The University of Jos (UNIJOS) School of Postgraduate Studies has announced the commencement of its postgraduate admissions process for the 2026/2027 academic session. This presents an opportunity for qualified candidates to pursue advanced degrees in various fields, aiming to become leaders in their respective domains.

Available Programmes and Faculties

The university offers a wide range of postgraduate programmes across multiple faculties and institutes, including:

• Faculty of Arts: English, Foreign Languages (French), History & International Studies, Linguistics & Nigerian Languages, Mass Communication, Religion & Philosophy, Theatre & Film Arts, Archaeology & Heritage Studies.
• Faculty of Agriculture: Animal Science, with options in Breeding & Genetics, Nutrition, Production, Pasture Management, Animal Physiology, Products & Processing, among others.
• Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences: Chemical Pathology, Medical Microbiology, Department of Pathology.
• Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences: Biochemistry, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology.
• Faculty of Clinical Sciences: Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Community Medicine.
• Faculty of Education: Adult Education, Special Education & Rehabilitation Sciences, Arts Education, Educational Foundation, Social Science Education, Physical & Health Education, Science & Technology Education.
• Faculty of Engineering: Civil Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering.
• Faculty of Environmental Sciences: Architecture, Building, Estate Management, Geography & Planning, Urban & Regional Planning.
• Faculty of Health Sciences & Technology: Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing.
• Faculty of Computing: Computer Science.
• Faculty of Law: Master of Laws (LL.M.) with specializations in Taxation Law & Policy, Energy & Natural Resources Law, Intellectual Property Law & Policy, International Law & Diplomacy, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Constitutional & Human Rights Law, and Law. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law is also available.
• Faculty of Management Sciences: Accounting & Finance, Business Administration, Banking & Finance, Marketing, Insurance.
• Faculty of Natural Sciences: Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Plant Science & Technology, Zoology, Microbiology, Mathematics.
• Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Sciences and related programmes.
• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine: All veterinary sciences and related programmes.
• Faculty of Social Sciences:
• Economics: M.Phil/PhD Economics, M.Sc. Economics.
• Psychology: M.Phil/PhD (Clinical Psychology, Organizational Psychology), M.Sc. (Clinical, Organizational, Social and Terrorism, Counselling Psychology), Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology.
• Political Science: M.Phil/PhD (International Relations, Political Economy and Development Studies, Public Administration and Policy), M.Sc. (International Relations and Strategic Studies, Political Economy and Development Studies, Public Policy and Administration), Master of Research and Public Policy (MRPP).
• Sociology: M.Sc. in Sociology (Specialization in Criminology, Medical Sociology, Sociology of Development, Industrial Sociology, etc.).
• Social Work: Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Social Work, Master of Science degree in Social Work (MSSW), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Social Work.

Institutes & Centres:

• Institute of Education: Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) (Masters), Postgraduate Diploma in Technology Education (PGDTE) (Masters).
• Centre for Conflict Management and Peace Studies.
• Centre for Gender and Women Studies.
• Africa Centre of Excellence in Phytomedicine (ACEPRD) and others.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must meet the general postgraduate entry requirements of the University of Jos. For Masters applications, a relevant first degree (or equivalent qualification) from a recognized institution is required. For Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) applications, a valid Masters degree with suitable academic standings is necessary. Specific departmental prerequisites, including background courses and degree classifications, apply across the different faculties.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can complete their application online through the official portal:

• Online Application Portal: https://portal.unijos.edu.ng/
• Institutional Website: www.unijos.edu.ng

Support and Enquiries

For additional details regarding specific programme requirements, registration guidelines, or technical support, applicants can reach out through the following channels:

• Phone Contacts: 0803 386 1003 or +234 803 643 1517
• Email Support: pgadmissions@unijos.edu.ng

Office Address:

Professor D. A. Dakul, the Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies at the University of Jos, can be reached at P.M.B. 2084, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.