Apply for postgraduate study
College of Postgraduate Studies, 2026/2027 session. Choose the level you are applying for.
PGD, M.Sc., M.A., MBA and other taught programmes. Assessed by coursework and a dissertation.
Start application →Research degrees. You will be asked for a statement of purpose and a research proposal of five to ten pages.
Start application →Pay online by card or transfer when you reach the fee page — or redeem an application PIN bought from an accredited member of staff or a marketer. Either one opens the same form.
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How to apply online
Sign up and verify your email address to begin.
Pay the application fee online, or redeem a PIN from an accredited staff member or marketer.
Personal details, every university attended, your work history and your referees.
Degree certificate, transcript, O'Level result, NYSC certificate and passport photograph.
Review, submit, and follow your status from your dashboard.
Entry requirements
Check the level that applies to you. Programme-specific requirements are on the Postgraduate page.
Postgraduate Diploma
A first degree with at least a Third Class, or an HND, from a recognised university. Relevant work experience strengthens the application.
Masters degree
A first degree with at least a Second Class Lower in a relevant discipline. Candidates with a Third Class may be considered after a Postgraduate Diploma.
MPhil and PhD
A Masters degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale (or 60% weighted average), plus a research proposal of five to ten pages.
Referees and transcripts
Three referees, at least one a former lecturer. They complete a confidential report directly — it does not pass through you. Your transcript must be sent to the College by your former university, not by you.
