Landmark University Postgraduate Admission For 2019/2020 Session

Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for admission into the School of Postgraduate Studies of Landmark University for the 2019/2020 academic session in the following postgraduate courses;

AVAILABLE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

College of Business and Social Sciences

1     Accounting             
2     Business Administration (with the Business Administration, Management and Entrepreneurship options)             
3     Master in Business Administration (MBA)             
4     Sociology 
5     Political Science           

College of Agricultural Sciences

6     Agricultural Economics             
7     Agricultural Extension and Rural Development             
8     Crop Science             
9     Soil Science
10     Animal Production
11.  Animal Science             

College of  Engineering

12     Agricultural and Bio-Systems Engineering      
13     Mechanical Engineering
14     Electrical and Information
15     Chemical Engineering
16.    Civil Engineering
 

College of Pure and Applied Sciences

17     Biochemistry             
18     Computer Science             
19     Industrial Chemistry             
20     Mathematics             
21     Microbiology             
22     Physics
23     Mechanical Engineering 

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Doctoral (Ph.D.) Degree Programmes

Admission into any of the Doctoral programmes is available to any graduate of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, or any other University recognized by the Landmark University Senate, who possesses a Master degree relevant to the intended programme. However, such intending candidate should have scored: 

• an average of at least 60% (3.5 CGPA) in his/her Master degree programme.
• between 55% - 59% to qualify for M.Phil. Ph.D.
• between 50% - 54% to qualify for M.Phil. Programme.

All applications for admission shall be accompanied or supported by academic transcripts and recommendations from two academic referees from the applicant’s previous tertiary institution.

Course Duration: Duration for a Ph.D. degree programme is a minimum period of six (6) semesters and a maximum period of ten (10) semesters for full-time candidates. Relevant Courses will be taken for the Ph.D. studies where prescribed, and a Thesis is required at the end of the Ph.D. programme. 

Master Degree Programmes

Admission into any of the Master Degree programmes is available to any graduate of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, or any other University recognized by the Landmark University Senate, who possesses the following requirements. 

• At least a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours Degree of Landmark University, Omu Aran, or any other University recognized by the Senate, in relevant discipline.
• Third Class Bachelor’s degree and a good PGD.
• HND (minimum of Merit grade) plus PGD.

All applications for admission shall be accompanied or supported by academic transcripts and recommendations from two academic referees from the applicant’s previous tertiary institution.

Course Duration: Duration for a Master degree programme is a minimum period of three (3) semesters and a maximum period of five (5) semesters for full-time candidates. Relevant Courses will be taken for the Master Degree studies. A Dissertation is produced after the research work. 

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

Admission into any of the Postgraduate Diploma programmes is available to any graduate of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, or any other Tertiary Institution recognized by the Landmark University Senate, who possesses the following requirements. 

• Five (5) credit passes including English, Mathematics and three other relevant subject at ‘Ó’ levels
• Candidates with Bachelor’s degree from an approved University must obtain a minimum of Third (3rd) Class Degree in relevant discipline.
• Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved institutions with a minimum of a Pass in the subjects.

All applications for admission shall be accompanied or supported by academic transcripts and recommendations from two academic referees from the applicant’s previous tertiary institution.

Course Duration: Duration for a Postgraduate Diploma programme is a minimum period of two (2) semesters and a maximum period of four (4) semesters for full-time candidates.

SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

For Specific admission requirements into the various postgraduate programmes click here.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

• Interested applicants are to logon to https://spgs.lmu.edu.ng/apply to begin application immediately.
• Application into the 2019/2020 Postgraduate Degree/Diploma Programmes takes immediate effect.
• Applicants to embark on courses of study leading to the award of Postgraduate Degrees/Diplomas of Landmark University are to complete the online Application Form, and attach the required relevant credentials/certificates, which includes the National Youth Service Corps Discharge or Exemption Certificate, as the case may be.
• Printed copies of the completed Application Form and photocopies of the attached credentials are to be submitted in triplicates to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Landmark University, Omu-Aran.
• Please note that no person shall be admitted to a course except his/her application has been approved by the Board of School of Postgraduate Studies on behalf of Senate and on the recommendation of the appropriate Departmental Postgraduate Board, having satisfied the expected requirement for admission.
• All new students who are non-graduands of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, shall take the Oath of Allegiance to the University.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• All Higher Degree candidates that attended foreign Universities, where English language is not the medium of instruction, should submit to the Postgraduate School, evidence of their English Language proficiency, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS scores.
• There shall be a qualifying test for all applicants into Postgraduate Diploma and Master Degree programmes. However, International candidates for PGD and Master Degree will be engaged in an online assessment chat. Applicants pursuing a Doctoral Degree will be required to submit a Doctoral Thesis Proposal, alongside their Application. Hard copies of the proposals are to be submitted to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Landmark University, Omu-Aran.
• Candidates applying for any of the Full-time programme of the University shall present the letter of release from their employers at the point of registration.
• Applicants in the PGD as well as Master Degree categories will be duly informed of the date for their qualifying tests.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The Landmark University Postgraduate School, in collaboration with the University’s International Office and Linkages, provides a welcoming and hospitable ambience for interested Postgraduate students from across the globe. Requisite socio-cultural programmes are put in place for swift integration into the system and culture.

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