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Yobe State University (YSU) Postgraduate Admission Form 2025
Yobe State University (YSU) is now accepting applications for its postgraduate programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session.
Interested candidates can apply online starting Monday, 27th January 2025, until the deadline on Monday, 21st April 2025.
A wide range of postgraduate courses is available across multiple faculties and research centres. Each programme has specific entry requirements, and all applications must be completed online.
Available Programmes
Faculty of Arts and Education
Department of Arabic
- M.A. & Ph.D. in Linguistics
- M.A. & Ph.D. in Literature
Department of Education
- M.Ed. & Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Planning
- M.Ed. & Ph.D. in Educational Psychology
- M.Ed. & Ph.D. in Guidance and Counselling
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Department of English
- M.A. & Ph.D. in English Language
- M.A. & Ph.D. in English Literature
Department of History
- M.A. & Ph.D. in History
- Master’s in Policy and Strategic Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma in Policy and Strategic Studies
Department of Islamic Studies
- M.A. & Ph.D. in Fiqh and Usul Fiqh
- M.A. & Ph.D. in Usuluddeen
Faculty of Science
Department of Chemistry
- M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Analytical, Organic, Physical, Inorganic Chemistry
- PGD in Chemistry
Department of Computer Science
- PGD in Information Technology
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Applied Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics
- PGD in Mathematics
Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
Department of Accountancy
- M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Accounting
- Master’s in Accounting and Taxation
- PGD in Accounting
Department of Business Administration
- M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Business Administration
- PGD in Management
Department of Economics
- M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Economics
- Master’s in Development and Health Economics
- PGD in Economics
Department of Political Science
- M.Sc. & Ph.D. in International Relations and Strategic Studies
- Master’s in Governance and Development Studies
- Master’s in Human Security and Counter-Terrorism Studies
Department of Public Administration
- M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Public Administration
- Master’s in Public Administration
- PGD in Public Administration
- PGD in Local Government Administration
Department of Sociology
- M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Sociology
- Master’s in Community Development
- PGD in Sociology
Department of Geography
- M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Climatology, Population, Rural Development, Environmental Management
- Master’s in Environmental Management
- PGD in GIS and Remote Sensing
Centre for Humanitarian Studies
- Master’s in Humanitarian Studies
Entry Requirements
General O’Level Requirements
- Five credit passes, including English and Mathematics
- Three additional relevant subjects
Master’s Degree
- A Second Class Lower in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50/5.0
- Third Class graduates must have a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) with at least a Lower Credit
- Degree must be from a university recognized by the YSU Senate
Ph.D. Degree
- A Second Class Lower in a related field
- A Master’s degree with at least a ‘B’ grade (60%)
- Demonstrated research ability and academic competence
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- A Second Class Lower degree or HND with a Lower Credit CGPA (minimum 2.50/5.0)
- Third Class degree holders may be considered if applying within a relevant field
Application Process
Follow these steps to complete your application:
- Visit the YSU Postgraduate Application Portal
- Create an account
- Generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) and make payment online or at a designated bank
- Log in using your phone number and RRR
- Fill out the application form completely
- Print out your application slip
- Upload required documents, including academic certificates, transcripts, birth certificate, and local government identification
- Select your desired course and area of specialization (if applicable)
- Note that applicants can apply for only one programme per session
- The university reserves the right to accept or reject any application without explanation
Application Deadline: Monday, 21st April 2025
Ensure you complete all application steps before the deadline. Only applications that meet all requirements will be considered for admission.
For further details, visit the official YSU website or contact the Postgraduate School admissions office.
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