Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Full-Time/PartTime Postgraduate Programmes in the Postgraduate School, Usmanu Danfodiyo University,
Sokoto for the 2015/2016 Academic Session.
1. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(a) Postgraduate Diploma
following may qualify for the Postgraduate Diploma admission:
(i) Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognized institutions.
(ii) Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) (not HD) with a minimum of Lower Credit pass or its equivalent in relevant areas.
(iii) In special cases, holders of HND with minimum of Lower Credit pass in nonrelated areas may be admitted after passing such tests as may be prescribed by the Departments/Faculties.
(iv) Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
(v) 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) Masters' Degree (Academic and Professional)
The following may qualify for the Masters Degree admission:
(i) 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.
(ii) Candidates whose degrees are unclassified with average of "C" or 50% or above. Such candidates may be subjected to qualifying tests.
(iii) Candidates with only Bachelors degree in Third Class division and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma.
(iv) Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
(v) Candidates may be required to pass examination set by departments to which they are seeking admission to determine their suitability for postgraduate work.
(vi) 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:
(i) 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.
(ii) Holders of a Masters degree in a cognate discipline with a GPA of 4 and above.
(iii) Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
(iv) 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:
(i) 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.
(ii) Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University and other recognized institutions who have obtained Masters of Philosophy degree appropriate to the proposed areas of
study.
(iii) In addition to (i) and (ii) above candidates must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Second Class lower division.
(iv) Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
(v) 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.
NOTE: (a) Holders of Higher Diploma (HD) are NOT eligible for admission into the Postgraduate Programmes of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
(b) Applicants with ‘PASS’ at any level (Diploma or Degree) are not eligible for admission.
(c) Applicants without NYSC Discharge /Exemption Certificate need not apply.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application forms are available for sale, online, as from 4th September to 25th November, 2015 at the cost of ten thousand naira (₦10,000.00). Appropriate administrative charges
will be applied. All Nigerian debit cards are accepted. Interested applicants are hereby advised to visit the Application Website: http://pg.udusok.edu.ng for additional
information on the Application Procedures.
Applicants should arrange well in advance for their academic transcripts to be forwarded to the undersigned before the closing date.
(Signed)
M. S. Kabir
Secretary, Postgraduate School
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
