The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) is one of the leading public universities in Nigeria, established in 1988. It is located in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and has two campuses: the main campus in Gwagwalada and the mini campus in the city center. The university offers a wide range of academic programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional levels, covering various fields of study such as agriculture, arts, education, engineering, law, management sciences, science, social sciences, and veterinary medicine.
Postgraduate education is an important aspect of UNIABUJA’s vision and mission, as it aims to produce high-quality graduates who can contribute to the development of the nation and the world. The university has a postgraduate school that coordinates and oversees the admission, registration, examination, and graduation of postgraduate students. The postgraduate school also organizes seminars, workshops, and conferences for the enhancement of research and academic excellence.
The postgraduate programmes provided by UNIABUJA are created to cater to the requirements and preferences of a wide range of students who seek to continue their education after earning their first degrees. Postgraduate diploma (PGD), master’s degree (M.Sc., M.A., M.Ed., etc.), and doctorate degree (Ph.D.) are the three levels at which the courses are provided. Additionally, the courses can be taken in a variety of ways, including full-time, part-time, sandwich, or distant learning. Depending on the level, manner, and topic of study, the course length varies.
What are the postgraduate courses offered by UNIABUJA in 2023/2024?
The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) offers a variety of postgraduate courses in different faculties and institutes for the 2023/2024 academic session. Some of the postgraduate courses are:
1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programs:
- Crop Protection
- Agronomy
- Agro-Forestry
- Agric. Economics & Farm Management
- Agricultural Business Management
- Soil Science
- Animal Science
- Diplomatic Studies
- And more…
2. Master of Arts (M.A.) Programs:
- Diplomatic Studies
- Nigerian and African History
- English Language and Literature
- Linguistics
- Philosophy
- Theatre Arts
- And more…
3. Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programs:
- Crop Protection
- Agronomy
- Agro-Forestry
- Agricultural Economics
- Development Economics
- Environmental Economics
- Agric. Ext. & Rural Sociology
- Soil Science
- Animal Science
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Computer Science
- Geography and Environmental Management
- Sociology
- Political Science and International Relations
- And more…
4. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programs:
- Crop Protection
- Agronomy
- Agro-Forestry
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Ext. & Rural Sociology
- Soil Science
- Animal Science
- Nigerian and African History
- Diplomatic Studies
- English Language and Literature
- Linguistics
- Philosophy
- Theatre Arts
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Computer Science
- Geography and Environmental Management
- Sociology
- Political Science and International Relations
- And more…
How to apply for UNIABUJA postgraduate admission in 2023/2024?
To apply for UNIABUJA postgraduate admission in 2023/2024, you need to follow these steps:
- Visit the official UNIABUJA postgraduate portal1 and click on the “Apply Online” button.
- Fill in your personal and academic details, and choose the programme you wish to apply for.
- Pay the application fee of N20,500 (Twenty Thousand Five Hundred Naira Only) online or at any commercial bank using the Remita platform.
- Print out your application form and payment receipt, and attach all the required documents such as academic transcripts, certificates, NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, etc.
- Submit your completed application form and documents to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Abuja, Main Campus, Airport Road, Abuja.
UNIABUJA postgraduate school fees and duration for 2023/2024
If you are interested in pursuing a postgraduate degree at UNIABUJA, you might want to know the school fees and duration for the 2023/2024 academic session. Here is some information that might help you:
1. School Fees (2023/2024 academic session):
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programme: N79,000 to N124,000 per session.
- Master’s Degree (M.A., M.Sc., M.Ed., etc.) Programme: N99,500 to N289,500 per session.
- Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) Programme: N119,500 to N189,500 per session.
(Note: Additional charges like acceptance fee, accommodation fee, ICT fee, and library fee are not included in the above fees.)
2. Duration of Programmes:
- PGD Programme: One academic session (two semesters).
- Master’s Degree Programme (Full-time): Two academic sessions (four semesters).
- Master’s Degree Programme (Part-time): Three academic sessions (six semesters).
- Ph.D. Programme (Full-time): Minimum of three academic sessions (six semesters) and a maximum of five academic sessions (ten semesters).
- Ph.D. Programme (Part-time): Minimum of four academic sessions (eight semesters) and a maximum of six academic sessions (twelve semesters).
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UNIABUJA postgraduate mode of study for 2023/2024
The mode of study for the postgraduate programmes can be either part-time or full-time, depending on the availability and requirements of each programme.
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