UNIABUJA Sultan Maccido Institute Admission Form 2026. The Sultan Maccido Institute for Peace, Leadership and Development Studies, University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) — now Yakubu Gowon University — has announced the commencement of admissions for its professional and postgraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The Institute invites applications from candidates across diverse professional and academic backgrounds, including:
Engineering, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Management, Arts, Military and Paramilitary Services, Agriculture, Education, Taxation, and Law.
Available Programmes
A. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Peace and Security Studies
- Leadership and Discipline
- Society and Development Studies
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Emergency and Disaster Management Studies
B. Master’s Degree
- Peace and Security Studies
- Leadership and Discipline
- Society and Development Studies
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Emergency and Disaster Management Studies
C. Professional PhD
- Peace and Security
- Leadership and Discipline
- Society and Development Studies
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Emergency and Disaster Management Studies
D. Certificate Courses
- Oil and Gas Security Studies
- Maritime Security Studies
- Disaster and Safety Management Studies
- Election and Violence Management Studies
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the following general requirements:
O’Level Requirement
- Five (5) credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in WASC/NECO/GCE or equivalent
- Maximum of two sittings
Degree Requirement
- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of Second Class Lower
PGD Exception
- A minimum of Lower Credit in HND, or its equivalent, may be accepted for PGD admission
National Service
- NYSC discharge certificate or exemption letter required
PhD Requirements
- A basic degree
- A professional Master’s degree
- An MSc in a relevant field
All applicants will undergo a screening exercise to determine eligibility.
Programme Duration
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): 9–24 calendar months
- Master’s Degree: 12–18 calendar months
- Professional PhD: 36–60 calendar months
- Certificate Courses: 12 calendar months
How to Apply
Interested candidates are to complete the online application via the official:
UNIABUJA Application Form Page
Application Fee and Deadline
- Application Fee: ₦20,500 (Nigerian applicants; foreign candidates pay the equivalent)
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Applicants are advised to complete their applications before the stated deadline.
Enquiries
For further information, contact:
0803 654 5393
Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply early and ensure all requirements are met before submission.
