AL-ISTIQAMA UNIVERSITY, SUMAILA COMMENCES SALE OF APPLICATION FORMS FOR ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

The School of Postgraduate Studies (SPS) at Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila (AUSU), Kano State, has officially announced the commencement of full-time admission into its various postgraduate degree and diploma programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.

In an official public statement signed by Hassan Abdurrahman, Secretary of the School of Postgraduate Studies, the university invites applications from suitably qualified candidates nationwide to advance their professional and academic qualifications.

General Admission Requirements

Prospective applicants seeking admission into any postgraduate programme offered by Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, must satisfy the foundational entry prerequisites outlined below:

* O’Level Qualification: Candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) ordinary level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two (2) sittings in recognized examination boards such as WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, NBAIS, or GCE.

* Mathematics Waiver: A statutory waiver for O’Level Mathematics is applicable solely for candidates applying for programmes within pure Arts disciplines.

* Academic Transcripts: All applicants are required to formally request their previous tertiary institutions to forward their official academic transcripts directly to the School of Postgraduate Studies via email at [email protected] or [email protected].

Essential Application Eligibility Criteria

The university administration has established key guidelines regarding candidate eligibility across various academic entry levels:

* Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) qualifications from recognized polytechnics or technological institutions are eligible to apply for admission into Postgraduate Diploma programmes.

* M.Phil / Ph.D. Programmes: Candidates holding Professional Master’s degrees in relevant or related disciplines are eligible to apply for admission into M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes.

* Student Transfers: Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, explicitly accepts transfer students from other recognized universities and postgraduate institutions.

Step-by-Step Method of Application

Interested applicants are required to complete their application process online by adhering strictly to the following portal guidelines:

* Access the Application Portal: Visit the official School of Postgraduate Studies application portal at https://applicant.safapply.com/spsausu.

* Account Creation: Register and set up a personalized user applicant profile on the platform.

* Fee Payment: Make a non-refundable application processing fee payment of Thirty Thousand Naira (N30,000.00) only through your registered account via the secured portal gateway.

* Form Completion and Submission: Carefully fill out all required personal, academic, and professional details, upload necessary supporting credentials, and formally submit the completed application form online.

Application Timeline and Closing Date

The official timeline governing the sale and submission of postgraduate application forms for the 2026/2027 academic session is scheduled as follows:

* Application Commencement Date: Monday, 19th October 2026.

* Application Deadline: Sunday, 15th November 2026.

The sale of application forms will remain open for exactly four (4) weeks from the date of commencement. Applicants are strongly advised to complete their submissions and ensure their academic transcripts are dispatched before the portal officially closes on Sunday, 15th November 2026.