AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY (AKSU) RELEASES POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION FORM FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

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The School of Postgraduate Studies, Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), has released the application form for admission into its various postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy programmes across different faculties and departments of the University.

AVAILABLE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

The available programmes lead to the award of:

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Master of International Law and Diplomacy (MILD)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and other approved doctoral programmes.

Below are the available postgraduate programmes by faculty.

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

Postgraduate programmes are available in the following departments:

Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Animal Science
Crop Science
Soil Science

Available qualifications include:

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

FACULTY OF ARTS

Available postgraduate programmes include:

Philosophy

Master of Arts (M.A.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Religious and Cultural Studies

Master of Arts (M.A.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Performing Arts

Master of Arts (M.A.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

History and International Studies

Master of International Law and Diplomacy
Other approved Master’s programmes
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

English

Master of Arts (M.A.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Programmes are available in the Department of Science Education, including:

Postgraduate Diploma
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Master of Science Education [M.Sc. (Ed.)]
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Areas include Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation, among other approved specializations.

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Postgraduate programmes are available in:

Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Marine Engineering

Available qualifications include:

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), where available.

FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

The available departments include:

Geology
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics
Chemistry

Programmes lead to:

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Computer Science

Available programmes include:

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

FACULTY OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Postgraduate programmes are available in:

Genetics and Biotechnology

PGD in Biotechnology
M.Sc.
Ph.D.

Plant Science

PGD
M.Sc.
Ph.D.

Zoology

PGD in Zoology
M.Sc.
Ph.D.

Microbiology

PGD
M.Sc.
Ph.D.

Marine Biology

M.Sc.

FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Postgraduate programmes are available in:

Business Administration

PGD
M.Sc.
MBA
Ph.D.

Public Administration

PGD
M.Sc.
MPA
Ph.D.

Marketing

PGD
M.Sc.
Ph.D.

Accounting

PGD in Accounting
M.Sc. in Accounting
Ph.D. in Accounting

FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES

Mass Communication

PGD
M.Sc.
Ph.D.

Public Relations

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Available postgraduate programmes are offered in:

Political Science

PGD in Political Science
Master of International Relations and Strategic Studies
Doctor of International Relations and Strategic Studies
Master of Public and Humanitarian Affairs
Doctor of Public and Humanitarian Affairs
Master of Public Administration
M.Sc.
Ph.D.

Economics

PGD in Economics
M.Sc.
Ph.D.

Library and Information Science

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the available Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy programmes.

However, candidates should note that the specific entry requirements for each programme are not fully contained in the admission notice.

Prospective applicants are therefore advised to carefully check the detailed admission requirements for their preferred programme on the University’s official postgraduate application portal before proceeding with their application.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates are required to apply online by following the steps below:

Visit the Akwa Ibom State University postgraduate application portal.
Check the available programmes and admission requirements for the preferred course.
Pay the prescribed application fee.
Complete the online application form.
Upload all relevant academic credentials and required documents.
Submit the completed application online before the deadline.

APPLICATION FEE

The application form is available at the cost of:

Thirty Thousand Naira (₦30,000) only

Please note that the application fee is non-refundable and excludes applicable bank charges.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

All completed application forms, together with uploaded copies of relevant credentials and evidence of payment, must be submitted online on or before:

Friday, October 30, 2026.

Candidates are advised to complete their applications early and avoid waiting until the closing date.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

Prospective candidates are advised to:

Carefully check the admission requirements for their preferred programme.
Ensure that all information supplied during the application process is correct.
Upload all required academic and supporting documents.
Keep evidence of payment for the application form.
Complete and submit their applications before the deadline.
Rely only on official information released by Akwa Ibom State University.

CONCLUSION

The release of the 2026/2027 postgraduate admission form provides an opportunity for qualified candidates seeking to further their education at the Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s and Doctoral levels.

Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the University’s official postgraduate portal, study the requirements for their preferred programme and complete the application process before the closing date of October 30, 2026.

Signed:

Dr. Ebi G. Eno-Ibanga, FNM
Registrar