ACE-SPED UNN Postgraduate Admission 2025/2026: Apply for M.Sc, M.Eng, Ph.D, and PGD Programs

The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED) at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has officially opened applications for its 2025/2026 postgraduate programmes, offering M.Sc, M.Eng, Ph.D, and Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) courses.

A limited number of scholarships are also available for highly qualified candidates. Applicants are encouraged to submit their forms before the deadline of January 31, 2026.

Available Programmes & Specialisations

Applicants can specialise in the following areas:

• Renewable and New Energy Systems (M.Sc/M.Eng/Ph.D)
• Power Engineering (M.Sc/M.Eng/Ph.D)
• Sustainable Energy Materials Engineering (M.Sc/M.Eng/Ph.D)
• Industrial Electronics and Power Devices (M.Sc/M.Eng/Ph.D)
• Control and Instrumentation Engineering (M.Sc/M.Eng/Ph.D)
• Energy Policy, Regulation and Management (M.Sc/M.Eng/Ph.D)
• Engineering Design & Product Development (M.Sc/M.Eng/Ph.D)
• Management of Technology and Innovation (MoTI) (M.Sc/Ph.D)
• Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing Technology (PGD, 2 semesters/12 months)

Programme Duration:

• M.Sc: 3 semesters (18 months)
• Ph.D: 6 semesters (36 months)
• PGD: 2 semesters (12 months)

Key Dates to Remember

• Application deadline: 31 January 2026
• Interviews: 9 February 2026 (physical for residents, virtual for non-residents)
• Admission notification: 16 February 2026
• Acceptance deadline: 23 February 2026
• Session commencement/registration: 23 February 2026

How to Apply

1. Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₦26,700 via the Remita portal (choose “Application fees”).
   • Link:  UNN ACE-SPED Remita payment page
2. Complete the online application form:
   • Link: ACE-SPED postgraduate application form 

Note: Non-Nigerian applicants have their application fees covered by the Centre.

Transcript Submission

All applicants must arrange for official academic transcripts to be sent directly to:

The Director
Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED)
Main Building Complex, Opposite Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Interview Format

• Physical interviews: For residents in Nigeria
• Virtual interviews: Strictly for non-resident applicants

Contact & Enquiries

For more information, reach out to ACE-SPED UNN:

• Website: ACE-SPED UNN official website
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: +2347036706987 | +2348125864681 | +2348102475639

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