FULAFIA Opens 2025 Postgraduate Admissions — See Available Courses, Requirements, and How to Apply

Whether you’re fresh out of NYSC, stuck in a competitive job market, or simply passionate about research and learning, Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA) has opened its doors to new postgraduate students for the 2025 academic session.

And this isn’t just any ordinary announcement — it’s your chance to choose from a rich catalogue of PGD, Master’s, and PhD programmes across diverse fields. Best part? You can study online or on-campus, depending on what suits your lifestyle.

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What Programmes Are Available at FULAFIA?

From Agricultural Science to Security Studies, Medicine to Theatre Arts, Public Health to Computer Science, FULAFIA has something for almost everyone.

Here’s a quick overview of the major faculties and what they offer:

Regular (On-Campus) Programmes

Faculty of Agriculture

• PGD, M.Sc., M.Phil/Ph.D. in: Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Animal Science, Fisheries, Forestry & Wildlife

Faculty of Arts

• M.A., M.Phil/Ph.D. in: English, French, History, Philosophy, Islamic Studies, Theatre & Media Arts
• Professional Master’s & PhD in: Diplomacy, Security & Strategic Studies, Professional Ethics

Faculty of Clinical Sciences & Basic Medical Sciences

• PGD and M.Sc. in: Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Statistics, Vaccinology, Physiology

Faculty of Computing

• PGD, M.Sc., M.Phil/Ph.D. in: Computer Science

Faculty of Education

• M.Ed., M.Phil/Ph.D. in: Special Needs Education, Science Education, Mathematics Education

Faculty of Environmental Design

• PGD, M.A., M.Phil/Ph.D. in: Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Geography

Faculty of Life & Physical Sciences

• Biochemistry, Microbiology, Zoology, Plant Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, and more

Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science

• PGD, M.Sc., M.Phil/Ph.D. in Medical Laboratory Science

Faculty of Social Sciences

• Programmes in: Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Library Science, Peace & Conflict Studies, Social Work

Centres for Specialized Studies

• PGD and Master’s in: Cultural Studies, Gender & Development, Public Affairs, Security Studies, Leadership

Online Programmes

You don’t need to relocate to Lafia to earn a postgraduate degree. These remote learning options are available:

Arts & Humanities (Online)

• French, Diplomacy & Security Studies, Professional Ethics

Medical Sciences (Online)

• PGDs in Health Admin, Quality Management, Environment & Occupational Health

Social Sciences (Online)

• PGDs and Professional Master’s in: Financial Economics, Criminology, Peace Studies, Labour Relations, Health Economics

Security Studies (Online)

• PGD and Master’s in Conflict, Intelligence & Security

Who Can Apply?

Make sure you meet the requirements before paying the ₦26,000 application fee.

For PGD Programmes:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or HND (Upper Credit preferred)
• Lower credit HND + 5 years work experience may be accepted
• Relevant ND/HND fields also considered

For Master’s (M.A./M.Sc.):

• 5 credits in related O’level subjects
• Bachelor’s Degree (at least Second Class Lower and 3.0 CGPA)
• History/International Studies accepts 2.5 CGPA or 50% average

For M.Phil/Ph.D.:

• A good Master’s Degree with at least 3.5 CGPA or 55%
• Relevant work or research experience (preferred)

Application Fee

• ₦26,000 (non-refundable)
  Double-check your eligibility before making payment.

How to Apply

Skip the long queue. Follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the FULAFIA Postgraduate Portal
2. Create an account
3. Fill in your correct details
4. Upload all required documents
5. Make payment and submit your application

Key Dates to Remember

• Application Opens: Monday, August 4, 2025
• Application Closes: Friday, September 30, 2025
• Entrance Exam Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
• Time: 9:00 AM sharp

Final Thoughts

Let’s face it: postgraduate education takes serious effort. But if you’re ready to level up, FULAFIA provides flexible, affordable, and professionally relevant options that can open new doors — academically and career-wise.

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