Usmanu Danfodiyo University school of postgraduate studies has announced the sale of UDUSOK postgraduate forms for 2024/2025 academic session. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, popularly known as UDUSOK was established in 1975. UDUSOK being a Federal university, receives one of the highest request for admission from postgraduate applicants seeking admission every academic session.
In this post, we will be discussing everything about UDUSOK Postgraduate application form for 2024/2025 academic session, how to apply for UDUSOK Postgraduate form online via UDUSOK’s PG portal, the cost of UDUSOK’s Postgraduate form and the closing date for submission of all completed Postgraduate forms for 2024/2025 academic session.
Before applying for UDUSOK postgraduate admission form, please go through the list of available PG programmes and their admission requirements as well as the most frequently asked questions on UDUSOK postgraduate form for Masters, PGD, PHD and MBA by applicants.
We shall be breaking the process of applying for UDUSOK 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.
UDUSOK 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 UDUSOK Postgraduate form for 2024/2025 academic session, we shall be looking at the most frequently asked questions about UDUSOK Postgraduate form by past and present PG applicants. Listing and answering these FAQs would greatly assist applicants who must have had similar questions about UDUSOK Postgraduate form screening application forms in mind before now.
Below are the list of FAQ on UDUSOK’s Postgraduate forms;
Is UDUSOK postgraduate form out?
How much is UDUSOK PG form?
When will UDUSOK Postgraduate form be out?
Please when is UDUSOK postgraduate screening starting?
Please I want to know if UDUSOK postgraduate registration is in progress?
Please when is UDUSOK Postgraduate form closing date?
Will there be an entrance exam for UDUSOK Postgraduate School?
What are the admission requirements for UDUSOK PG School?
Can I apply for UDUSOK postgraduate programme without NYSC
I am currently doing my NYSC, am I eligible to apply for UDUSOK postgraduate form?
FAQs on UDUSOK Postgraduate Application Form | Answers To FAQs on UDUSOK Postgraduate forms |
Is UDUSOK Postgraduate form out? | UDUSOK Postgraduate form for this academic session is out. |
When will UDUSOK Postgraduate forms be out? | UDUSOK postgraduate application form for 2024/2025 session is out already |
Please when is UDUSOK postgraduate screening starting? | The date for UDUSOK’s Postgraduate form screening exercise is usually communicated via their online publication as shown below in this post. |
Please I want to know if UDUSOK postgraduate registration is in progress? | Currently the Postgraduate form registration is still on. |
Please when is UDUSOK Postgraduate form closing date? | UDUSOK PG form closing date is 5th February, 2024. |
Will there be an entrance exam for UDUSOK Postgraduate School? | Yes there will be a screening test for all applicants |
How much is UDUSOK postgraduate Form? | UDUSOK Postgraduate Form fee for all programmes costs N10,000.00. |
What are the admission requirements for UDUSOK PG School? | Check HERE for the list of UDUSOK PG programmes and admission requirements |
Can I apply for UDUSOK postgraduate programme without NYSC | The answer is NO. Only candidates with NYSC Discharge certificate are eligible to apply for UDUSOK postgraduate form |
I am currently doing my NYSC, am I eligible to apply for UDUSOK postgraduate form? | No you are not eligible until your NYSC discharge certificate is ready. |
The above are the most frequently asked questions on UDUSOK Postgraduate forms and the best possible answers. Go through them carefully and you can never be wrong with those answers.
Now in details, UDUSOK’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 UDUSOK’s Postgraduate form screening form you must meet the following requirements and eligibility criteria as listed below;
After you are sure your preferred choice of PG programme is offered in UDUSOK and have confirmed you meet the admission requirements into the institution then you can go ahead and apply for UDUSOK postgraduate application form.
DURATION OF UDUSOK POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME | DURATION OF PROGRAMME |
Ph.D Programme (Full-Time): | A minimum of three (3) academic sessions, and a maximum of five (5) academic sessions. |
Ph.D Programme (Part-Time): | A minimum of 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. |
Masters Programme (Part-Time) | 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 (PGD) | It shall run for a minimum of one (1) academic session for Full-Time and not more than two (2) academic sessions for Part-Time |
UDUSOK Postgraduate Admission Requirements
(a) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
The following may qualify for the Postgraduate Diploma admission:
- Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognized institutions.
- Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) (not HD) with a minimum of Upper Credit pass or its equivalent in relevant areas.
- In special cases, holders of HND with minimum of Upper Credit pass in non- related areas may be admitted after passing such tests as may be prescribed by the Departments/Faculties.
- Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
- In addition to (i) – (iv) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s minimum requirement(s) for matriculation i.e five (5) relevant O/L credits including English Language & Mathematics.
(b) Master’s Degree (Academic and Professional)
The following may qualify for the Masters Degree admission:
- Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognized institutions who have obtained the approved degree of Bachelor with at least second-class division or its equivalent, or candidates with University degree and appropriate Postgraduate Diploma of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognized institutions with at least a credit level pass.
- Candidates whose degrees are unclassified with average of “C” or 50% or above. Such candidates may be subjected to qualifying tests.
- Candidates with only Bachelors degree in Third Class division and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma.
- Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
- Candidates may be required to pass examination set by departments to which they are seeking admission to determine their suitability for postgraduate work.
- In addition to (i) -(v) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation i.e five (5) relevant O/L credits including English Language & Mathematics.
(c) Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
The following may qualify for Master of Philosophy admission:
- Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognized institutions who have obtained a Masters degree with a GPA of less than 3.0 on a 4-point scale or less than 4.0 on 5-point scale.
- Holders of a Masters degree in a cognate discipline with a GPA of 4 and above.
- Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
- In addition to (i) – (iii) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s minimum requirements for matriculation i.e five (5) relevant O/L credits including English Language & Mathematics.
(d) Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The following may qualify for the Doctor of Philosophy admission:
- Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto and other recognized institutions who have obtained good Masters Degree with a GPA of not less than 4.0 on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on a 4-point scale appropriate to the proposed areas of study.
- Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University and other recognized institutions who have obtained Masters of Philosophy degree appropriate to the proposed areas of study.
- In addition to (i) and (ii) above candidates must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Second Class lower division.
- Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
- In addition to (i) – (iv) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation i.e five (5) relevant O/L credits including English Language & Mathematics.
After confirming UDUSOK PG admission requirements, you may wish to go through the list of postgraduate courses offered at UDUSOK before following the underlined steps below to apply for the postgraduate forms in proper.
How To Apply for UDUSOK Postgraduate Admission Form
Application forms are available for sale online at the cost of Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000.00) only. Appropriate administrative charges will be applied. All Nigerian debit cards are accepted. Interested applicants are hereby advised to visit the Postgraduate School Website: http://pg.udusok.edu.ng for additional information on the available courses and Application Procedure.
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Applicant should arrange well in advance for their academic transcripts to be forwarded to the undersigned.
NOTE:
- Holders of Higher Diploma (HD) are NOT eligible for admission into the Postgraduate Programmes of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University.
- Applicants with ‘PASS’ at Diploma or Degree level are not eligible for admission.
- Applicants without NYSC Discharge /Exemption/Exclusion Certificate need not apply.
- All Candidates for admission into Ph.D, M.Phil/Ph.D, M. A., M.Ed.,M.Sc. and LLM Programmes must provide records of their Academic Transcripts.
- Candidates applying for admission in the Faculty of Arts & Islamic Studies, Education & Extension Services and College of Health Sciences are expected to sit for Screening Test at dates to be announced by affected Faculties.
UDUSOK Postgraduate Form Closing Date
The management has announced that the deadline for submission of form is 5th February, 2024.
- Applicants whose original transcript does not reach the school before the admission exercise begins “shall not be admitted”.
- Successful candidates will receive their letters of admissions through the e-mail addresses supplied, upon payment of acceptance fee.
Hope this is well understood? do you have any questions? please reach us via our contact us page or comment section and we shall respond accordingly. Alternatively, you could reach out to UDUSOK PG admission office via email ([email protected]) and you shall also get a prompt feedback.
Best of luck in your application.