Northwest University Kano Postgraduate Admission 2026/2027. Northwest University, Kano, formerly known as Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano, has opened applications for admission into its postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The admission exercise covers approved Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s and Ph.D. programmes across several faculties. All the postgraduate programmes advertised for the session are full-time.
The application form costs ₦15,000, excluding bank charges, and the application fee is non-refundable. Applications opened on 14 September 2026 and will close on 25 October 2026.
Northwest University Postgraduate Admission 2026/2027 at a Glance
| Admission detail | Information |
|---|---|
| University | Northwest University, Kano |
| Former name | Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano |
| Academic session | 2026/2027 |
| Programme levels | PGD, Master’s and Ph.D. |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Application fee | ₦15,000 |
| Bank charges | Excluded |
| Application fee | Non-refundable |
| General O’Level requirement | Five credits including English Language and Mathematics |
| Application opens | 14 September 2026 |
| Application deadline | 25 October 2026 |
| Ph.D. research proposal | Maximum of 300 words |
| Academic transcripts | Required for Academic Master’s and Ph.D. applicants |
How to Apply for Northwest University Postgraduate Admission
Candidates interested in the 2026/2027 postgraduate admission should complete their applications through the Northwest University Kano postgraduate application portal.
To apply:
- Visit the Northwest University Kano postgraduate application portal.
- Review the available postgraduate programmes and confirm the admission requirements for your preferred programme.
- Complete the online application with your correct personal and academic information.
- Pay the ₦15,000 non-refundable application fee, excluding applicable bank charges.
- Provide a valid telephone number and email address during the application process.
- Applicants for Academic Master’s and Ph.D. programmes should arrange for their academic transcripts to be sent to the School of Postgraduate Studies.
- Ph.D. applicants must prepare and submit a research proposal of not more than 300 words.
- Review the completed application carefully before submitting it.
The university advises applicants to confirm that they meet the requirements for their chosen programme before completing the application.
Northwest University Postgraduate Admission Requirements
The specific admission requirements depend on the programme level. However, candidates must meet the general O’Level requirement of five credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics.
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Requirements
Candidates seeking admission into a Postgraduate Diploma programme must possess a qualification equivalent to a first degree with at least Third Class or higher.
Candidates with a Higher National Diploma (HND) at Lower Credit level or above, or its equivalent, may also qualify, provided the university’s matriculation requirements are satisfied.
Academic Master’s Degree Requirements
Applicants for an Academic Master’s Degree programme must meet one of the approved academic routes.
A candidate with a bachelor’s degree of at least Second Class Lower Division may qualify where the CGPA is not below 2.70 on a 5.00 scale, provided the degree was obtained from a recognised university in a relevant field.
A candidate with a Third Class degree may also be considered where the applicant has a good Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5.00 scale at credit level from a recognised institution.
Professional Master’s Degree Requirements
Applicants for Professional Master’s programmes may qualify with a minimum Second Class Lower degree in the relevant field from a recognised institution.
A good Postgraduate Diploma in the relevant field with at least Merit classification may also qualify, provided the applicable PGD conditions have been met.
Candidates with at least a Second Class Upper Division degree in a non-related field may also qualify where they have obtained relevant professional qualifications after passing a qualifying examination.
Ph.D., M.Phil./Ph.D. and M.Phil. Requirements
A candidate seeking admission into a Ph.D. programme must possess an Academic Master’s Degree from a recognised university.
The Master’s degree should have a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5.00 scale.
A Ph.D. applicant who meets the other admission conditions but does not have the required CGPA may be considered for M.Phil./Ph.D. admission where the Master’s CGPA is at least 3.00.
Northwest University Postgraduate Application Fee
The application form for the 2026/2027 postgraduate admission exercise costs ₦15,000.
The amount does not include bank charges, and the application fee is non-refundable.
The stated fee applies to candidates applying for the postgraduate programmes advertised for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Academic Transcript Requirements
Applicants seeking admission into Ph.D. and Academic Master’s programmes are required to send their academic transcripts to the School of Postgraduate Studies, Northwest University, Kano.
This transcript requirement applies specifically to the programme categories stated above.
Ph.D. applicants also have to submit a research proposal as part of their application requirements.
Ph.D. Research Proposal Requirement
Every Ph.D. applicant is required to submit a research proposal during the application process.
The proposal must contain no more than 300 words. Applicants should ensure that their research proposal remains within the university’s stated word limit.
Approved Northwest University Postgraduate Programmes
The university’s advertised postgraduate programmes are available across the Faculties of Basic Medical Sciences, Computing, Education, Science, Humanities, and Social and Management Sciences.
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Biochemistry
- PGD Biochemistry
- M.Sc. Biochemistry
- Ph.D. Biochemistry
Faculty of Computing
Computer Science
- PGD Computer Science
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- Ph.D. Computer Science
Faculty of Education
Available programmes include:
- PGD Education
- PGD Information Management
- Master Information Management
- M.LIS. Library and Information Science
- M.Ed. Curriculum Studies
- M.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
- M.Ed. Philosophy of Education
- Ph.D. Curriculum Studies
- Ph.D. Guidance and Counselling
- Ph.D. Philosophy of Education
Faculty of Science
Available programmes include:
- PGD Biology
- PGD Chemistry
- PGD Physics
- M.Sc. Biology
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Physics
- Ph.D. Biology
- Ph.D. Chemistry
- Ph.D. Mathematics
- Ph.D. Physics
Faculty of Humanities
The Faculty of Humanities offers postgraduate programmes in Developmental Studies, Islamic Studies, Arabic Studies, English, History and International Studies.
Available programmes include:
- PGD Developmental Studies
- PGD Islamic Studies
- M.A. Arabic Studies
- M.A. English Language
- M.A. English Literature
- M.A. History
- M.A. International Studies
- M.A. Islamic Studies
- Ph.D. Arabic Studies
- Ph.D. English Language
- Ph.D. English Literature
- Ph.D. History
- Ph.D. International Studies
- Ph.D. Islamic Studies
Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
Available postgraduate programmes include:
- PGD Accounting and Finance
- PGD Financial Economics
- PGD Business Management
- PGD Geographic Information System
- M.Sc. Accounting
- M.Sc. Business Management
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. Entrepreneurship
- M.Sc. Geographic Information System
- M.Sc. Rural Development and Natural Resource Management
- Master of Business Administration
- Master in Accounting and Finance
- Master in Financial Economics
- Ph.D. Business Management
- Ph.D. Economics
- Ph.D. Geography
Northwest University Postgraduate Application Deadline
The online application period runs from Monday, 14 September 2026 to Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Candidates are expected to complete their applications within the stated period and satisfy the requirements for their selected programmes.
Ph.D. applicants should also prepare the required research proposal of no more than 300 words, while Academic Master’s and Ph.D. applicants should arrange for their academic transcripts to be submitted to the School of Postgraduate Studies.
Important Information for Applicants
Applicants should provide a valid telephone number and email address during registration.
Before submitting an application, candidates should confirm that they meet both the general five-credit O’Level requirement and the specific academic requirements for their chosen programme.
All programmes covered by the 2026/2027 postgraduate admission exercise are full-time.
For enquiries, applicants can contact the School of Postgraduate Studies via application.sps@nwu.edu.ng.
Summary
Northwest University, Kano postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session is open to qualified candidates seeking PGD, Master’s and Ph.D. admission.
The application form costs ₦15,000, excluding bank charges, and the deadline is 25 October 2026. Candidates should confirm their programme-specific requirements before applying, while Academic Master’s and Ph.D. applicants should arrange their academic transcripts and Ph.D. candidates must submit a research proposal of no more than 300 words.
