The leadership of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) in Anyigba, Kogi State, has released a special notice confirming that supplementary entry into its postgraduate courses will be available for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The information was disseminated through an official bulletin issued on Monday, 9 November 2026, by the School of Postgraduate Studies.

PAAU is now calling for applications from qualified individuals who wish to enrol in a range of postgraduate tracks that culminate in Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD), Master’s degrees, Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) qualifications, and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) awards.

Available Postgraduate Programmes

The programmes on offer are organised under the following faculties and their respective departments:

1. Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Department of English and Literary Studies

• M.Phil./Ph.D. English and Literary Studies

Department of Religious Studies

• PGD Religious Studies

2. Faculty of Education

Department of Arts Education

• M.Phil./Ph.D. English Education

Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education

• M.Sc.Ed. Health Education

Department of Educational Foundation

• M.Sc.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction
• M.Sc.Ed. Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation

3. Faculty of Basic Medical Science

Department of Anatomy

• M.Sc. Anatomy
• PGD Anatomy

Department of Physiology

• M.Phil./Ph.D. Physiology
• M.Sc. Physiology

Eligibility Requirements

1. Eligibility for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programmes

Applicants aiming for Ph.D. study must satisfy the following criteria:

• Hold a Master's degree (M.A., M.Sc., LL.M., M.Ed. or equivalent) from Prince Abubakar Audu University or any other recognised institution in the relevant field.
• Achieve a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50 on a 5.00 scale, or the equivalent of a B grade, in their prior postgraduate qualification.
• For candidates applying to Natural Sciences tracks, the same CGPA threshold of 3.50 (or B) applies.

Prospective students who fall short of the Ph.D. benchmarks may consider enrolling in the M.Phil./Ph.D. hybrid programmes where such options exist.

2. Eligibility for Master's Degree Programmes

To qualify for Master's level study (including M.A., M.Sc., M.A./M.Sc., M.Ed. and similar), candidates must meet these conditions:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree from Prince Abubakar Audu University or any recognised university in the chosen discipline, with at least a 2.40 CGPA or its equivalent.
• For programmes housed in the Faculty of Natural Sciences, a higher minimum CGPA of 3.00 is required.
• Hold the appropriate O’Level credit passes relevant to the intended field of study.

3. Eligibility for Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes

Applicants targeting a PGD must have one of the following qualifications:

• At least a Third Class Bachelor’s degree from Prince Abubakar Audu University or another recognised university; or
• A Higher National Diploma (HND) at Lower Credit level in a related area of study.

General Eligibility Requirements for Postgraduate Studies

All candidates must fulfil the O’Level and first‑degree entry standards set by Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba.

• Applicants need five relevant O’Level credit passes (the standard matriculation requirement for their discipline) obtained in no more than two examination sittings.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory across all programmes, while Mathematics is compulsory for science‑related courses, as well as for Geography, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, Health Science, and Education streams.

Method of Application

The fee for submitting a Ph.D. application is ₦35,000, whereas the charge for all other postgraduate applications stands at ₦25,000. Payments are to be processed exclusively via Remita.

Prospective students must complete the online application form available on the university’s dedicated postgraduate portal.

Application Portal:

https://eportal.paau.edu.ng/applicant/SPGS

The following documentation and details are required to finalize the electronic submission:

• O’Level result certificate
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree certificates, where applicable
• CGPA of the highest degree obtained
• NYSC Discharge Certificate
• Email addresses of referees

Application Deadline

The window for purchasing postgraduate application forms opened on 20 August 2026 and will remain active until 9 December 2026.

Important Notice to Applicants

Candidates are required to instruct their former institutions to send official academic transcripts directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State. The receipt of these transcripts is a non‑negotiable condition for admission eligibility.

Contact Information

For additional queries, interested parties may reach the School of Postgraduate Studies through the following channels:

Email: spgs.dd@ksu.edu.ng

Phone: 08034854058 / 07059195441

Address:

The Secretary

School of Postgraduate Studies

Prince Abubakar Audu University

P.M.B. 1008

Anyigba, Kogi State

Prospective applicants are encouraged to log onto the official postgraduate application portal of Prince Abubakar Audu University, complete all required fields, upload necessary documents, and ensure their submission is finalized before the deadline of December 9, 2026.