The Afe Bablola University, ABUAD 2017/2018 Postgraduate admission has been announced by the authorities of the university. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the postgraduate programmes of the university for the 2017/2018 academic session.
ABUAD 2017/2018 Postgraduate Available Programmes
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Economics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
- Postgraduate Diploma in Banking & Finance
- Postgraduate Diploma in Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication
- Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy
- Postgraduate Diploma in Intelligence & Security Studies
Master (M.Sc.)
- Master of Science in Economics
- Master of Science in Management
- Master in Business Administration (MBA) – Professional
- Master of Science in Accounting
- Master of Science in Banking & Finance
- Master of Science in Finance
- Master of Science in Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies
- Master of Science in Political Science
- Master of Science in Human Resource Management
- Master in Industrial and Labour Relations (MILR) – Professional
- Master of Science in Mass Communication
- Master of Science in International Relations and Diplomacy
- Master in International Relations and Diplomacy (MIRD) – Professional
- Master of Science in Intelligence & Security Studies
(3) COLLEGE OF SCIENCES
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry
- Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Chemistry
- Postgraduate Diploma in Physics with Electronics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Geology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics
Master (M.Sc.)
- Master of Science in Microbiology
- Master of Science in Biology
- Master of Science in Biochemistry
- Master of Science in Computer Science
- Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry
- Master of Science in Physics with Electronics
- Master of Science in Geology
- Master of Science in Agricultural Economics
(4) COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Master (M.Sc.)
- Master of Science in Human Anatomy
- Master of Science in Physiology
- Master of Science in Human Nutrition
(5) COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Master (M.Eng.)
- Master of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering
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ABUAD 2017/2018 Postgraduate Admission Requirements:
(A) Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
The criteria for admission into the PGD programmes are stated below:
- All candidates must have minimum of five credit passes including English, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects to proposed course of study at ‘O’ Level (WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB and IGCSE).
- Candidates with Bachelor’s degree from any NUC approved University must obtain a minimum of 3rd Class degree in the relevant discipline.
- 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
Master of Laws (LL.M)
The criteria for admission into the LL.M programme are as follows:
a) A Bachelor of Laws degree from an approved university with a minimum of Second Class Honours Lower Division.
b) A minimum of five (5) credit passes, including English Language and Literature in English, at not more than two (2) sittings in SSC/GCE Ordinary Level or its equivalent.
c) A minimum of two positive references as to character and learning must be submitted by the applicant. At least one of the references must be obtained from the applicant’s former undergraduate law lecturer.
The College of Law Postgraduate Committee may, in addition, conduct a qualifying examination for applicants for the purpose of admission.
Master of Science (M.Sc)
The criteria for admission into the Master’s Programme (M.Sc.) are as stated bellow:
- All candidates must have minimum of five credit passes including English, Mathematics and three relevant subjects to proposed course of study at ‘O’ Level (WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB and IGCSE).
- Professional Master’s Degree Programme
- 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).
- 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.
- All candidates must demonstrate adequate intellectual capacity, maturity and effective decision making and problem solving potentials.
- Academic Master’s Degree Programme
- 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.
- Candidates with at least a third class degree or HND and university PGD in the relevant discipline of AfeBabalola 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.
DURATION OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES:
- Postgraduate Diploma Programmes (PGD)
- 2 Semesters – Full Time
- 3 Semesters – Part Time
- Master of Science Programmes (MSC)
- 3 Semesters – Full Time
- 4 Semesters – Part Time
- Professional Master
- 4 Semesters – Full Time
- 6 Semesters – Part Time
- Master of Laws (LL.M)
- The Full-time LL.M programme shall run for a minimum of 12 calendar months and a maximum of 24 calendar months;
- The maximum period may be extended upon a request from the College of Law Postgraduate Committee to the University’s Postgraduate Board of Studies for onward recommendation to the Senate for approval.
How To Apply For ABUAD 2017/2018 Postgraduate Admission
ONLINE APPLICATION FOR POSTGRADUATE
- Click on https://admissions.abuad.edu.ng/ to fill the online form and to make online payment
OR
- Download the Application Form Online on the University Website: abuad.edu.ng then payment can either be made online or directly to the designated accounts
OR
Purchase form directly after having made payment online or to the designated accounts from any of the designated selling centres
DESIGNATED SELLING POINTS FOR POSTGRADUATE FORMS
- MAIN CAMPUS: AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY [ABUAD], ADO-EKITI, KM 8.5, AFE BABALOLA WAY, ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE.
- IBADAN OFFICE, EMMANUEL CHAMBERS: 80, FAJUYI ROAD EKOTEDO, IBADAN.
- ABUJA OFFICE: EMMANUEL HOUSE, 24, MADEIRA STREET, IMANI ESTATE, MAITAMA, ABUJA.
- LAGOS OFFICE: EMMANUEL HOUSE, PLOT 1, BLOCK 4, CMD/JUBILEE ROAD, MAGODO GRA, LAGOS.
- PORT-HARCOURT OFFICE: EMMANUEL CHAMBERS, 7, ABA ROAD, LEVENTIS BUS STOP, PORT-HARCOURT.
- WARRI:MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, 66, AIRPORT ROAD, OPPOSITE DELTA CAREER COLLEGE, WARRI.
NOTE: That Bank Tellers are to be presented at the designated selling centers for collection of Application Forms. Application Forms will also be available on the day of screening at the Screening Centre.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
- International Applicants are required to forward their academic transcripts to the following email addresses;
FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES
Contact:
- Visit http://abuad.edu.ng or send email to [email protected] OR
- Send a letter to the Office of the Registrar, Afe Babalola University [ABUAD], Ado-Ekiti.
