LAUTECH Postgraduate Admission Form 2026/2027. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) has opened applications for admission into its Regular Postgraduate Programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The postgraduate admission covers Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s, M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D programmes across several faculties.
The application fee is N20,000, excluding bank charges. Programme requirements vary by faculty and department, so prospective applicants should check the requirements for their specific programme before applying.
LAUTECH Postgraduate Admission 2026/2027 at a Glance
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| University | Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) |
| Academic session | 2026/2027 |
| Programmes | PGD, Master’s, M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D, Ph.D |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application fee | N20,000 + bank charges |
| Minimum PGD duration | 2 semesters |
| Minimum Master’s duration | 3 semesters |
| Minimum M.Phil duration | 3 semesters |
| M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D | 6 semesters |
| Transcript deadline | Within 6 weeks of publication |
How to Apply for LAUTECH Postgraduate Admission 2026/2027
Candidates interested in the 2026/2027 LAUTECH postgraduate admission should first confirm that they meet both the general postgraduate requirements and the specific requirements of their chosen department.
Applications are completed online.
- Visit the LAUTECH postgraduate application portal.
- Select the appropriate postgraduate application option.
- Create or begin your application as instructed on the portal.
- Enter your personal and academic information.
- Select your preferred postgraduate programme.
- Upload the required credentials and supporting documents.
- Generate the required payment details.
- Pay the N20,000 application fee, excluding applicable bank charges.
- Review your application carefully.
- Submit the completed application.
- Print or save your application details and evidence of payment for future reference.
Applicants should make sure their academic qualifications satisfy the requirements of the particular programme before paying the application fee.
LAUTECH Postgraduate Programmes Available
LAUTECH offers postgraduate programmes across the following faculties:
- Agricultural Sciences
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Basic Clinical Sciences
- Basic Medical Sciences
- Computing and Informatics
- Engineering and Technology
- Environmental Sciences
- Food and Consumer Sciences
- Management Sciences
- Nursing Sciences
- Pure and Applied Sciences
The available postgraduate qualification levels include PGD, M.Tech, M.Sc, M.A, M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D, depending on the department.
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences offers postgraduate programmes through:
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
- Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology
- Animal Production and Health
- Crop and Environmental Protection
- Crop Production and Soil Science
Available qualification levels include PGD, M.Tech, M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D, although some departments do not offer PGD.
Applicants are generally required to have five relevant O’Level credits, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology or Agricultural Science
The credits should be obtained in not more than two sittings.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
General Studies
The Department of General Studies offers:
- PGD Social Work
- M.Sc Social Work
- Ph.D Social Work
PGD applicants require five O’Level credits, including English Language, Mathematics and three other Arts or Social Science subjects.
Applicants must also have an HND with at least Lower Credit, Registered Nursing Certificate, Community Health Certificate or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
For M.Sc Social Work, applicants need a relevant first degree with at least Second Class Lower Division. Eligible backgrounds include areas such as Health Education, Special Education, Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology and relevant Science, Social Science and Humanities disciplines.
A relevant postgraduate diploma from LAUTECH or another recognised university may also satisfy the stated M.Sc entry route.
Ph.D applicants must meet the M.Sc requirements and possess an M.Sc degree in Social Work.
Economics
The Department of Economics offers:
- PGD Economics
- M.Sc Economics
- Ph.D Economics
Applicants are required to have five O’Level credits, including English Language, Mathematics and three other Social Science subjects, obtained in not more than two sittings.
Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences
The faculty offers postgraduate programmes in:
- Chemical Pathology
- Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Available qualification levels include PGD, M.Tech, M.Sc, M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D.
Applicants are required to have five O’Level credits in:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
The Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences covers:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
Postgraduate options include PGD, M.Tech, M.Sc, M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D.
Applicants generally require five O’Level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Faculty of Computing and Informatics
The Department of Computer Science offers:
- PGD
- M.Sc
- M.Phil
- M.Phil/Ph.D
- Ph.D
Applicants require five O’Level credits in:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Biology
- Chemistry
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
The Faculty of Engineering and Technology offers postgraduate programmes through:
- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- Food Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Available qualification levels include PGD, M.Tech, M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D.
Applicants generally require five O’Level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Agricultural Science may be accepted instead of Biology for applicable programmes.
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
The postgraduate programmes cover Architecture, Fine and Applied Art, and Urban and Regional Planning.
Architecture
The Department of Architecture offers:
- M.Tech
- M.Phil
- M.Phil/Ph.D
- Ph.D
Applicants need at least five O’Level credits in not more than two sittings, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Any two of Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Economics/Geography, Building Construction, Technical Drawing and Fine Arts
Fine and Applied Art
Available programmes include:
- PGD Fine Art
- PGD Applied Art
- PGD Art History
- M.Tech Fine Art/Applied Art
- M.A Art History
- M.Phil Fine Art/Applied Art
- M.Phil Art History
- Ph.D Fine Art/Applied Art
- Ph.D Art History
For the M.A, M.Tech, M.Phil and Ph.D programmes, applicants must have at least five relevant O’Level or SSCE credits, obtained in not more than two sittings.
The requirements include English Language and Fine Art/Visual Art or the other O’Level requirements prescribed for the programme.
Urban and Regional Planning
The department offers:
- M.Tech
- M.Phil
- M.Phil/Ph.D
- Ph.D
Applicants require at least five SSCE credits or equivalent qualifications in not more than two sittings.
The subjects must include:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Geography
- Any two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Economics
Faculty of Food and Consumer Sciences
The Faculty of Food and Consumer Sciences offers postgraduate programmes through the Department of Food Science.
Available qualification levels include PGD, M.Tech, M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D.
Applicants generally require five O’Level credits in:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
Faculty of Management Sciences
The faculty offers postgraduate programmes in:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Marketing
- Transport Management
Available levels include PGD, M.Sc, M.Tech, M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D.
Applicants require five O’Level credits, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Economics or Commerce
- Any other two relevant subjects
Faculty of Nursing Sciences
LAUTECH’s Faculty of Nursing Sciences offers postgraduate programmes including:
- PGDN
- MNSc
- M.Phil
- M.Phil/Ph.D
- Ph.D
The listed areas of specialisation include:
- Community/Public Health Nursing
- Maternal and Child Health Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Mental/Psychiatric Nursing
MNSc Admission Requirements
Applicants for the MNSc programme must have five O’Level credits in:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
Applicants must also possess a BNSc or B.Sc Nursing degree from a recognised university, with at least Second Class Lower Division where applicable.
Professional qualifications such as RN, RM and RPHN, or another relevant post-basic professional certificate registered by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, are listed as additional qualifications.
M.Phil Nursing Requirements
Applicants who obtained a weighted score of 50% to 54% in an MNSc or M.Sc Nursing from a recognised university may apply for the M.Phil programme.
M.Phil/Ph.D Nursing Requirements
Applicants with a weighted score of 55% to 59% in MNSc or M.Sc Nursing may apply for the M.Phil/Ph.D programme.
Ph.D Nursing Requirements
Applicants with a weighted score of 60% in MNSc or M.Sc Nursing from a recognised university may apply for the Ph.D programme.
The faculty also requires the relevant O’Level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology for these advanced Nursing programmes.
Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences
The faculty offers PGD, M.Tech, M.Sc, M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D programmes through departments including:
- Biochemistry
- Earth Science
- Pure and Applied Biology
- Pure and Applied Chemistry
- Pure and Applied Mathematics
- Pure and Applied Physics
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Statistics
Applicants generally require five O’Level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
General LAUTECH Postgraduate Admission Requirements
In addition to the specific requirements for each programme, LAUTECH has general academic requirements for its postgraduate programmes.
PGD Requirements
Applicants for PGD programmes should possess a relevant degree such as:
- B.Tech
- B.Sc
- B.Eng
- B.A
- BMLS
The degree should generally be at least Third Class.
A relevant HND with at least Lower Credit may also be considered.
Applicants with MBBS or DVM may be considered for PGD Biochemistry.
M.Tech, M.Sc and M.A Requirements
Applicants generally need a relevant:
- B.Tech
- B.Sc
- B.Eng
- B.A
- BMLS
- B.Pharm
with at least Second Class Lower Division.
Holders of a relevant PGD may also qualify for M.Tech or M.Sc admission where they have the required minimum PGD score of 60.
M.Phil and Ph.D Requirements
For M.Phil admission, applicants need a Master’s degree with a minimum weighted average score of 50.
For Ph.D admission, applicants need a Master’s degree with a minimum weighted average score of 60.
Depending on the programme, candidates seeking direct Ph.D admission may instead be required to enter through an M.Phil/Ph.D route.
Ph.D Business Administration Requirements
Applicants for the Ph.D in Business Administration must possess an M.Sc, M.Tech or M.Phil in a relevant Management Sciences discipline from a recognised institution.
A minimum weighted score of 60 is required.
Relevant fields include:
- Business Administration
- Management
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Management
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
Candidates may also be required to participate in a departmental written or oral selection examination.
LAUTECH Postgraduate Programme Duration
The stated minimum full-time duration varies according to the qualification.
| Programme | Minimum duration |
|---|---|
| PGD | 2 semesters |
| Master’s | 3 semesters |
| M.Phil | 3 semesters |
| M.Phil/Ph.D | 6 semesters |
| Ph.D | 6 semesters |
These are the stated minimum durations and actual completion time may depend on the programme, research and other postgraduate requirements.
LAUTECH Postgraduate Application Fee
The LAUTECH postgraduate application fee is N20,000, excluding applicable bank charges.
Payment is made through the application process using an Interswitch-enabled debit card, including an ATM card.
Applicants should ensure they are applying for the correct programme before making payment because the application fee is associated with the submitted application.
Transcript and Document Submission
Applicants who need to submit transcripts and other required documents should send them to:
The Secretary
Postgraduate School
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)
Ogbomoso
The documents should arrive within six weeks of the publication of the admission notice.
