Apply for postgraduate study

College of Postgraduate Studies, 2026/2027 session. Choose the level you are applying for.

PGD, M.Sc., M.A., MBA and other taught programmes. Assessed by coursework and a dissertation.

Research degrees. You will be asked for a statement of purpose and a research proposal of five to ten pages.

Application fee: ₦15,000.00

Buy an application PIN from the College of Postgraduate Studies, an authorised member of staff or an accredited marketer, and enter it on the fee page. It opens your application form at once.

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How to apply online

1

Create your account

Sign up and verify your email address to begin.

2

Unlock your application

Get an application PIN from the College, an authorised staff member or an accredited marketer, and enter it.

3

Complete the form

Personal details, every university attended, your work history and your referees.

4

Upload your documents

Degree certificate, transcript, O'Level result, NYSC certificate and passport photograph.

5

Submit & track

Review, submit, and follow your status from your dashboard.

Entry requirements

Check the level that applies to you. Programme-specific requirements are on the Postgraduate page.

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

An HND or a B.Sc. (first degree) from a recognised institution. Relevant work experience strengthens the application.

Masters degree (M.Sc., M.A., MBA)

A first degree with at least a Second Class Lower, or a CGPA of 3.00, in a relevant discipline. Candidates with a Third Class may be considered after a Postgraduate Diploma.

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)

A Masters degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of at least 3.00, plus a research proposal of five to ten pages.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

A Masters degree in a relevant discipline with at least 60% or a CGPA of 4.00 on a 5-point scale, plus a research proposal of five to ten pages. The M.Phil./Ph.D. route takes 8 semesters.

Referees and transcripts

Three referees, at least one a former lecturer. They complete a confidential report directly — it does not pass through you. Your transcript must be sent to the College by your former university, not by you.