UAES Postgraduate Admission 2026/2027; The University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo, Imo State, has invited suitably qualified candidates to apply for admission into its two-year intensive Master’s Degree Programme in Agroecology and Food Systems for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The programme is offered in collaboration with the European Union and Erasmus+. The application fee is ₦20,000, while completed applications must be submitted by 3 October 2026.
The Master’s programme is scheduled to commence on 27 October 2026.
UAES Master’s Programme in Agroecology and Food Systems
The School of Postgraduate Studies at UAES has opened admission for its two-year intensive Master’s Degree Programme in Agroecology and Food Systems.
The programme has been arranged in collaboration with the European Union and Erasmus+.
Candidates who meet the stated academic requirements can obtain and complete the application form online or obtain the form directly from the School of Postgraduate Studies at UAES.
Features of the UAES Master’s Programme
The Master’s Degree Programme in Agroecology and Food Systems includes several study and practical opportunities as part of its two-year structure.
One of the programme features allows students to complete part of their study period at any of the partner universities in Europe.
The programme also includes a two-month internship in Agricultural Business.
These study and internship arrangements form part of the stated two-year Master’s programme.
UAES Postgraduate Admission Requirements
Applicants are expected to meet the stated O’Level and higher education requirements before applying for admission into the Master’s programme.
O’Level Requirements
Candidates must have credit passes in the following five O’Level subjects:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Three other relevant subjects
The five credit passes listed above constitute the O’Level requirement for the programme.
Bachelor’s Degree Requirement
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Sciences, Engineering or a related field are eligible to apply where they obtained at least a Second Class Honours degree.
The Bachelor’s degree must be in one of the specified areas or a related field.
Third Class Degree and HND Route
Candidates who hold a Third Class degree or a Higher National Diploma (HND) in a relevant field may also apply.
However, candidates applying through this route are required to have an Upper Credit in Postgraduate Diploma.
This route applies to candidates whose qualifications fall within the relevant fields stated for the programme.
UAES Postgraduate Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications for the UAES Master’s Degree Programme in Agroecology and Food Systems is 3 October 2026.
Prospective applicants are expected to complete all required application procedures and submit their applications on or before the stated deadline.
The programme will commence later in October.
How to Apply for UAES Postgraduate Admission
Candidates can obtain the application form through the UAES postgraduate application portal or directly from the School of Postgraduate Studies at the university.
The online application portal is available here:
UAES Postgraduate Application Portal
Applicants can follow these steps to complete the application:
- Open the UAES postgraduate application portal or obtain the application form from the School of Postgraduate Studies.
- Complete the required application information.
- Pay the stated application fee of ₦20,000.
- Submit the completed application on or before 3 October 2026.
Applicants should ensure that they meet all the stated admission requirements before completing the application process.
UAES Postgraduate Application Fee
The application fee for the Master’s Degree Programme in Agroecology and Food Systems is ₦20,000, stated as twenty thousand naira.
The stated fee applies to the application process for the programme.
Applicants can obtain the application form online through the postgraduate portal or from the School of Postgraduate Studies at UAES.
UAES Postgraduate Programme Commencement Date
The Master’s Degree Programme in Agroecology and Food Systems is scheduled to commence on 27 October 2026.
The commencement date comes after the application deadline of 3 October 2026.
Successful applicants should therefore take note of the programme start date when planning their admission and postgraduate studies.
UAES Postgraduate Admission Enquiries
Candidates who require further information or clarification about the postgraduate programme can contact UAES through the provided contact details.
Email: spsdean@uaes.edu.ng, registrar@uaes.edu.ng
Telephone: 08035534759, 08163039461, 08033864024
Applicants can use these contact details for enquiries relating to the postgraduate admission process and the Master’s Degree Programme.
UAES Postgraduate Admission Troubleshooter
| Situation | What It Means | Applicant Response | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree eligibility unclear | The applicant needs to meet one of the stated academic routes | Check the Second Class Honours route or the Third Class/HND plus PGD route | Apply only if the stated requirement is met |
| O’Level credits incomplete | English Language, Mathematics or the required relevant subject credits are missing | Check the required five O’Level credit passes | Confirm eligibility before applying |
| Application not completed | The application form and ₦20,000 fee are still pending | Use the online portal or obtain the form from the School of Postgraduate Studies | Submit the application by 3 October 2026 |
| Programme date unclear | The application deadline and programme commencement date are separate | Note 3 October 2026 for applications and 27 October 2026 for commencement | Plan around the stated dates |
