Yobe State University (YSU) Postgraduate Admission Form 2025

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:

1. Visit the YSU Postgraduate Application Portal
2. Create an account
3. Generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) and make payment online or at a designated bank
4. Log in using your phone number and RRR
5. Fill out the application form completely
6. Print out your application slip
7. Upload required documents, including academic certificates, transcripts, birth certificate, and local government identification
8. Select your desired course and area of specialization (if applicable)
9. Note that applicants can apply for only one programme per session
10. 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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