AKSU 2026/2027 Postgraduate Admission form
Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), through its School of Postgraduate Studies, has invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The programmes are available across various faculties and departments and lead to Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) qualifications.
Available Postgraduate Programmes
Faculty of Agriculture
Department of Agricultural Economics
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Animal Science
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Crop Science
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Soil Science
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Faculty of Arts
Department of Philosophy
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Religious and Cultural Studies
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Performing Arts
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of History and International Studies
- Master of International Law and Diplomacy (MILD)
- Master of International Law and Diplomacy (OILD)
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of English
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Faculty of Education
Department of Science Education
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Education (MEd) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation
- Master of Science Education (MSc Ed)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Engineering (MEng)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Engineering (MEng)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Agricultural Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Engineering (MEng)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Civil Engineering
- PGD in Civil Engineering
- Master of Engineering (MEng)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
- PGD in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Engineering (MEng)
Department of Marine Engineering
- PGD in Marine Engineering
- Master of Engineering (MEng)
Faculty of Physical Sciences
Department of Geology
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Mathematics
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Physics
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Statistics
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Chemistry
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Faculty of Computing and Information Technology
Department of Computer Science
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Faculty of Biological Sciences
Department of Genetics and Biotechnology
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Biotechnology
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Plant Science
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Zoology
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Zoology
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Microbiology
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Marine Biology
- Master of Science (MSc)
Faculty of Administration and Management Sciences
Department of Business Administration
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Master in Business Administration (MBA)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Public Administration
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Master in Public Administration (MPA)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Marketing
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Accounting
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Accounting
- Master of Science (MSc) in Accounting
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting
Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
Department of Mass Communication
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Public Relations
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
Faculty of Social Sciences
Department of Political Science
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Political Science
- Master of International Relations and Strategic Studies (IRSS)
- Doctor of International Relations and Strategic Studies (DIRSS)
- Master of Public and Humanitarian Affairs (PHA)
- Doctor of Public and Humanitarian Affairs (PhD)
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Economics
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Economics
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department of Library and Information Science
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
Eligibility
The university stated that applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates. However, the admission notice does not specify the entry requirements for each PGD, Master’s and PhD programme.
Prospective applicants are therefore advised to visit the official postgraduate admission portal to check the specific entry requirements for their chosen programme before applying.
Method of Application
Candidates can obtain the application form online after paying a non-refundable application fee of N30,000 (Thirty Thousand Naira), excluding applicable bank charges.
Applicants should visit:
Candidates are required to follow the instructions provided on the portal to complete and submit their applications.
Prospective applicants are also advised to carefully review the available programmes, admission requirements and application procedure before submitting their forms.
Application Deadline
Completed application forms must be submitted online, along with uploaded copies of relevant credentials and a copy of the payment receipt.
The application must be submitted on or before 30 October 2026.
Important Details
- Institution: Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)
- Session: 2026/2027 Academic Session
- Application Fee: N30,000, excluding bank charges
- Application Portal: https://www.aksu.edu.ng/pg
- Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
- Programmes: PGD, Master’s and PhD
For further information on the available programmes, admission requirements and application procedure, prospective applicants are advised to visit the university’s official postgraduate admission portal.
Signed:
Dr Eby G. This-Bank, FNM
Registrar
AKSU 2026/2027 Postgraduate Admission form
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