Akwa Ibom State University, through its School of Postgraduate Studies, is now accepting applications from qualified candidates for admission into its various postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.

The available postgraduate programmes span multiple faculties and departments, offering qualifications such as Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s, and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).

AVAILABLE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

• Department of Agricultural Economics
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Animal Science
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Crop Science
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Soil Science
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

FACULTY OF ARTS

• Department of Philosophy
• Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Religious and Cultural Studies
• Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Performing Arts
• Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of History and International Studies
• Master of International Law and Diplomacy (MILD)
• Master of International Law and Diplomacy (OILD)
• Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of English
• Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

• Department of Science Education
• Postgraduate Diploma
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation
• Master of Science Education M.Sc. (Ed)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

• Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Agricultural Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Civil Engineering
• PGD in Civil Engineering
• Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
• Department of Mechanical Engineering
• PGD in Mechanical Engineering
• Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
• Department of Marine Engineering
• PGD in Marine Engineering
• Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)

FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

• Department of Geology
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Mathematics
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Physics
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Statistics
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Chemistry
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

FACULTY OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

• Department of Genetics and Biotechnology
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Biotechnology
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Plant Science
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Zoology
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Zoology
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Microbiology
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Marine Biology
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)

FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

• Department of Business Administration
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Master in Business Administration (MBA)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Public Administration
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Master in Public Administration (MPA)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Marketing
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Accounting
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Accounting
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Accounting
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Accounting

FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES

• Department of Mass Communication
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Department of Public Relations
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

• Department of Political Science
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Political Science
• Master of International Relations and Strategic Studies (IRSS)

Department of International Relations and Strategic Studies

• Doctor of International Relations and Strategic Studies (DIRSS)
• Master of Public and Humanitarian Affairs (PHA)
• Doctor of Public and Humanitarian Affairs (Ph.D.)
• Master of Public Administration (MPA)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Department of Economics

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Economics
• Master of Sciences (M.Sc.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Department of Library and Information Science

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

ELIGIBILITY

The admission notice invites applications from suitably qualified candidates, but it does not list the specific entry requirements for each PGD, Master’s, and Ph.D. program. Therefore, candidates should visit the official postgraduate admission portal to find the detailed admission requirements for their chosen program before applying.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

To access the application forms online, candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee of N30,000.00 (Thirty Thousand Naira), excluding bank charges. They should visit the university's postgraduate portal at https://www.aksu.edu.ng/pg and follow the instructions provided to complete the application process. Prospective candidates are also advised to check the available programs, admission requirements, and method of application before submitting their applications.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

All completed application forms, along with uploaded copies of relevant credentials and a copy of the receipt of payment for the application form, should be submitted online. The application must be submitted not later than October 30, 2026.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Application Fee: N30,000.00, excluding bank charges
• Application Portal: https://www.aksu.edu.ng/pg
• Closing Date: October 30, 2026

For further information about available programs, admission requirements, and the application method, prospective applicants should visit the university’s postgraduate portal.

SIGNED:

DR. EBI G. ENO-IBANGA, FNM

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