UNIABUJA Postgraduate Admission Form 2026/2027: Requirements, Fee, Deadline & How to Apply

July 25, 2026

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The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has opened applications for admission into its postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.

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University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) Postgraduate Admission Form 2026/2027

Available Programmes

Applications are available for the following categories:

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
Master’s Degree — MSc, MA, MEd, etc.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Other specialised and professional postgraduate programmes

Application Fee

Item	Amount
Application Fee	₦20,500
Refund Status	Non-refundable

General O’Level Requirements

Applicants must:

Have at least five (5) relevant O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics.
Obtain the required results in not more than two sittings.
Present results from recognised examinations such as:
- WAEC
- NECO
- GCE
- NABTEB

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Requirements

Applicants must possess either:

A university degree with a minimum of Third Class; or
A Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least Lower Credit.

Master’s Degree Requirements

Applicants must have:

A relevant Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division).
Any additional qualifications specified for specialised programmes.
For programmes such as Financial Economics, a minimum CGPA of 3.00 is required.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements

Applicants must have:

A relevant Master’s degree.
A minimum weighted average score of 60% (Grade B) or 3.50 CGPA.
A research proposal of at least 500 words.

Specialised and Professional Programmes

Professional and health-related programmes, such as Master of Public Health (MPH), may require additional professional qualifications.

These may include:

MBBS
BDS
Relevant clinical work experience
Other programme-specific professional qualifications

NYSC Requirement

Applicants must provide evidence of:

Completion of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC); or
NYSC Certificate of Exemption or Exclusion, where applicable.

How to Apply

Applicants should complete the following steps:

Visit the UNIABUJA postgraduate application portal:
https://portal.uniabuja.edu.ng/apply_now.php
Start and complete the online application.
Generate the ₦20,500 application fee.
Make payment through REMITA via the application portal.
Complete all required sections of the application and follow the portal instructions for submission.

Academic Transcript

Applicants should:

Process the Transcript Request Form (Form A2) through the application portal.
Arrange for their official academic transcripts to be sent to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies.
Academic transcripts may also be sent via email to:

SPGS@uniabuja.edu.ng

Applicants should ensure that their transcripts and other required documents are processed correctly to avoid delays in their applications.

Animal Science Postgraduate Programmes

PhD Animal Science Requirements

Applicants must have:

Five O’Level credits covering:
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Biology/Agricultural Science
- Chemistry
- Geography/Economics
At least a pass in Physics.
An MSc in Animal Science from UNIABUJA or another recognised institution, with a minimum:
- 60% weighted average, or
- 3.50 CGPA.
Satisfactory potential for research.

PhD Animal Science Duration

Study Mode	Minimum Duration	Maximum Duration
Full-Time	3 sessions (6 semesters)	5 sessions (10 semesters)

MSc Animal Science Requirements

Applicants must have:

Five O’Level credits covering:
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Biology/Agricultural Science
- Chemistry
- Geography/Economics
At least a pass in Physics.
A BTech in Animal Science/Production or BAgric in any of the following:
- Animal Production
- Animal Science
- Animal Production and Health
The qualification must be approved by the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science, where applicable.
A minimum of a Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science from UNIABUJA or another recognised institution.

Third Class Applicants

Third Class Animal Science graduates may be considered if they:

Have at least five years of relevant post-qualification experience; and
Possess a recognised Postgraduate Diploma in:
- Animal Science/Production; or
- Animal Production and Health.

MSc Animal Science Duration

The programme is full-time and involves both coursework and research.

Minimum Duration	Maximum Duration
2 sessions (4 semesters)	3 sessions (6 semesters)

PGD Animal Science Requirements

Applicants must have:

Five O’Level credits covering:
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Biology/Agricultural Science
- Chemistry
- Geography/Economics
At least a pass in Physics.
An HND in Animal Science with a minimum of Upper Credit; or
A minimum of a Third Class Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from a recognised institution.

PGD Animal Science Duration

Study Mode	Minimum Duration	Maximum Duration
Full-Time	1 session (2 semesters)	2 sessions (4 semesters)

Nursing Programme Requirements

Applicants for postgraduate Nursing programmes must:

Have a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Be duly registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
Candidates with an Upper Credit in a relevant Postgraduate Diploma may also be considered.

Application Deadline

Deadline: Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Applicants are advised to complete their applications, payments, transcript processing, and other required documentation before the deadline.