Admission into Postgraduate School is based on merit as well as quota system. A prospective candidate must have a minimum entry requirement for admission into the programme. See the outlined below Postgraduate Admission Requirements in KRUST – Kebbi State University of Science and Technology
Postgraduate Diplomas
The following shall qualify for admission into Postgraduate Diploma Programmes:
- Graduates of KSUSTA or any other recognized University with minimum of 3rd class degree.
- Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND, not HD) with minimum of Lower Credit or its equivalent in related areas.
- Holders of HND (not HD) in non-related areas with minimum of Lower Credit. Such candidates may, however, be admitted after passing tests prescribed by the Department/Faculty in consultation with the Postgraduate School.
- Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
- In addition to (i) – (iv) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s matriculation requirements.
Masters Degrees (Academic and Professional)
The following shall qualify for the Master’s Degree admission:
- Graduates of KSUSTA or other recognized Universities who have obtained the approved Bachelor’s degree with at least second class honours lower division or its equivalent.
- Candidates whose degrees are unclassified with average of “C” or 50%.
- Candidates with only Bachelor’s degree in third division who have at least three years relevant working experience.
- Candidates who possess HND (not HD) with at least a Lower Credit pass from recognized institutions and at least Lower Credit pass at Postgraduate Diploma of KSUSTA or any other recognized institution in the relevant areas.
- Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
- Candidates may be required to pass examination prescribed by postgraduate School in consultation with relevant Departments to which they are seeking admission to determine their suitability for postgraduate work.
- In addition to (i) – (vi) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s matriculation requirements.
Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
The following shall qualify for the Masters of Philosophy admission:
- Graduates of KSUSTA and other recognized Universities who have obtained good Masters Degrees with minimum GPA of less than 3.5 on a 5-point scale or less than 2.5 on a 4-point scale.
- Candidates with the degree of Professional Masters with minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale and at least a Bachelor’s degree not below third-class division; the degrees of such candidates shall terminate at M.Phil.
- Candidates who have been recommended by their respective Departments to be upgraded from Masters to M.Phil.
- Phil. candidates who have Ph.D. in view must possess a minimum of second-class bachelor’s degree.
- Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
- In addition to (i) – (iv) above, a candidate must satisfy the University matriculation requirements.
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The following shall qualify for the Doctor of Philosophy admission:
- Graduates of KSUSTA and other recognized Universities who have obtained good Masters Degrees with GPA of 4.00 and above on a 5-point scale or 3.50 on a 4-point scale appropriate to the proposed areas of study.
- Candidates whose Masters degrees were through research only must have minimum of “B” grades or 60% score.
- Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
- In addition to (i) – (iii) above, candidates must possess Bachelor’s degree in at least Second-Class Lower Division.
- Candidates with relevant qualifications and most present acceptable research proposals.
- In addition to (i)-(v) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s Matriculation requirements.
PhD NOTE: – CANDIDATE MUST SEEK THE CONSENT OF A SUPERVISOR IN THE DEPARTMENT/FACULTY OF INTEREST BEFORE PURCHASING ADMISSION FORM.
Postgraduate Programme Duration
Postgraduate Diploma
(Full-Time) – Two Semesters (12 Months Minimum)
Master’s Degree
(Full-Time) – Three Semesters (18 Months Minimum)
Master of Philosophy
(Full-Time) – Three Semesters (18 Months Minimum)
Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.)
(Full-Time) – Six Semesters (3 Years Minimum)