AAU Ekpoma Postgraduate Admission Form 2024/2025 Session - How To Apply

Ambrose Ali University school of postgraduate studies is responsible for the administration of AAU Ekpoma postgraduate forms for 2024/2025 academic session. Ambrose Ali University, formerly known as Bendel University and now popularly known as AAU Ekpoma was established in 1981. AAU Ekpoma despite being a state university, receives one of the highest request for admission from postgraduate applicants seeking admission annually. The management is using this measure to announce the sale of AAU Ekpoma postgraduate admission form for 2024/2025 academic session leading to the award of PGD, Masters and PhD certificate.

In this post, we will be discussing everything about AAU Ekpoma Postgraduate application form for 2024/2025 academic session, how to apply for AAU Ekpoma Postgraduate form online via AAU Ekpoma’s PG portal, the cost of AAU Ekpoma’s Postgraduate form and the closing date for submission of all completed Postgraduate forms for 2024/2025 academic session.

We shall be breaking the process of applying for AAU Ekpoma Postgraduate form in a coordinated manner for ease of understanding most especially for first time applicants. However, applicants that have previously registered and participated in the previous Postgraduate screening exercise but did not make it through can equally gain form this information being posted here.

AAU Ekpoma postgraduate application form for this academic session is not different from the previous sessions except some slight changes which in most cases do not even surface. Before going into details as regards AAU EKPOMA Postgraduate form for 2024/2025 academic session, we shall be looking at the most frequently asked questions about AAU EKPOMA Postgraduate form by past and present PG applicants. Listing and answering these FAQs would greatly assist applicants who must have had similar questions about AAU EKPOMA Postgraduate form screening application forms in mind before now.

Below are the list of FAQ on AAU EKPOMA’s Postgraduate forms;

Is AAU Ekpoma postgraduate form out?

How much is AAU Ekpoma PG form?

When will AAU Ekpoma Postgraduate form be out?

Please when is AAU postgraduate screening starting?

Please I want to know if AAU Ekpoma postgraduate registration is in progress?

Please when is AAU Ekpoma Postgraduate form closing date?

Will there be an entrance exam for AAU Ekpoma Postgraduate School?

What are the admission requirements for AAU Ekpoma PG School?

Can I apply for AAU EKPOMA postgraduate programme without NYSC

I am currently doing my NYSC, am I eligible to apply for AAU EKPOMA postgraduate form?

The above are the most frequently asked questions on AAU EKPOMA Postgraduate forms and the best possible answers. Go through them carefully and you can never be wrong with those answers.

Now in details, AAU EKPOMA’s Postgraduate form comes out every academic session and many of you just rush without waiting to confirm if you are eligible to apply or buy the form which is the reason most get stuck in the middle of the registration process.

Before applying for AAU EKPOMA’s Postgraduate form screening form you must meet the following requirements and eligibility criteria as listed below;

1. Complete O’level results
2. First Degree Certificate (B.Sc, M.A B.Edu, B.Engr or any HND certificate)
3. NYSC Discharge Certificate

O’Level Result

Candidates applying for a PG programme at AAU EKPOMA must meet the following basic admission requirements amongst others.

1. Must have 5 O’Level credits including mathematics and English language and 3 other subjects relevant to their course of study.

NYSC Discharge Certificate

To apply for a post graduate programme in AAU EKPOMA, an NYSC discharge certificate is a must have, for those without one, a certificate of exemption from your institution is acceptable by AAU EKPOMA. Candidates or applicants awaiting the completion of their NYSC programmes are not eligible to apply as they would not be considered for admission.

First Degree

For candidates from universities you must have possessed a first degree with a minimum of second class upper and above to apply for a Masters degree programme in any course that is relevant to the course offered in your first degree.

Candidates or applicants with 3rd class and below or HND in any course must first go through PGD (postgraduate Diploma) programme and after successfully completing the PGD programme becomes eligible to apply for a Masters degree programme in Ambrose Ali University.

After you are sure your preferred choice of PG programme is offered in AAU EKPOMA and have confirmed you meet the admission requirements into the institution then you can go ahead and apply for AAU EKPOMA postgraduate application form.

Now let’s take a look at the list of postgraduate courses offered In AAU EKPOMA their admission requirements. The admission requirements are listed just directly under each PG programme.

DURATION OF AAU EKPOMA POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

AAU EKPOMA PG ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Masters Degree Programmes

• Candidates who possess any of the following qualifications may be considered for admission:
• At least a Second Class Honours Degree of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma or any other University of recognized standing in the relevant discipline.
• Third Class Bachelor’s Degree plus PGD or HND and any professional qualification with appropriate PGD from a recognized University.
• Holders of LL.B with at least Second Class Honours or Third Class Honours with a B.L. and with at least five years post-call experience, may be considered for the LL.M programme.
• For Masters of Arts in French studies, holders of B.A. or B.ED (French) with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division of any recognized University.
• For Master of Business Administration, (MBA) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) holders of a Bachelor degree not below Second Class Lower Division in any discipline OR Third Class Degree/HND plus postgraduate diploma in any administration related discipline, plus at least one year post qualification experience.

Candidates for the M.Sc programme in Business Administration must passes:

• At least five credit passes (or equivalent) in GCE O/L or WASCE or NECO or NABTEB which should in all cases include English Language, Mathematics and Economics or Commerce or Accounting and which must have been obtained at not more than two sitting. Plus
• A minimum of a B.Sc. degree (Second Class Lower Division) in Business Administration from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma or any other University in Nigeria and Overseas recognized by the Senate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
• A holder of the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration/Management from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma or any other University in Nigeria and Overseas       recognized by the Senate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma with an average score of 50% may also be considered.
• Candidate who have HND (Upper Credit) in Business Administration/Management from a recognized Polytechnic must possess additional qualifications such as MBA, PGDBM etc.
• For Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science, other relevant Professional Qualifications may be considered on their own merit.

M.Phil Programme

• Candidates who possess any of the following qualifications may be considered for admission.
•  Graduate of Ambrose Alli University with a Masters degree in related discipline.
•  Graduate of any other approved University with the qualification specified in (i) above
•  Other Departmental requirements as stated in the School of Postgraduate Studies Handbook

Admission requirement into Master of Science (M.Sc) Programme

Admission requirement for Master of Science in Strategic Studies and Policy and Development studies will be Second Class (Hons) Lower Division upwards. However, the related areas of studies to qualify for admission will be same as above (PGD)

Ph.D Programme:

A graduate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma or any other University of recognized standing who possesses Master’s degree appropriate to the intended course may be admitted. However, such intending candidate should have scored an average of 60 per cent in his/her Master’s degree or M.Phil programme.

Departmental Requirements

Notwithstanding the above, a Department may require an applicant, as a condition for admission, to undergo appropriate test, interviews, examinations, and/or take appropriate pre-requisite or concrete courses. Students, where applicable, would be made to fulfill the Ph.D qualifying examination requirement to confirm their candidature before registration of their titles/proposals.

Postgraduate Diplomas

 Department of Crop Science (Full-Time Only)

• B.Sc with a third class degree in any area of Agriculture, or related science disciplines including Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, Forestry, Agricultural Education from further academic pursuit in crop science.

Department of Animal Science (Full-Time Only)

• B.Sc with a third class degree in any area of Agriculture, or related science disciplines including Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, Forestry, Agricultural Education from further academic pursuit in crop science.

Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture

• At least a Third class Hons degree in Architecture

Postgraduate Diploma in Geography and Regional Planning (PGDGRP)

• At least Third Class Honours degree in Geography and Regional Planning or any other related discipline relevant to Geography from AAU or any other recognized equivalent institution holders of HND/HNC from a recognized Polytechnic or College of Technology may be considered.

Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering (PGDENG) (Civil, Elect/Elect, and Mechanical and Material & Production Engineering)

• Holders of good HND in Engineering with at least four (4) years post-qualification cognate experience or Graduate in fields relevant to Engineering of any recognized University shall be considered.

Postgraduate Diploma in Botany (PGDB)

• At a least Third Class Honours Degree in Botany or other Science related disciplines.

Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry (PGDIC)

• At least Third Class Honours Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemistry Education.
• HND with a Credit pass in Chemistry or other Science related discipline.

Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)

• At least Third Class Honours Degree of Ambrose Alli University or any other recognized institution in a Science-based discipline. Other relevant professional qualifications may be considered on their own merit.

Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (PGDS)

• At least Third Class Honours Degree of Statistics or Mathematics from Ambrose Alli University or any other university of recognized standing

Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology (PGDM)               

• At least Third Class Honours or Pass degree in Microbiology from Ambrose Alli University, or any other University of recognized standing, in the relevant disciplines such as Biology, Biochemistry and Food Technology.
• Holders of FIMILS and AIMLS in Science related discipline.

Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry (PGDBCH)

• At least Third Class Honours degree in Biochemistry or other related Science Disciplines

Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (PGDS)

• At least Third Class Honours Degree of Statistics or Mathematics from Ambrose Alli University or any other university recognized standing.

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM)

• First degree from Ambrose Alli University or other recognized University
• H.N.D from recognized Polytechnic or equivalent.
• Full professional qualification of recognized professional Bodies approved by the Senate of the University.

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA)

A graduate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma or any other recognized University in any discipline or holder of H.N.D in any discipline with at least three years cognate experience.

Centre for Strategic and Development Studies (PGD)

• The admission requirement includes HND (Less than merit) or a bachelor degree (with less than second class lower)
• For Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): Strategic Studies, the related areas will include International Relations, Political Science, History, International Studies and Law.
• For Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): Policy and Development Studies, the related areas will include Economic, Public Administration and any other Social Science Course

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

• A graduate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma or any other University of recognized standing who possesses a good first degree classification acceptable to Senate. In all cases,
• Candidates must possess the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) Discharge Certificate or Exemption Certificate.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME

The duration of the courses to be offered shall be as follows:

Ph.D Programme (Full-Time)

The duration shall be a minimum of three (3) academic sessions, and a maximum of five (5) academic sessions.

Ph.D Programme (Part-Time)

The duration shall not be less than five (5) academic sessions and a maximum of eight (8) academic sessions.

Master’s Degree Programme (Full-Time)

The duration shall be a minimum of three (3) Semester and a maximum of Six (6) Semesters. Extension may be allowed for not more than two semesters.

Masters Programme (Part-Time)

The duration shall be in the range of a minimum of three (3) academic sessions and maximum of four (4) academic sessions. Extension may be allowed for not more than one (1) academic session.

Postgraduate Diploma

The duration shall not be less than one (1) academic session for Full-Time and not more than two (2) academic sessions for Part-Time.

Note: In exceptional cases, an additional extension of not more than one (1) academic session may be approved by Senate on the recommendation of the Board for all the postgraduate programmes.

How To Apply for AAU EKPOMA Postgraduate Application Form

To apply for AAU EKPOMA postgraduate form, you need to first confirm the postgraduate courses and the admission requirements HERE before proceeding.

STEP 1: Have you confirmed if your proposed course is offered in the school? if YES, you can now proceed by purchasing an eTranzact PIN (Payment Voucher) in favour of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma’s School of Postgraduate Studies Form at the cost of just N24,000.00 (Twenty four Thousand Naira) only from the Fidelity Bank Plc, Ekpoma Branch.

STEP 2: Then you are to visit the Ambrose Alli University website @ https://aauekpoma.edu.ng or portal @ https://aaue.waeup.org to complete and submit the School of Postgraduate Studies online application form with reference to the handbook. All such candidates must upload their coloured passport photographs and scanned copies of all relevant certificates/documents to the portal.

STEP 3: Remember to preview and confirm that your uploaded passport photograph is is the required specification, as no complaint of wrong or blank picture will be corrected upon submission of your PG form.

LASTLY: Candidates are to print out a copy of the duly completed Application Form with their passport photograph and submit a hard copy to, and collect a hard copy of the Handbook from the School of Postgraduate Studies.

Click ⇒ HERE to start your application

Closing Date for Submission of AAU Ekpoma Postgraduate Form

AAU Ekpoma PG form closing date is 30th September 2024. Please note that there shall be no extension of the closing date for submission of all forms.

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