YSU Postgraduate Admission Form 2025; Yobe State University invites applications for postgraduate programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session.
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Sales of Application Forms
The sale of application forms will commence on Monday, 27th January 2025, and will close on Monday, 21st April 2025.
Available Programmes
Postgraduate programmes are available across various faculties and centres. Each programme has specific entry requirements and application procedures. The application process is strictly online.
Faculty of Arts and Education
Department of Arabic
- M.A. and Ph.D. in Linguistics
- M.A. and Ph.D. in Literature
Department of Education
- M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Planning
- M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Educational Psychology
- M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Guidance and Counselling
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Department of English
- M.A. and Ph.D. in English Language
- M.A. and Ph.D. in English Literature
Department of History
- M.A. and Ph.D. in History
- Master’s in Policy and Strategic Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma in Policy and Strategic Studies
Department of Islamic Studies
- M.A. and Ph.D. in Fiqh and Usul Fiqh
- M.A. and Ph.D. in Usuluddeen
Faculty of Science
Department of Chemistry
- M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Analytical, Organic, Physical, and Inorganic Chemistry
- Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry
Department of Computer Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Applied Statistics, Applied Mathematics, and Pure Mathematics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics
Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
Department of Accountancy
- M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Accounting
- Master’s in Accounting and Taxation
- Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
Department of Business Administration
- M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Business Administration
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management
Department of Economics
- M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Economics
- Master’s in Development and Health Economics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Economics
Department of Political Science
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- M.Sc. and Ph.D. in International Relations and Strategic Studies
- Master’s in Governance and Development Studies
- Master’s in Human Security and Counter-Terrorism Studies
Department of Public Administration
- M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Public Administration
- Master’s in Public Administration
- Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration
- Postgraduate Diploma in Local Government Administration
Department of Sociology
- M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Sociology
- Master’s in Community Development
- Postgraduate Diploma in Sociology
Department of Geography
- M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Climatology, Population, Rural Development, and Environmental Management
- Master’s in Environmental Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in GIS and Remote Sensing
Centre for Humanitarian Studies
- Master’s in Humanitarian Studies
Entry Requirements
General O’Level Requirements
- Five credit passes, including English and Mathematics
- Three other relevant subjects
Master’s Degree
- Second Class Lower in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 0/5.0
- Third Class with a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) and Lower Credit CGPA of 0/5.0
- Degree from a university recognized by YSU Senate
Ph.D. Degree
- Second Class Lower in a related field
- Academic Master’s degree with a minimum grade of ‘B’ (60%)
- Proven capacity for academic research and sound judgement
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Second Class Lower or HND with Lower Credit CGPA of 0/5.0
- Third Class degree may be accepted for related fields or conversion programmes
How to Apply
- Visit the YSU Postgraduate Application Portal.
- Create an account.
- Generate the RRR and make payment via e-payment or bank deposit.
- Log in using your phone number and RRR.
- Complete the application form.
- Print your application slip.
- Upload required documents, including certificates, transcripts, birth certificate, and local government identification letter.
- Select your course and area of specialization if applicable.
- Only one programme can be applied for at a time.
- The university reserves the right to accept or reject any application without explanation.
Application Deadline
Ensure all application steps are completed before the closing date: Monday, 21st April 2025. Only complete and accurate applications will be processed.
