BOUESTI Postgraduate Admission Form 2026/2027; Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI) has invited suitably qualified candidates to apply for admission into its postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The postgraduate programmes are available across several academic fields, including management and social sciences, arts and communication, science and environment, as well as education and human development.
Applications are to be completed online through the BOUESTI postgraduate portal. The application fee is ₦20,000.
BOUESTI Postgraduate Admission 2026/2027
The BOUESTI postgraduate admission exercise covers a wide range of academic programmes at postgraduate diploma, master’s and doctoral levels.
The available qualifications vary depending on the programme. While some courses offer PGD, master’s and Ph.D. options, Public Administration is listed specifically for the MPA. Several education programmes also include PGDE alongside relevant master’s and Ph.D. qualifications.
Candidates are advised to carefully check the qualification attached to their preferred programme before completing the application.
Management and Social Science Postgraduate Programmes
BOUESTI has listed the following postgraduate programmes under Management and Social Science:
- Accounting: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
- Business Administration: PGD, MBA, M.Sc., Ph.D.
- Office & Information Management: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
- Entrepreneurship: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
- Economics: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
- Public Administration: MPA
- Development Studies: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
- International Relations: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
- Political Science: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
- Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Candidates interested in Business Administration have both MBA and M.Sc. options in addition to the PGD and Ph.D. qualifications listed for the programme.
Public Administration is listed specifically as an MPA programme.
Arts, Media and Communication Postgraduate Programmes
BOUESTI also offers postgraduate programmes in arts, media and communication-related fields.
The available programmes are:
- Music: PGD, M.A., Ph.D.
- Theatre Arts: PGD, M.A., Ph.D.
- Mass Communication: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Music and Theatre Arts offer M.A. qualifications, while Mass Communication is listed with an M.Sc. route.
Candidates interested in these fields can select the relevant programme and qualification during the online application process.
Science, Technology and Environment Postgraduate Programmes
Candidates seeking postgraduate admission in science, technology and related fields can choose from the following programmes:
- Computer Science: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
- Architecture: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
- Environmental Management: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
- Microbiology: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
- Industrial Chemistry: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
- Plant Science & Biotechnology: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
- Physics: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
- Food Science & Technology: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Each programme in this category is listed with PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. options.
Candidates should select the relevant field and qualification when completing the online application.
Education and Human Development Postgraduate Programmes
BOUESTI has also listed several postgraduate programmes under Education and Human Development.
The available programmes are:
- English Language Education: PGDE, M.A. (Ed.), Ph.D.
- Educational Management: PGDE, M.Ed., Ph.D.
- Test & Measurement: PGDE, M.Ed., Ph.D.
- Guidance & Counselling: PGDE, M.Ed., Ph.D.
- Social Studies Education: PGDE, M.Sc. (Ed.), Ph.D.
- Biology Education: PGDE, M.Sc. (Ed.), Ph.D.
- Chemistry Education: PGDE, M.Sc. (Ed.), Ph.D.
- Physics Education: PGDE, M.Sc. (Ed.), Ph.D.
- Mathematics Education: PGDE, M.Sc. (Ed.), Ph.D.
- Integrated Science: PGDE, M.Sc. (Ed.), Ph.D.
- Human Kinetics (Sports Management): PGDE, M.Ed., Ph.D.
- Health Education: PGDE, M.Ed., Ph.D.
The master’s qualification varies depending on the selected education programme. Candidates should therefore check the specific degree title attached to their preferred field before applying.
BOUESTI Postgraduate Application Fee
The application fee for the BOUESTI postgraduate admission exercise for the 2026/2027 academic session is ₦20,000.
The fee is stated as twenty thousand naira only.
Prospective candidates are expected to complete the application online, with the application fee forming part of the stated application process.
How to Apply for BOUESTI Postgraduate Admission
Prospective candidates are required to use the BOUESTI postgraduate portal to complete the online application.
The application portal is available here:
Candidates can follow these steps to begin the application:
- Open the BOUESTI postgraduate portal.
- Proceed with the online postgraduate application.
- Select the intended programme and the relevant qualification.
- Complete the required application process and pay the ₦20,000 application fee.
Full details concerning the admission requirements and other application information are also available through the postgraduate portal.
Candidates Should Check Programme Qualifications Carefully
The postgraduate qualifications are not the same across all BOUESTI programmes.
For example, Business Administration includes MBA alongside PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. qualifications, while Public Administration is listed specifically as MPA.
Similarly, Music and Theatre Arts have M.A. qualifications, while education programmes carry M.A. (Ed.), M.Ed. or M.Sc. (Ed.) qualifications depending on the selected field.
Candidates should therefore carefully check their intended programme and the corresponding award before completing the online application.
BOUESTI Postgraduate Application Troubleshooter
| Situation | What It Means | Applicant Response | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programme choice unclear | Different fields carry different postgraduate awards | Check the listed qualification beside the intended programme | Select the matching option on the portal |
| Application fee unclear | The stated postgraduate application fee is ₦20,000 | Prepare the stated fee for the online process | Continue the application through the portal |
| Application not started | The postgraduate form is completed online | Open the BOUESTI postgraduate portal | Complete the required application process |
| Admission requirements needed | Full programme requirements are not listed here | Check the postgraduate portal for the stated admission details | Use the portal information before completing the application |
