As contained in the ABU’s publication for the position of postgraduate studies, below is detailed compilation of the admission requirements for postgraduates studies in ABU – Ahmadu Bello University. The list is exclusively for all postgraduate courses, meanwhile, you can use the website’s search button to check for other institutions.
FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Admission Requirement of the Programme:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with at least third-class degree from Ahmadu Bello University or any other recognized University, or HND with a minimum of lower Credit in Accountancy, Business
- Administration/Management, and Banking and Finance from recognized Polytechnic. Applicants that reach high managerial position in the financial sector with good degree in other fields would also be considered.
Masters of Banking and Finance (MBF)
Admission Requirements of the Programme:
- Candidates with at least second-class degree (Lower Division) in Accounting, Business or Economics from Ahmadu Bello University or any recognized university. Candidates with Postgraduate diploma in Accounting and finance from Ahmadu Bello University with a minimum of merit.
- In addition, candidates with HND in Accounting or Banking and Finance or third-class degree in Accounting from a recognized Institution or with a Professional qualification from recognized professional body (i.e. ICAN or ANAN) may be considered.
- Sc Accounting and Finance
Admission Requirement of the Programme:
- Bachelor of Science at Second Class Upper level and above in Accounting and other eligible disciplines from a recognized University.
- In exceptional cases candidates with a high Bachelor of Science at Second Class Lower level in Accounting from a recognized University with a minimum of 5 years relevant post qualification experience and evidence of scholarship.
- Candidates with MBA/MBF degree (in addition to 1st Degree) in Accounting from a recognized University with cumulative average of at least 3.5 in a 5.0 point scale or 3.0 in 4.0 point system or average of B in A-E Scale. In addition, candidates with good M. Sc degree in Banking & Finance or Economics from a recognized University, however such candidates will be required to take some prerequisite courses at the appropriate level.
Ph. D Accounting and Finance
Admission requirements of the programme:
- Candidates with an M. Sc degree in Accounting and Finance from Ahmadu Bello University or any recognized university are admissible into the Programme.
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
Admission Requirements:
- Five credits at O-Level (in not more than 2 sittings) including Mathematics and English.
- Bachelor’s degree in any field with at least a Second Class Lower; HND with minimum of lower credit in management or any management related field plus at least one-year relevant post qualification experience.
- All candidates must have demonstrated adequate intellectual capacity, professionalism, maturity and effective decision – making and problem-solving potentials during the university’s admission test and interview.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management with at least a Second Class Lower or 2.40 Cumulative Grade Point Average from Ahmadu Bello University or any other recognized University or PGDM, with at least one-year post-graduation qualification.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management or PGDM with at least a Second Class (Lower Division) or 2.40 Cumulative Grade Point Average from Ahmadu Bello University or any other recognized University plus one year post-qualification experience, or HND plus NNA, ACA, CIB, ACII.
General Requirements:
All candidates must possess the basic university entry requirement of five credit passes including English and Mathematics at the ‘O’ Level, as basic requirement.
All candidates must have minimum of one year managerial/administrative experience in addition to performing satisfactorily at the University’s MBA entrance examination.
Specific Requirements for MBA (Regular) Full-Time:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management or any related field such as Marketing, Banking & Finance, Insurance and or Actuarial Science with at least a Second Class Lower or 2.40 Cumulative Grade Point Average from Ahmadu Bello University or any other recognized University
OR
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) only.
Specific Requirements for MBA (Regular) Part-Time
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management or any related field such as Marketing, Banking & Finance, Insurance and or Actuarial Science and Accounting with at least a Second Class Lower or 2.40 Cumulative Grade Point Average from Ahmadu Bello University or any other recognized University OR
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) only.
Specific Requirements for MBA (Special) Part-Time
Bachelor’s degree in any field of study with at least a Second Class Lower or 2.40 Cumulative Grade Point Average from Ahmadu Bello University or any other recognized University.
Candidates with an MBA degree from Ahmadu Bello University or any recognized university are admissible into the M.Sc. Programme. However, candidates with first class degree or second class (Upper Division) in Business Administration or any of the management sciences may be admitted into the programme but would be expected to first complete the requirements of the MBA coursework.
HND holders in Management or related fields holding professional certificates such as ANAN, CIB and CA may be considered.
PhD Business Administration
Admission Requirement:
Candidates with an M.Sc degree from Ahmadu Bello University or any recognized university are admissible into the PhD Programme.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
- Phil/PhD in Public Administration
- ‘O’ level requirement candidates must have a minimum of five credits which must include English Language, Economics, Government/History and Mathematics;
- Minimum class of First Degree – Must. be Second Class Lower (2:2) In Public Administration, Local Government, Economics, Political Science or Sociology;
- Minimum CGPA in Master Degree – must not be less than 3.5 for M.Phil admission; and
- Minimum CGPA in Master degree for PhD admission must not be less than 4.00 in coursework and 60% or B grade in thesis performance.
- Prospective candidates for M.Phil./PhD in Public Administration must fulfill all the above requirements before they are considered for admission into the programmes.
Master in Public Administration
- ‘O’ level requirement – candidates must have a minimum of five credits which must include English Language.
- Candidate with first degree and a Class of Second Class Lower (2:2) In Public Administration, Local Government, Economics, Sociology and Political Science are qualified to apply. Those with Third Class must have at least five years graduation experience.
- Candidates with first degree outside the above specialized field of studies must have Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration of ABU to qualify for admission.
- HND holders with minimum grade of Merit (Lower Credit) must also possess the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration, and have at least two years graduation experience.
PGDPA
- ‘O’ level requirement – candidates must have a minimum of five credits which must include English Language.
- A minimum of B.A/B.Sc. from A.B.U. or any other recognized university or polytechnic. However, holders of HND with a minimum of Merit Grade plus a minimum of two years post qualification experience may be considered. Similarly, holders of Advanced Diploma in Public Administration (ADPA) from this Department or a Postgraduate Diploma from a recognized university or polytechnic may also be considered.
Note that candidates in both cases must meet the minimum ‘0’ level admission requirements.
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRIC. ECONOMICS AND RURAL SOCIOLOGY
Postgraduate Diploma in Farm Management and Extension (PGDFME)
Admission Requirement
In order to qualify for admission into Postgraduate Diploma in Farm Management and Extension, candidate must (a) possess HND of not less than lower credit, and/or. (b) B.Sc Degree in relevant field.
M.Sc Programmes (Agric. Economics and Agric. Extension)
Requirement for Admission
M.Sc Agricultural Economics:
(Agric) or B.Sc (Economics) or B (Agric. Tech) with a minimum of second class, lower division.
Candidates with 3rd Class pass and an additional relevant post-graduation qualification could be admitted.
M.Sc Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology:
(Agric) or B.Sc (Sociology) or B (Agric Tech) with a minimum of second class, lower division or B.Ed (Agric) 2.1 from ABU. Candidates with 3rd Class pass and an additional relevant post-graduation qualification could be admitted.
PhD Programmes (Agricultural Economics and Agric. Extension):
PhD Agricultural Economics:
M.Sc Agricultural Economics based on course work and research thesis.
PhD Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology:
M.Sc Rural Sociology, or M.Sc Agricultural Extension based on course work and research thesis.
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Science
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission into the programme, a candidate must satisfy at least one of the following requirements.
A minimum of three credits in relevant science subjects at the “0” level plus credit passes in English and Mathematics, respectively.
Not less than a credit grade in HND (Agric.)
B.Sc. Agric. or B.Sc. Zoology or any other relevant degree with a pass or third class.
At least two years Postgraduate field experience.
M.Sc. Animal Science
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Animal Science with first- or second-class honours from a recognized university.
A Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, with first- or second-class honours; A candidate with this qualification will be required to complete satisfactorily certain remedial courses specified by the Department. This should be monitored by the student’s supervisory committee and compliance reported to the Faculty Board.
Any other requirements as specified by the Faculty Board of Agriculture or the Postgraduate School
Ph.D. Animal Science
Admission Requirements
A good Master’s degree in Animal Science from a recognized University.
Any other entry requirements as specified by the Faculty Board of Agriculture or the Postgraduate School.
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FACULTY OF ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND LITERARY STUDIES
M.A. (Language)
Admission Requirements
A first degree (first or second class)
A third class in the relevant area with 5 years’ postgraduate experience maybe considered.
M.A. (Literature)
Admission Requirements
A first degree (first or second class)
A third class in the relevant area with 5 years’ postgraduate experience maybe considered.
Ph.D (Language)
Admission Requirements
A masters degree in the relevant area.
DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH
M.A. French
Admission Requirements
Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s (BA Honours Degree) in French, with a grade not lower than Second Class Lower (2.2) Honours.
Ph.D French
Admission Requirement
Candidate must have a good M. Phil. Degree or its equivalent in French from recognized University or Institution of Higher Learning.
Candidate with MA Degree from other University will be required to spend the first year taking and passing the entire Course Work or our MA Programme, and presenting Two (2) Seminar Papers, before end of the 1st year.
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FACULTY OF EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AND CURRICULUM
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (P.G.D.E.)
A minimum of third-class degree in any field from a recognized University, or HND. with credit grade from any recognized and accredited institution.
Master of Education (M .Ed) Educational Administration and Planning
Admission Requirements
Candidates who hold B.Ed degrees from Ahmadu Bello University
Candidates who hold B.A. or B.Sc degrees plus graduate certificate in education; or diploma in education from Ahmadu Bello University
Graduates of other universities who hold degrees and certificates considered by the Faculty Board,
Postgraduate School Board and Senate to be equivalent to (a) and (b) above.
Candidates who hold B.A. or B.Sc degrees of Ahmadu Bello University or other recognized universities who have held or are still holding administrative/planning positions in the Ministries of Education, universities or other higher institutions for at least eight consecutive years.
Candidates must also meet the requirements of all other relevant general university registrations governing higher degree studies.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Educational Administration and Planning
Admission Requirements
Candidates who hold masters degrees from Ahmadu Bello University
Candidates of other recognized universities who hold higher degrees considered by the Faculty Board, Postgraduate School Board, and Senate to be equivalent to (a) above.
Candidates with other qualifications which, together with relevant experience, are deemed to be equivalent
Masters degree candidates of Ahmadu Bello University, who at the recommendation for the Faculty Board of Education, and the Postgraduate School Board, are approved by Senate to transfer the status of their registration to the degree of Ph.D.
Candidates must meet the requirements of all other relevant General University Regulations Governing Higher degree Studies
M.Ed (Curriculum and Instruction)
Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess a first degree of Ahmadu Bello University, or any other recognized university in the
following:
- Sc. Ed. Biology
- Sc Ed. Chemistry
- Sc. Ed Physics
- Sc Ed. Geography
- Ed. Ed. Integrated Science
Or
B.Sc (Hons) degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, geography with Post Graduate Diploma in Education
Possess a minimum of a 2.4 on non-classified degree Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) on the 5.0 Scale, or classified degree on a minimum of second class lower.
In limited cases, applicant with a 3rd class degree in science education with at least 5 years if post graduate experience may be considered.
Ph.D (Curriculum and Instruction)
- Ed (Curriculum and Instruction) in relevant fields of Education.
- Ed (Instructional Technology)
Admission Requirements
Minimum of second-class lower degree in Education from a recognized university.
Minimum of second-class lower degree in any other subject plus PGDE.
FACULTY OF LAW
- Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Management Law (Week-end programme)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Laws (Week-end programme)
- Postgraduate Diploma in International Law and Diplomacy (Week-end programme)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Estate Management Laws (Week-end programme)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Commercial Law
- M. (Master of Laws)
- D (Doctor of Philosophy in Laws)
Admission Requirement
(A) At least 3rd Class degree in Law, Management, Bus. Admin. Accounting, Economics, Insurance or related fields.
HND. with a minimum of lower credit in the above fields plus 2 years working experience
(B). Minimum of Third-Class Degree in Law (LLB), B.A. Islamic Studies, or HND. with lower credit in Shari’a from a recognized or accredited institution.
- i) Minimum of Third-Class Degree in Law (LLB), Political Science, International Studies, Public
Admin. or Economics.
- ii) HND with minimum of lower credit in the related fields from recognized and accredited institutions.
- i) Minimum of Third-Class Degree in Law, Town Planning, Architecture, Estate Management, Geography, Engineering, Surveying, Agriculture or Building.
- ii) HND with minimum of lower credit in the above fields from recognized and accredited institutions.
- (i) First degree in Law (LL.B) with First or Second Class Honours.
(ii) Third class plus Postgraduate Diploma in Law.
- LL.M. (Master of Laws) First- or second-class Degree with research thesis component from a recognized University.
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ANATOMY
- Sc. Human Anatomy
- D. Human Anatomy
Admission Requirements
a). M.Sc. Anatomy: – Minimum of B. Sc. Second Class Lower in Anatomy, Physiology, MBBS or B.D.S, or any relevant Biomedical Science degree, of the Ahmadu Bello University and other recognized institutions.
b). Ph. D. Anatomy: M.Sc. degree in Anatomy from Ahmadu Bello University or from any other recognized institutions; or a first degree in anatomy with a Masters degree in any relevant biomedical science.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
- Sc. Human Physiology
- D. Human Physiology
Admission Requirements
A first degree in Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Anatomy, Physiotherapy and Zoology, with a minimum of Second Class Lower.
A graduate of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or Dentistry
Masters degree in Human Physiology
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
- Sc. Immunology
- D. Immunology
Admission Requirements
M.Sc. Immunology
Graduates from recognized institutions in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine as well as other related fields such as Biochemistry, Microbiology etc who possess the FIMLT in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Haematology, Chemical Pathology who have relevant experience would also be eligible for the master programme.
PhD. Immunology
For admission into the Ph.D program, candidates must have successfully completed the MSc program. However, candidates with MBBS and DVM with relevant experience and other qualifications may be considered for direct entry into the Ph. D Programme but they would be expected to have mastered the content of the syllabus as outlined for the MSc Programme and pass an examination at the end of first session
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY.
Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition.
- Sc in Biochemistry, Nutrition, Agric, Nursing, Medicine, Food Science/Food Technology, Home Economics or related disciplines with a minimum of 3rd class degree.
HND with a minimum of lower credit in above field or related discipline from recognized and accredited institution.
- Sc Biochemistry
B.Sc Biochemistry with minimum of second class lower.
Ph.D Biochemistry
- Sc in Biochemistry.
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Post Graduate Diploma
- Analytical Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
Admission Requirements
Minimum of third-class honors degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or relevant science subject, or other related disciplines such as, Engineering, Environmental Science, Urban and Regional Planning and Surveying.
HND/HNC in the disciplines listed in (i) with a minimum of Upper credit.
M.Sc. in the following:
Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Science & Technology, Chemistry (with specialization in Inorganic, Physical, Organic and Theoretical Chemistry).
Admission Requirements
A minimum of Second-Class lower honors degree in Chemistry.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Full-Time
- Analytical Chemistry
- Polymer Science and Technology
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Admission Requirements
M.Sc. or M. Phil. degree in Chemistry or equivalent from a recognized University with minimum CGPA of 3.5.
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