Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma, Professional and Academic Master’s/Ph.D. Degree programmes for the 2021/2022 academic session.
PREAMBLE
ABUAD is founded by Aare Afe Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN, LL. D (Lond.), LL. D (Lagos), a self-made man who obtained two degrees from University of London through Private Studies; an acclaimed University Administrator; holder of LL. D (honoris causa) of the University of London March, 2015; former Pro-Chancellor of University of Lagos and Winner of NUC’s the Best Pro-Chancellor Award (twice) in Nigeria and the Former Chairman, Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Nigeria Universities, Winner of African Man of the Year in Education in 2014, the 2016 African Leadership Magazine’s recipient of the award for Pioneering Excellence & Innovation in Tertiary Education in Africa as well as the recipient of the 2018 Chief Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership Award.
UNIQUENESS
- Acknowledged by NUC as “a model, benchmark and a reference point in University Education”,
- Acknowledged “as the Pride of University Education in Nigeria” by National Universities Commission (NUC).
- Acknowledged by Association of Vice Chancellors of Nigeria as the “most successful private University” in Nigeria
- Acknowledged by UNESCO “as a World Class University”
- Consistent, predictable and assured academic calendar
- 100% Accreditation by NUC and relevant Professional Bodies in all 47 programmes offered by ABUAD.
- Full Accreditation by NUC and Professional Bodies in all 47 programmes including seven (7) programmes in Engineering, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences, Accounting, Computer Science, Media & Communication, International Relations and Social Justice.
- Fullbright Scholarship available
UNPRECEDENTED LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENTS IN ACADEMICS
- Has graduated 7 sets of students in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
- Has inducted 43 pioneer Medical Doctors within 6½ years with 8 distinctions – a record
- Best Overall Student out of about 6000 at the Council of Legal Education Examination (Law School) 2018
- In addition to their university degrees, students obtain professional certification in Banking, Accounting, ICT, Marketing, ICAN, Computer Science, Engineering, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, and Law.
- Best female Engineering student from ABUAD – Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria
- Best Brain Award by Nigeria Trust Award
- Best University Law Faculty Award – Institute of Government Research and Leadership Technology, 2012
- The computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria in 2013 designated ABUAD as Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security.
- 100% Pass in Nursing Examination,
- 100% Pass in Laboratory Technology Examination
- IFAD Grant to train 1000 Youths under the IFAD Youth Empowerment Scheme
- UNESCO Chair in Entrepreneurship Education and Sustainable Development
- Freedom of religion
- ABUAD: “Template for Engineering Education in Nigeria” by NSE.
- 37 well-equipped Laboratories in Engineering- “40% peculiar to ABUAD” –NSE
- Best Law College in West Africa – NUC.
- 2015 Africa Champion in Microsoft Image Cup in Seattle, USA
- 2016 World Champion in Unilever Competition in London.
- 2017 Nigerian Champion in Microsoft Image Cup in Lagos, Nigeria
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Available Programmes:
1. Department of Electrical and Electronics; and Computer Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Ph. D, Electrical/Electronics Engineering
(with specialization in:
- Control & Instrumentation
- Communications
- Power Systems)
- Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering
- Ph. D, Computer Engineering
(with specialization in:
- Computer System Architecture
- Intelligent Robotics and Automation)
2. Department of Civil Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
- Ph. D, Civil Engineering
(with specialization in:
- Structural Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Transportation/ Highway Engineering
- Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
- Construction Engineering)
3. Department of Chemical /Petroleum Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering
- Ph. D, Petroleum Engineering
(with specialization in:
- Reservoir Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Petroleum Economics Gas Engineering
- Drilling Engineering)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
- Ph. D, Chemical Engineering
4. Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
- Ph. D, Mechanical Engineering
(with specialization in
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Plant Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering
- Ph. D, Mechatronics Engineering
(with specialization in:
- Industrial Automation
- Robotics
COLLEGE OF LAW
Available Programmes:
- LL. M Law
- Ph. D, Law
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Available Programmes:
- Department of Human Anatomy
- Master of Science in Anatomy
- Ph. D, Human Anatomy
- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Master of Science in Human Nutrition
- Ph. D, Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Department of Human Physiology
- Master of Science in Human Physiology
- Ph. D, Human Physiology
- Department of Nursing Science
- PGD in Nursing Science
- Master of Science in Nursing (M. Sc Nursing)
- Ph. D, Nursing Science
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science
- PGD in Medical Laboratory Science
- M. Sc in Medical Laboratory Science
- Ph. D, Medical Laboratory Science
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Available Programmes:
- Department of Economics and Management Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma in Economics
- Master of Science in Economics
- Ph. D, Economics:
(with specialization in
- International Economics option
- Petroleum and Energy Economics option
- iii. Monetary Economics option)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management
- Master of Science in Management
- Ph. D, Management
(with specialization in:
- General Management
- Human Resources Management
- Labour and Industrial Relations)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Ph. D, Business Administration
(with specialization in:
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- International Business
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
- Master of Science in Accounting
- Ph. D, Accounting
(with specialization in:
- Financial Accounting
- Forensic Accounting
- iii. Accounting Information Systems
- Auditing
- Taxation
- Management Accounting
- vii. Environmental Accounting
- viii. International Accounting
- Oil and Gas
- Postgraduate Diploma in Banking & Finance
- Master of Science in Banking & Finance
(with specialization in:
- Banking
- Finance
- Insurance Business
- Finance and Accounting
- International Finance
- Agricultural Finance
- Corporate Finance
- Bank Management
- Public Sector Finance
- Pension Management
- Mortgage Finance
- Entrepreneurial Finance)
- Master of Science in Finance
- Ph. D, Finance
- Master of Science in Human Resource Management
- Ph. D, Human Resource Management
- Master in Industrial and Labour Relations (MILR)
- Ph. D, Industrial Labour Relations
- Department of Media and Communication Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma in Media and Communication Studies
- Master of Science in Media and Communication Studies
(with specialization in:
- Print Journalism (Newspaper & Magazine)
- Broadcast Journalism (Radio/Television)
- Advertising and Public Relations (PRAD))
- Ph. D, Mass Communication
(with specialization in
- Print Journalism (Newspaper & Magazine)
- Broadcast Journalism (Radio/Television)
- Advertising and Public Relations (PRAD))
3. Department of Political Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies
- Master of Science in Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies
- Ph. D in Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies
[with specialization in:
- International Development Studies (IDS)
- Gender and Peace Building (GPB)
- iii. International Peace Studies (IPS)
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Strategic Studies (SS)
- Peace Education/Education for Peace (PE)
- vii. Media, Peace and Conflict Studies (MPCS)]
- PGD in Political Science
- Master of Science in Political Science
- Ph. D, Political Science
[with specialization in:
- Comparative Politics (CP)
- Public Administration (PA)
- iii. International Relations, Peace and Strategic Studies (IPS)
- Political Theory and Philosophy (PTP)
- Political Economy and Development Studies (PEDS)]
4. Department of Social Justice
- PGD in Social Justice
- M. Sc in Social Justice
- Ph. D, Social Justice
5. Department of International Relations
- Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy
- Master of Science in International Relations and Diplomacy
- Ph. D, International Relations and Diplomacy
(with specialization in:
- International Relations
- Foreign Policy
- Conflict and International Security
- Intelligence and Security Studies
- Peace and Conflict Studies
- International Law
- Defence Policy
- Strategic Studies
- Gender Studies
- Master of International Relations and Diplomacy (MIRD) Professional
- Postgraduate Diploma in Intelligence & Security Studies
- Master of Science in Intelligence & Security Studies
- Ph. D, Intelligence and Security Studies
(with specialization in:
- Agent Handling
- Intelligence Organizations
- Intelligence Analysis and Production
- Security Studies)
6. Department of Tourism and Events Management Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism and Events Management
- Master of Science in Tourism and Events Management
- Ph. D, Tourism and Events Management
COLLEGE OF SCIENCES
Available Programmes:
1. Department of Chemical Sciences
- Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry
- Master of Science in Biochemistry
- Ph. D, Biochemistry
(with specialization in:
- Medical Biochemistry and Toxicology
- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
- Food and Nutritional Biochemistry)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Chemistry
- Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry
- Ph. D, Industrial Chemistry
(with specialization in:
- Organic/Natural product Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry and Pollution control)
2. Department of Biological Sciences
- Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology
- Master of Science in Microbiology
- Ph. D, Microbiology
(with specialization in:
- Medical/Pathogenic Microbiology
- Environmental Microbiology
- Food and Industrial Microbiology)
- Master of Science in Biology
(with specialization in:
- Ecology and Environmental Science
- Parasitology
- Biotechnology
- Phytomedicine)
(with specialization in:
- Ecology and Environmental Science
- Parasitology
- Biotechnology
- Phytomedicine)
3. Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences a. Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science
- Master of Science in Computer Science
- Ph. D, Computer Science
(with specialization in:
- Cyber security
- Computer Science Theory/Systems and Foundation of Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Database Systems/Data Engineering)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Physics with Electronics
- Master of Science in Physics with Electronics
- Ph. D, Physics with Electronics
(with specialization in:
- Solid State Physics/Material Science
- Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation)
4. Department of Geology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Geology
- Master of Science in Geology
- Ph. D, Geology
(with specialization in:
- Sedimentary/Petroleum Geology
- Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
- iii. Petroleum Geophysics
- Environmental/Groundwater Geophysics
- Mineral Exploration
- Petrology/Structural Geology)
5. Department of Agricultural Economics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics
- Master of Science in Agricultural Economics
- Ph. D, Agricultural Economics
(with specialization in:
- Production Economics
- Resource Economics
- iii. Micro and Macro Economics
- Industrial Economics
- Marketing and Value Addition Economics)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
The criteria for admission into the PGD programme will be as follow:
- All candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects at ‘O’ Level.
- Candidates with Bachelor’s degree from any NUC approved University must obtain a minimum of 3rd Class degree in the relevant discipline.
- Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved Institutions with a minimum of Lower Credit may also be considered for admission.
Master’s Degree (M.Sc.) Programmes
The criteria for admission into the Masters Programme (M.Sc.) will be as follow:
- All candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects at ‘O’ Level.
- Candidates for Master of Science Degree Programme must obtain a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in the relevant discipline of Universities approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
- Candidates with university degree in Third Class or HND plus a university PGD at credit level pass, may be considered for admission into Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree Programmes.
Professional Master’s Degree Programme
- Candidates for professional Master’s degree Programme must obtain a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in the relevant discipline of Universities approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
- Candidates with university degree in Third Class or HND plus a university PGD at credit level pass, may be considered for admission into professional Master’s Degree Programmes.
- All candidates must demonstrate adequate intellectual capacity, maturity, effective decision making skills and problem solving potentials.
Ph.D. Degree Programme
- Candidate with relevant Master of Science (M. Sc) Degree of Afe Babalola University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University with Minimum of 60% or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50.
- Any candidate with a CGPA less than 3.50 with a minimum of 3.00 shall be admitted to M. Phil/Ph. D programme in the first instance, with the opportunity to convert to the Ph. D Programme later.
DURATION OF PROGRAMMES:
1. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
- 2 Semesters – Full Time
- 3 Semesters – Part Time
- 4 Semesters – All Engineering Programmes
2. Master of Science & LL.M Programmes
- 3 Semesters – Full Time
- 4 Semesters – Part Time
3. Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- 3 Semesters – Full Time
- 4 Semesters – Part Time
4. Master of Engineering Programmes (M. Eng.)
- 3 Semesters – Full Time
- 4 Semesters – Part Time
5. PhD programmes
- 3 Years – Full Time
IN ADDITION TO THE STATED ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMMES ABOVE, ALL APPLICANTS ARE TO NOTE THAT:
- The University Matriculation requirements of individual Departments running the Programme must be satisfied before a candidate can be considered for admission.
- For admission into any of the Programmes, possession of NYSC Discharge/ Exemption/ Exclusion Certificate issued by the Directorate is compulsory.
METHODS OF APPLICATION:
The methods of application are as follows:
(i) click on https://admissions.abuad.edu.ng/ to fill the online form and to make online payment.
OR
(ii) Download the application form online on the University website: www.abuad.edu.ng, then payment can either be made online or directly to the designated accounts
OR
(iii) Purchase form directly after having made payment online or to the designated accounts from any of the designated Selling Centres.
OR
(i) College of Postgraduate Studies, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, KM 8.5, Afe Babalola Way, Ijan Road, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
(ii) Emmanuel Chambers, Block 4, CMD/Jubilee Road, Magodo, GRA, Lagos.
(iii) Emmanuel House, 24, Madeira Street, Imani Estate, Maitama, Abuja
(iv) Emmanuel Chambers, 7, Aba Road, Leventis B/Stop, Port-Harcourt
(v) Afe Babalola & Co, Emmanuel Chambers, Ibadan, 80, Fajuyi Road, Ekotedo, Ibadan
(vi) Green Ocean Multibiz, 60 Odogun Avenue, New Layout, Off Jakpa Road, Ekpan, Warri
The Designated Banks are as follows:
1) Afe Babalola University
Name of Account: School of Postgraduate Studies
Name of Bank: Wema Bank Plc
Account Number: 0122203662
2)Afe Babalola University
Name of Account: School of Postgraduate Studies
Name of Bank: Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN)
Account Number: 0050182276
3) Afe Babalola University
Name of Account: School of Postgraduate Studies
Name of Bank: United Bank of Africa (UBA),
Account Number: 1020298532
4) Afe Babalola University
Name of Account: School of Postgraduate Studies
Name of Bank: Sterling Bank Plc
Account Number: 0064790070
NOTE: Send the Hardcopy of the filled Form and all supporting documents to:
Admission fee:
PGD/M. Sc Programmes: – N10,500.00
Ph. D Programmes – N10,500.00
The Secretary,
College of Postgraduate Studies,
Afe Babalola University,
Km 8.5, Afe Babalola Way,
P.M.B. 5454, Ado – Ekiti,
Ekiti State, Nigeria.
CLOSING DATE: Sales of Forms run throughout the year.
ENQUIRIES
For further enquiries, please contact:
Tel: 07032366407, 09047052172, 07062251683, 08062295050, 08152970475 & 08033262920
Email:[email protected] or [email protected]
Skype: abuadng
Website: http://www.abuad.edu.ng
(Signed)
Lady Christie Oluborode
Registrar
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