The management of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) located in Anyigba, Kogi State, has disclosed that a supplementary intake for its postgraduate courses will be conducted for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The notice was published in a special bulletin issued by the university on Monday, 9 November 2026, through the School of Postgraduate Studies.

PAAU is now seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates who wish to pursue postgraduate studies leading to Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD), Master's degrees, Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) qualifications.

Available Postgraduate Programmes

The advertised programmes are offered across 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

Candidates aspiring to join Ph.D. programmes must satisfy the following conditions:

• Hold a Master's degree (such as M.A., M.Sc., LL.M. or M.Ed.) from Prince Abubakar Audu University or any other recognised university in the relevant field.
• Achieve a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50 on a 5.00 scale, or an equivalent B grade, in their preceding postgraduate qualification.
• Applicants targeting Natural Sciences disciplines must also meet the 3.50 CGPA (or B grade) threshold.

Applicants who fall short of the Ph.D. criteria may consider enrolling in M.Phil./Ph.D. hybrid programmes where those options are available.

2. Eligibility for Master's Degree Programmes

For admission to Master's programmes (including M.A., M.Sc., M.A./M.Sc., M.Ed. and related tracks), candidates are required to:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree from Prince Abubakar Audu University or any other accredited university, with a minimum CGPA of 2.40 (or its equivalent).
• Secure at least a 3.00 CGPA for programmes housed within the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
• Provide the necessary O'Level credit passes pertinent to the chosen field of study.

3. Eligibility for Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes

Applicants aiming for PGD courses must meet one of the following benchmarks:

• Hold a minimum Third Class Bachelor's degree from Prince Abubakar Audu University or any other recognised institution; or
• Have obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) at Lower Credit level in a related discipline.

General Eligibility Requirements for Postgraduate Studies

All prospective postgraduate students must fulfill the O'Level and first‑degree admission standards set by Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba.

Candidates should have five relevant O'Level credit passes (the matriculation requirement for their specific programmes) obtained in no more than two examination sittings.

English language proficiency is mandatory for every discipline. Mathematics is additionally required for all science‑oriented programmes as well as for courses in Geography, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, Health Science and Education.

Method of Application

The fee for submitting an application to a Ph.D. programme is ₦35,000, whereas the charge for all other postgraduate programmes is ₦25,000. Payments must be processed through the Remita platform.

Interested applicants are instructed to complete the online postgraduate application form available on the university’s dedicated portal:

Application Portal:

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

The following documents and details must be uploaded as part of the online submission:

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

Application Deadline

The sale of postgraduate application forms began on 20 August 2026 and will remain open 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 compulsory condition for admission eligibility.

Contact Information

For additional queries, applicants may reach the School of Postgraduate Studies via 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 students who wish to enroll in the supplementary postgraduate intake are encouraged to log onto the official postgraduate application portal of Prince Abubakar Audu University. They should ensure that all required information is entered accurately and that the completed application is submitted no later than the deadline of 9 December 2026.