the following:
- A minimum Second Class bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Abuja
- A B Agric degree in Animal Science, Animal Production or Animal Production and Health from a recognised university
- A Third Class degree in Animal Science with at least five years of relevant post-qualification experience
- A Third Class degree in Animal Science with a Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Science, Animal Production or Animal Production and Health from a recognised university
Duration of the Animal Science MSc
The MSc Animal Science programme combines coursework and research and is full-time.
- Minimum: Two sessions or four semesters
- Maximum: Three sessions or six semesters
Animal Science PGD Requirements
Applicants must have five O’Level credits in:
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Biology or Agricultural Science
- Chemistry
- Geography or Economics
A pass in Physics is also required.
Applicants must possess either:
- An HND in Animal Science with at least Upper Credit, or
- A bachelor’s degree in Animal Science with at least Third Class.
The qualification must be obtained from a recognised institution.
Duration of the Animal Science PGD
The PGD Animal Science programme is full-time.
- Minimum: One session or two semesters
- Maximum: Two sessions or four semesters
Department of Crop Protection
Available programmes:
- PGD Crop Protection
- MSc Crop Protection
- PhD Crop Protection
Department of Soil Science
PGD:
- PGD Soil and Land Resource Management
MSc Soil Science and Land Management areas:
- Soil Survey and Land Use Planning
- Pedology
- Soil and Water Conservation
- Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy
- Soil Fertility and Fertiliser Management
- Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry
- Soil Physics and Hydrology
- Environmental Soil Science and Pollution Management
- Agroclimatology and Climate Change Science
PhD Soil Science and Land Management areas:
- Soil Survey and Land Use Planning
- Pedology
- Soil and Water Conservation
- Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy
- Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry
- Soil Physics and Hydrology
- Environmental Soil Science and Pollution Management
- Agricultural Climatology and Meteorology
- Climate Change Science
B. Faculty of Arts
Department of Arabic
- PGD Arabic (PGDA)
- MA Arabic Language and Linguistics
- MA Arabic Literature
- PhD Arabic Language
- PhD Arabic Linguistics
- PhD Arabic Literature
Department of Christian Religious Studies
- MA African Traditional Religion
- PhD African Traditional Religion
- MA Biblical Studies, Old Testament
- PhD Biblical Studies, Old Testament
- MA Biblical Studies, New Testament
- PhD Biblical Studies, New Testament
- MA Church History
- PhD Church History
- MA Christian Ethics and Philosophy
- PhD Christian Ethics and Philosophy
- MA Sociology of Religion
- PhD Sociology of Religion
- MA Practical and Industrial Theology
- PhD Practical and Industrial Theology
- MA Philosophy of Religion
- PhD Philosophy of Religion
- Postgraduate Diploma in Christian Studies
Department of English Language
- MA English Language
- MA Literature in English
- PhD English Language
- PhD Literature in English
Department of History and Diplomatic Studies
- PGD Diplomatic Studies
- MA Diplomatic Studies
- MA Nigerian and African History
- MPhil Nigerian and African History
- MPhil Diplomatic Studies
- PhD Nigerian and African History
- PhD Diplomatic Studies
Department of Islamic Studies
- MA Islamic Studies
- PhD Islamic Studies
Department of Linguistics
- PGD Linguistics
- MA Linguistics
- PhD Linguistics
Department of Philosophy
- MA Philosophy
- PhD Philosophy
Department of Theatre Arts
- PGD Media Arts
- PGD Theatre Arts
- MA Media Arts
- MA Theatre Arts
- PhD Media Arts
- PhD Theatre Arts
C. Faculty of Education
Department of Arts Education
- MEd English Education
- PhD English Education
- MEd Christian Religious Studies
Department of Education Foundation
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
- MEd Curriculum Studies
- PhD Curriculum Studies
- MEd Social Studies Education
- PhD Social Studies Education
- MEd Educational Psychology
- PhD Educational Psychology
Department of Guidance and Counselling
- MEd Guidance and Counselling
- PhD Guidance and Counselling
Department of Educational Management
- MEd Educational Administration and Management
- PhD Educational Administration and Management
Department of Science and Environmental Education
- MEd Science Education
- MEd Mathematics Education
- PhD Science Education
- PhD Mathematics Education
D. Faculty of Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
- MEng Structural Engineering
- MEng Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
- PhD Structural Engineering
- PhD Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering
- MEng Chemical Engineering
- PhD Chemical Engineering
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- MEng Machines and Power Engineering
- MEng Electronic and Communications Engineering
- PhD Machines and Power Engineering
- PhD Electronics and Communication Engineering
- PhD Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
- MEng Mechanical Engineering
- PhD Mechanical Engineering
E. Faculty of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences
Department of Geography and Environmental Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Planning and Protection (PGDEPP)
- Master’s in Environmental Planning and Protection (MEPP)
MSc Geography and Environmental Management areas:
- Biogeography
- Climatology
- Environmental Resource Planning
- Geomorphology
- Population and Manpower Planning
PhD Geography and Environmental Management areas:
- Biogeography
- Climatology
- Environmental Resource Planning
- Geomorphology
- Population and Manpower Planning
F. Faculty of Law
Department of Public Law
- PGD Law
- PGD for Non-Law Graduates
- Master of Laws (LLM)
- MPhil/PhD Law
- PhD Law
G. Faculty of Management Sciences
Department of Accounting
- PGD Accounting
- Master in Accounting and Finance
- MSc Accounting
- PhD Accounting
Master in Accounting and Finance areas:
- Forensic Accounting
- Taxation Accounting
- Public Sector Accounting
Department of Banking and Finance
- PGD Finance
- MSc Finance
- Master of Finance (MFin)
Department of Business Administration
- PGDBA Business Administration
- MSc Business Administration
- PhD Business Administration
Department of Public Administration
- PGDPA Public Administration
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Master in Human Resource Management
- Master in Project Management
- Master in Local Government and Development Management
- MSc Public Administration
- Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)
- PhD Public Administration
H. Faculty of Life Science
Department of Biological Sciences
- MSc Biology, Environmental
- MSc Botany, Biodiversity
- MSc Zoology, Parasitology
- MSc Zoology, Fisheries
- PhD Biology, Environmental
- PhD Botany, Biodiversity
- PhD Zoology, Parasitology
- PhD Zoology, Fisheries
Department of Microbiology
- MSc Environmental Microbiology
- MSc Food Microbiology
- MSc Industrial Microbiology
- MSc Medical Microbiology
- PhD Food Microbiology
- PhD Environmental Microbiology
- PhD Industrial Microbiology
- PhD Medical Microbiology
I. Faculty of Physical Science
Department of Chemistry
- MSc Physical Chemistry
- MSc Inorganic Chemistry
- MSc Organic Chemistry
- MSc Analytical Chemistry
- MSc Chemistry
- PhD Physical Chemistry
- PhD Organic Chemistry
- PhD Inorganic Chemistry
- PhD Analytical Chemistry
Department of Computer Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Information System (PGDIS)
- MSc Computer Science
- PhD Computer Science
Department of Mathematics
- PGD Financial Mathematics
- Master in Financial Mathematics (MFM)
- MSc Applied Mathematics
- MSc Pure Mathematics
- MPhil/PhD Applied Mathematics
- MPhil/PhD Pure Mathematics
- PhD Applied Mathematics
- PhD Pure Mathematics
Department of Physics
- MSc Applied Geophysics
- MSc Experimental Solid State Physics
- MSc Solar Energy Physics
- MSc Theoretical Solid State Physics
- MSc Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
- PhD Applied Geophysics
- PhD Experimental Solid State Physics
- PhD Solar Energy Physics
- PhD Theoretical Solid State Physics
- PhD Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
Department of Statistics
- PGD Statistics
- MSc Statistics
- MPhil/PhD Statistics
- PhD Statistics
J. Faculty of Social Sciences
Department of Economics
- PGD Economics
- Master’s in Financial Economics (MFE)
- MSc Economics
- PhD Economics
Department of Library and Information Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science
- Master of Library and Information Science
- PhD Library and Information Science
Department of Political Science and International Relations
- Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science
- Master’s in International Relations and Diplomacy
- MSc Political Science, International Relations
- MSc Political Science, Political Economy
- MSc Political Science, Policy Analysis
- PhD Political Science, International Relations
- PhD Political Science, Political Economy and Development Studies
- PhD Political Science, Policy Analysis
Department of Sociology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Inter-Culture Conflict and Community Studies (GDICD)
- MSc Gender Studies
- MSc Development Sociology
- MSc Industrial Sociology
- MSc Criminology
- MSc Demography
- MSc Medical Sociology
- PhD Gender Studies
- PhD Development Sociology
- PhD Industrial Sociology
- PhD Criminology
- PhD Demography
- PhD Medical Sociology
K. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Department of Veterinary Anatomy
- MSc Veterinary Anatomy
- PhD Veterinary Anatomy
Department of Veterinary Medicine
- MSc Avian Medicine
- MSc Swine Medicine
- MSc Ruminant Medicine
- MSc Small Animal Medicine
- PhD Avian Medicine
- PhD Swine Medicine
- PhD Ruminant Medicine
- PhD Small Animal Medicine
Department of Veterinary Microbiology
- MSc Veterinary Microbiology
- MSc Bacteriology
- MSc Immunology
- MSc Virology
- PhD Veterinary Microbiology
- PhD Bacteriology
- PhD Immunology
- PhD Virology
Department of Parasitology and Entomology
- PGD Veterinary Parasitology
- MSc Veterinary Haematology, Protozoa and Entomology
- PhD Veterinary Helminth, Protozoa and Entomology
Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
- MSc Pharmacology
- MSc Toxicology
- PhD Pharmacology
- PhD Toxicology
Department of Veterinary Pathology
- MSc Veterinary Pathology
- PhD Veterinary Pathology
Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine
- PGD Food Hygiene
- PGD Epidemiology
- MSc Veterinary Epidemiology
- MSc Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine
- MVPH Veterinary Public Health
- MVPH Veterinary Preventive Medicine
- PhD Veterinary Epidemiology
- PhD Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Department of Veterinary Surgery
- MSc Veterinary Surgery
- PhD Veterinary Surgery
PhD Veterinary Surgery areas:
- Food Animal Surgery
- Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery
- Veterinary Anaesthesiology
- Laboratory Animal Surgery
Department of Theriogenology
- Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc)
- Master of Philosophy in Theriogenology (MPhil)
- PhD Theriogenology
College of Health Sciences
L. Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences
Basic Requirements for PhD Clinical Sciences
Applicants must possess five O’Level credit passes in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- English Language
- Mathematics
The credits may be obtained through WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB.
Applicants must also possess either:
- Part I membership of NPMCN, WACP, WAC or NECS, or
- An MSc with an overall grade of at least 60 per cent in a relevant course.
PGD Complementary and Alternative Medicine Requirements
Applicants must possess five O’Level credit passes in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- English Language
- Mathematics
They must also possess an MBBS, BDS or relevant BSc qualification, such as:
- Pharmacy
- Nursing Science
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Physiotherapy
Department of Paediatrics
- PhD Paediatrics
Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- MSc Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- PhD Pharmacology and Therapeutics
PhD areas include:
- Ethno Pharmacology
- Toxicology
- Chemotherapy
- Cardiovascular Pharmacy
- Endocrine Pharmacology
- Nervous System Pharmacology
- Renal Pharmacology
- Biochemical Pharmacology
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Pharmacokinetics
- Safety Pharmacology
- Bio-Informatics and CADD
- Drug Discovery and Design
M. Faculty of Basic Medical Science
Department of Anatomical Sciences
- MSc Anatomical Sciences
- PhD Anatomical Sciences
Department of Human Physiology
- MSc Human Physiology
- PhD Human Physiology
Department of Medical Biochemistry
- MSc Medical Biochemistry
- PhD Medical Biochemistry
N. Faculty of Clinical Sciences
Department of Community Medicine
- MPH Community Medicine
- MPH Sexual and Reproductive Health
- MSc Clinical Research
O. Centre for Community Health and Systems Support
Applicants must satisfy the general postgraduate admission conditions as well as the specific requirements for their chosen programme.
All nursing programme applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in Nursing and must be duly registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
Applicants with an Upper Credit in a relevant Postgraduate Diploma may also be considered.
Professional Master’s Degree in Nursing
Available programmes include:
- Nursing Informatics
- Oncology Nursing
- Geriatrics and Gerontology Nursing
- Mental Health and Psychiatry Nursing
- Nephrology Nursing
- Occupational Health and Safety Nursing
Professional Master in Midwifery
- Clinical Midwifery
- Community Midwifery
- Midwifery Education
Professional Master in Public Health
- Health Administration and Management
- Health Promotion
Professional Master’s in Allied Biotechnology
- Infectious Diseases and Management
- Molecular Promotion
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
- Public Health
- Environmental Health Science
Frequently Asked Questions About UNIABUJA Postgraduate Admission
Is the UNIABUJA Postgraduate Form Available for 2026/2027?
Yes. The University of Abuja has invited qualified candidates to apply for the advertised postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
What Is the UNIABUJA Postgraduate Application Fee?
The non-refundable application fee is ₦20,500.
How Will the Application Fee Be Paid?
The fee must be generated and paid through REMITA on the postgraduate application portal.
Can an HND Holder Apply?
Yes. An HND holder with at least Lower Credit may apply for a Postgraduate Diploma, subject to the requirements of the selected department.
Can a Third Class Graduate Apply?
Yes. A Third Class degree holder may apply for a Postgraduate Diploma.
Some master’s programmes may also consider Third Class graduates who possess a relevant Postgraduate Diploma or the required work experience.
What Is the Minimum Requirement for a Master’s Degree?
The general requirement is a relevant bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours, Lower Division.
Programme-specific requirements may apply.
What Is the Minimum PhD Requirement?
A PhD applicant needs a relevant master’s degree with at least 60 per cent (Grade B) or a CGPA of 3.50.
A research proposal of at least 500 words is also required.
Is NYSC Evidence Compulsory?
Yes. Applicants must provide evidence of NYSC completion or a certificate of exemption or exclusion.
Must Applicants Submit Academic Transcripts?
Yes. Applicants must process Form A2 and ensure that their official academic transcripts are sent to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies or through SPGS@uniabuja.edu.ng.
When Is the UNIABUJA Postgraduate Application Deadline?
The application will close on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
Applicants should complete the application, payment and transcript process before the deadline.
