AKSU Postgraduate Admission 2025/2026: How to Apply, Courses Offered, and Deadline

Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) has officially announced the opening of postgraduate admissions for the 2025/2026 academic session. For thousands of ambitious graduates, this is a golden opportunity to advance their studies, dive into research, and step up the academic ladder.

From Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD) to Master’s degrees (M.Sc, MBA, M.Eng) and Doctorates (Ph.D.), AKSU is offering a wide range of programmes across multiple faculties — making it one of the most inclusive postgraduate opportunities in Nigeria this year.

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Courses Available at AKSU Postgraduate School

AKSU has rolled out postgraduate programmes across Agriculture, Education, Arts, Sciences, Engineering, and Social Sciences. Below is a highlight:

Faculty of Agriculture

• Agricultural Economics (PGD, M.Sc)
• Agricultural Extension (PGD, M.Sc)
• Animal Science (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
• Crop Science (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
• Soil Science (PGD, M.Sc)

Faculty of Arts

• Philosophy (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
• Religious and Cultural Studies (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
• Performing Arts (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)

Faculty of Education

• Educational Research, Measurement & Evaluation (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
• Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics Education (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
• Integrated Science (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
• Library & Information Science (PGD)
• Education (PGD)

Faculty of Engineering

• Electrical & Electronics Engineering (PGD, M.Eng)
• Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering (PGD, M.Eng)
• Chemical Engineering (PGD, M.Eng)

Faculty of Science

• Geology (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
• Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Chemistry (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
• Computer Science (PGD, M.Sc)
• Botany (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
• Zoology (PGD, M.Sc)
• Microbiology (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
• Marine Biology (M.Sc)

Faculty of Management & Social Sciences

• Business Administration (PGD, M.Sc, MBA)
• Accounting (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
• Public Administration (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
• Marketing (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
• Mass Communication (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
• Political Science (PGD)

How to Apply for AKSU Postgraduate Admission

Interested applicants are required to apply online via the AKSU Postgraduate Portal

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Visit the AKSU postgraduate application portal.
2. Click “Start Now”, select ENROL, then choose Postgraduate.
3. Enter your phone number and last six digits as prompted.
4. Fill in your personal details (name, date of birth, etc.).
5. Pay the application fee of ₦20,000 (excluding bank charges) using a debit card.
6. Complete the online form and print it out.
7. Upload scanned copies of the following documents:
   • SSCE or equivalent
   • Degree/HND/OND certificates
   • NYSC certificate
   • Birth certificate
   • Certificate of origin
8. Submit the form online and print your Registration Confirmation Slip.

Physical Submission of Documents

Applicants must also send hard copies of the printed application form and supporting documents to:

The Secretary,
School of Postgraduate Studies,
Akwa Ibom State University,
PMB 1167, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

For higher degrees (M.Sc & Ph.D.), applicants are also required to submit a thesis or dissertation proposal.

Deadline for AKSU Postgraduate Application

All applications must be submitted on or before 30th September, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Final Note

The admission process may seem detailed, but every step matters. From uploading certificates to submitting proposals, each action is a step closer to securing your postgraduate spot at AKSU. Candidates are strongly advised to double-check their entries before submission — because one mistake could cost you an entire academic year.

For more details, visit the AKSU postgraduate admission page.

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