ACE-SPED UNN PG Admission 2025/2026: How to Apply

ACE-SPED UNN PG Admission 2025/2026: How to Apply

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Summary

ACE-SPED at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) is taking applications for 2025/2026 postgraduate programmes (M.Sc, M.Eng, Ph.D, and PGD); a limited number of scholarships are available for qualified candidates.

  • Apply for ACE-SPED UNN 2025/2026 postgraduate admission before 31st Jan, 2026
  • Pay the ₦26,700 fee on Remita (choose "Application fees"); then complete the Google Form application
  • Non-Nigerian applicants get the application cost covered by the centre (as stated)
  • Interviews hold on 9 Feb, 2026 (physical for residents; virtual for non-residents only)
  • Admission list drops 16 February, 2026; acceptance ends 23 Feb, 2026
  • Arrange transcripts to be sent straight to the Director at ACE-SPED, UNN Nsukka

ACE-SPED UNN postgraduate programmes (2025/2026)

ACE-SPED UNN Postgraduate Admission 2025/2026: Programmes, Deadline, Fee, and How to Apply (M.Sc/M.Eng/Ph.D/PGD)

The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has opened applications for its postgraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. The centre also stated that a limited number of scholarships are available for qualified candidates.

Available programmes and study areas

Applicants can apply to specialise in these areas (M.Eng/M.Sc and Ph.D options apply where stated):

  • Renewable and New Energy Systems (M.Eng/M.Sc and Ph.D)
  • Power Engineering (M.Eng/M.Sc and Ph.D)
  • Sustainable Energy Materials Engineering (M.Eng/M.Sc and Ph.D)
  • Industrial Electronics and Power Devices (M.Eng/M.Sc and Ph.D)
  • Control and Instrumentation Engineering (M.Eng/M.Sc and Ph.D)
  • Energy Policy, Regulation and Management (M.Eng/M.Sc and Ph.D)
  • Engineering Design & Product Development (M.Eng/M.Sc and Ph.D)
  • Management of Technology and Innovation (MoTI) (M.Sc and Ph.D)
  • Additive Manufacturing/3-D Printing Technology (Post Graduate Diploma)

Programme duration (how long each runs)

  • M.Sc Programme: 3 semesters (18 months)
  • Ph.D Programme: 6 semesters (36 months)
  • Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in 3D Printing: 2 semesters (12 months)

Key dates for ACE-SPED UNN (2025/2026)

Applicants should track these dates closely; missing one can end the process.

  • Application deadline: 31st January, 2026
  • Physical/Virtual interview: 9 Feb, 2026
  • Admission notification: 16 February, 2026
  • Admission acceptance deadline: 23rd Feb, 2026
  • Commencement of session/registration: 23 February, 2026

How to apply (step-by-step)

  1. Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₦26,700 on the Remita portal; select “Application fees”
    Use this link: UNN ACE-SPED Remita payment page
  2. After payment, complete the online form via: ACE-SPED postgraduate application form 

The centre stated that it will cover the application cost for non-Nigerian applicants.

Transcript submission requirement

Applicants must arrange for official academic transcripts to be sent directly from their previous schools to:

The Director, Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED),
Main Building Complex, Opposite Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

(Yes, the addressing matters; Send it as written.)

Interview format (physical vs virtual)

  • Physical interviews: for resident applicants
  • Virtual interviews: strictly for non-resident applicants

Enquiries and contact

For more details, applicants can use the centre’s website and contact lines:

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