UNIABUJA Invites Applications for 2025/2026 Professional and Postgraduate Programmes
The Sultan Maccido Institute for Peace, Leadership and Development Studies at the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has officially opened applications for its 2025/2026 postgraduate and professional programmes. Applicants are invited to apply for Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD), Master’s degrees, Professional PhDs, and specialized certificate courses.
Who Can Apply
The Institute welcomes candidates from diverse fields, including Engineering, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Management, Arts, Military, Paramilitary, Agriculture, Education, Taxation, and Law.
Available Programmes
A. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Peace and Security Studies
- Leadership and Discipline
- Society and Development Studies
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Emergency and Disaster Management Studies
B. Master’s Degree
- Peace and Security Studies
- Leadership and Discipline
- Society and Development Studies
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Emergency and Disaster Management Studies
C. Professional PhD
- Peace and Security
- Leadership and Discipline
- Society and Development Studies
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Emergency and Disaster Management Studies
D. Certificate Courses
- Oil and Gas Security Studies
- Maritime Security Studies
- Disaster and Safety Management Studies
- Election and Violence Management Studies
Admission Requirements
- O’ Level: Minimum of five (5) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics in WASC/NECO/GCE or equivalent (max two sittings).
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, minimum of Second Class Lower.
- PGD Exception: Lower Credit in HND or equivalent may be accepted.
- National Service: NYSC discharge certificate or exemption letter required.
- PhD: Bachelor’s degree, professional Master’s, and MSc in a relevant field.
Candidates will undergo a screening exercise to assess eligibility.
Programme Duration
- PGD: 9–24 months
- Master’s: 12–18 months
- Professional PhD: 36–60 months
- Certificate courses: 12 months
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the UNIABUJA application form page
Application Fee & Deadline
- Fee: N20,500 for Nigerian applicants; foreign candidates pay the equivalent.
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Contact for Enquiries
Prospective candidates can reach the Institute at 0803 654 5393 for further information.
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