Edo State University Postgraduate Admission Form 2025/2026 – APPLY NOW

INTRODUCTION

Edo state University is currently inviting interested and qualified candidates to apply to their Postgraduate program for the 2025/2026 academic session.

Edo State University Iyamho is a fee-paying institution of world-class standard. The purpose for establishing the University is to meet the increasing demands for quality tertiary education in Edo State in particular and Nigeria in general.

They are offering Postgraduate Programs which lead to the award of a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Masters Degree (M.Eng, M.Sc., MPA, M.A and MBA), Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil.), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the various Faculties at Edo State University Iyamho, Edo State, Nigeria.

PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE

The programs available and currently being offered include the following:

Applied Health Sciences

• Medical Laboratory Science: PGD, MSc, MPhil, PhD
  
  Options: Chemical Pathology, Haematology, Histopathology, Microbiology, Immunology
• Nursing Science: PGD, MSc, MPhil, PhD
  
  Options: Maternal & Child Health, Surgical Nursing, Public Health, Mental Health Nursing

Arts, Management and Social Sciences

• Accounting: PGD, MSc, PhD
• Business Admin: PGD, MSc, MBA, MPhil, PhD
• Economics: PGD, MSc, PhD
• Mass Communication: PGD, MSc, MPhil, PhD
• History & International Studies: PGD, MA, PhD
• Political Science: MSc, PhD
• Public Administration: PGD, MPA, PhD

Basic Medical Sciences

• Biochemistry: MSc, PhD

Engineering

• Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical Engineering: PGD, M.Eng., MPhil, PhD

Science

• Computer Science: PGD, MSc, MPhil, PhD
• Microbiology: PGD, MSc, PhD

Law

• Law: PGD, LLM, MPhil, MPhil/PhD, PhD

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A candidate applying for any Postgraduate programme must possess five (5) Credits at SSCE (WAEC/NECO/ GCE ‘O’ Level), NABTEB, and or their equivalents including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings. NYSC certificate or exemption letter is required for admission into all Postgraduate programmes.

Postgraduate Diploma programme (PGD)

1. A First Degree not less than Third Class Honors in relevant fields may be considered.
2. Candidates with HND in relevant field may be considered.
3. Any relevant professional qualification.

Master Degree programme (M.Eng, M.Sc., MA, MPA, MBA)

1. A Minimum of Second Class Honors (Lower Division) degree from a recognized University.
2. Candidates with relevant Postgraduate Diploma at credit level.
3. Any relevant professional qualification adjudged to be equivalent to the above.

Master of Philosophy programme (M.Phil.)

1. Candidate must have a Master Degree with a weighted average score of not less than 50% (CGPA of not less than 3.0 on a 5 point scale).

PhD programme

1. Master’s degree with a weighted average score of 60% and above (CGPA of not less than 4.0 on a 5 point scale).
2. Candidates who do not make up to 60% (≥ 55% or CGPA of not less than 3.5 on a 5 point scale) or deficient in some prerequisite courses especially from another institution may be required to register for the M.Phil/Ph.D. programme. The Department may prescribe appropriate courses for candidates whose academic record is considered deficient for the area of specialization.
3. In addition, PhD applicants should submit a concept note/research proposal of not more than 450 words along with their application form

HOW TO APPLY

• Applications are done online through their portal.

• An application fee of  ₦25,000 would be required.

DURATION OF PROGRAM

The duration of the postgraduate program varies and is dependent on the degree one would be pursuing. A general idea of the duration of each program is as follows:

• Postgradute Diploma (PGD) : 2 to 4 semesters
• Master’s Degree : 3 or 4 semesters minimum, up to 6
• Master of Philosophy: 2 to 4 semesters
• Doctor of Philosophy Degree: 6 to 10 semesters

TUITION AND OTHER FEES

PAYMENT DESCRIPTION	AMOUNT
Application Fee	₦25,000.00
Acceptance Fee	₦100,000.00
PG LMS Fee	₦50,000.00

TUITION FEES

Programme	Amount
Postgraduate Diploma	₦200,000.00
Master’s Degree (Medical, Engineering, Law, and Science)	₦300,000.00
Master’s Degree (Arts, Management, and Social Sciences)	₦270,000.00
Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.)	₦300,000.00

ORAL EXAMINATIONS

Programme	Amount
Postgraduate Diploma	₦100,000.00
Master and Doctorate Degrees	₦150,000.00

For further enquiries, please visit their website or Email: [email protected]

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