ABUAD Postgraduate Admission Form 2020/2021

The Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) Postgraduate Admission Form for the 2020/2021 academic session has been released.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) postgraduate programmes for the 2020/2021 academic session.

ABUAD Postgraduate Admission Requirements.

A. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
The criteria for admission into the PGD programme are stated below:
(i) All candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects at ‘O’ Level (WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB and IGCSE).

(ii) Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree from any NUC approved University must obtain a minimum of 3rd Class degree in the relevant discipline.

(iii) Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved Institutions with a minimum of Lower Credit may also be considered for admission.

B. Master’s Degree Programmes
The criteria for admission into the Master’s Programme (M.Sc.) are as stated bellow:
1. All candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and three relevant subjects at ‘O’ Level (WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB and IGCSE).

2a. Professional Master’s Degree Programme
(i) Candidates for professional Master’s degree programme must obtain a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in the relevant discipline of Afe Babalola University or equivalent of any other University approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
(ii) Candidates with University degree in Third Class or HND plus a University PGD at credit level pass, (i.e., CGPA of 3.0/5.0) or 50% on weighted percentage average may be considered for admission into professional Master’s degree programmes.
(iii) All candidates must demonstrate adequate intellectual capacity, maturity and effective decision making and problem solving potentials.

2b. Academic Master’s Degree Programme
(i) Candidates with Bachelor’s degrees from the relevant discipline of Afe Babalola University or equivalent of any other University approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) must obtain a minimum of second class lower division with a CGPA of 2.5/5.0 for an academic programme.
(ii) Candidates with at least a third class degree or HND and University PGD in the relevant discipline of Afe Babalola University or equivalent of any other University approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) with CGPA of 3.0/5.0 may be considered for admission into academic Master’s degree programmes.

C. Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) Programmes
Eligibility: Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:
i. A Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree of Afe Babalola University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University with minimum of 60% or a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50.
ii. Any candidate with CGPA less than 3.50 with a minimum of 3.00 shall be admitted to M.Phil. /Ph.D. programme in the first instance, with the opportunity to convert to the Ph.D. programme later.
iii. An M.Phil. Degree in relevant discipline of any University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University, with a minimum of 3.50 CGPA.

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE STATED ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMMES, ALL APPLICANTS ARE TO NOTE THAT:

• The University Matriculation requirements of individual Departments must be satisfied before a candidate can be considered for admission.
• For admission into any of the programmes, possession of NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate issued by the Directorate is compulsory.

Duration of ABUAD Postgraduate Programmes.

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

• 2 Semesters – Full Time
• 3 Semesters – Part-Time
• 4 Semesters – All Engineering Programmes

Master of Science & LL.M Programmes

• 3 Semesters – Full Time
• 4 Semesters – Part-Time

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• 3 Semesters – Full Time
• 4 Semesters – Part-Time

Master of Engineering Programmes (M. Eng.)

• 3 Semesters – Full Time
• 4 Semesters – Part-Time

PhD programmes

• 3 Years – Full Time

How to Apply ABUAD Postgraduate Admission Form.

The methods of application are as follows:

(i) Click on https://admissions.abuad.edu.ng/ to fill the online form and to make an online payment.

OR

(ii) Download the application form online on the University website: www.abuad.edu.ng, then payment can either be made online or directly to the designated accounts

OR

(iii) Purchase form directly after having made payment online or to the designated accounts from any of the designated Selling Centres.

OR

• College of Postgraduate Studies, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, KM 8.5, Afe Babalola Way, Ijan Road, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
• Emmanuel Chambers, Block 4, CMD/Jubilee Road, Magodo, GRA, Lagos.
• Emmanuel House, 24, Madeira Street, Imani Estate, Maitama, Abuja
• Emmanuel Chambers, 7, Aba Road, Leventis B/Stop, Port-Harcourt
• Afe Babalola & Co, Emmanuel Chambers, Ibadan, 80, Fajuyi Road, Ekotedo, Ibadan
• Green Ocean Multibiz, 60 Odogun Avenue, New Layout, Off Jakpa Road, Ekpan, Warri

The Designated Banks are as follows:

1) Afe Babalola University
Name of Account: School of Postgraduate Studies
Name of Bank: Wema Bank Plc
Account Number: 0122203662

2)Afe Babalola University
Name of Account: School of Postgraduate Studies
Name of Bank: Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN)
Account Number: 0050182276

3) Afe Babalola University
Name of Account: School of Postgraduate Studies
Name of Bank: United Bank of Africa (UBA),
Account Number: 1020298532

4) Afe Babalola University
Name of Account: School of Postgraduate Studies
Name of Bank: Sterling Bank Plc
Account Number: 0064790070

NOTE: Send the Hardcopy of the filled form and all supporting documents to:

Admission fee:

• PGD/M. Sc Programmes: – N10,500.00
• Ph. D Programmes – N10,500.00

The Secretary,
College of Postgraduate Studies,
Afe Babalola University,
Km 8.5, Afe Babalola Way,
P.M.B. 5454, Ado – Ekiti,
Ekiti State, Nigeria.

CLOSING DATE: Sales of Forms run throughout the year.

ENQUIRIES: For further enquiries, please contact:

Tel: 07032366407, 09047052172, 07062251683, 08062295050, 08152970475 & 08033262920
Email: pgcollege@abuad.edu.ng or reg_christieoluborode@abuad.edu.ng
Skype: abuadng
Website: http://www.abuad.edu.ng