How to Apply for UNIZIK 2024/2025 Postgraduate Programmes

The Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has released its Postgraduate Admission Form for the 2024/2025 academic year. This is a chance for those interested in further studies to apply. UNIZIK offers full-time, part-time, and online postgraduate programs in different subjects. These programs lead to Postgraduate Diplomas, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees. To learn more about the programs available, visit cpgs.unizik.edu.ng.

Summary Table

Programmes	PGD, Masters, Doctorate
Session	2024/2025
Apply Online	apply.cpgs.unizik.edu.ng
Fee Payment	Online via Credo or Paystack
Sale of Form	28th Feb – 3rd Sep 2024
Submission	Ends on 3rd Sep 2024
Transcripts	To [email protected] by 9th Sep 2024
Proposal	Required for PhD applicants

Application Essentials and Procedure

Minimum General Requirements

To apply for a postgraduate program at UNIZIK, you need to meet some basic requirements. You must have at least five credits in subjects, including English Language, from WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or TC11 (for Faculty of Education only). These credits should be obtained in one or two sittings. It's important to check the specific requirements for your chosen department on the university website at spgs.unizik.edu.ng to make sure you meet all the criteria.

Specific Admission Requirements

For Postgraduate Diploma programs at UNIZIK:

University Graduates: You need a first-degree classification with a Final Cumulative Grade Point Average (FCGPA) of 1.51 or higher on a 5-point scale.
Polytechnic/Monotechnic Graduates: You must have a Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a Lower Credit grade.

Master’s Degree Programmes

For Master’s Degree programs at UNIZIK:

University Graduates: You need a degree in the relevant field of study with a minimum Final Cumulative Grade Point Average (FCGPA) of 2.50 on a 5-point scale. If your university doesn't use FCGPA, you should have at least 45%.
For Unclassified Degrees: You should have an overall score of at least 60%.
Holders of Postgraduate Diploma: You must have an FCGPA of 3.00 or higher on a 5-point scale.

Programme Durations

The duration of the postgraduate programs ranges from two to fourteen semesters. This depends on the level of study (Diploma, Masters, MPhil/PhD, PhD) and whether you're studying full-time or part-time.

How to Apply

Here's how to apply:

Initial Application: Fill out the application form online at https://apply.cpgs.unizik.edu.ng.
Email Verification: Confirm your account by clicking the link sent to your email.
Payment of Application Fee: Pay the application fee online using Credo (for local students) or Paystack (for international students).
Completion of Application: Follow the instructions provided to finish your application.
Submission of Academic Transcripts: Make sure your academic transcripts are sent to the Secretary, College of Postgraduate Studies before the deadline.

PhD applicants are required to upload a proposal of not more than five type-written pages, including details such as the proposed department, topic, and methodology.

Important Dates

Here are the important dates:

Sale of Forms: Starts on February 28, 2024, and ends on September 3, 2024.
Submission Deadline: All application forms must be submitted by September 3, 2024.
Transcript Submission: The deadline for submitting transcripts is September 9, 2024.

Candidates will receive invitations for a Screening Test and Proposal Defense. The specific date for these events will be communicated later.

Key Things to Note:

Please note that admission is provisional, and the College of Postgraduate Studies holds the authority to offer, confirm, or deny admission.

This guide is designed to make your application to Nnamdi Azikiwe University's postgraduate programs easier, providing you with all the essential information needed to navigate your academic journey. Seize this opportunity to enrich your knowledge and skills at one of Nigeria's top universities.

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