BUK Postgraduate Form 2025/2026 [UPDATED]

BUK Postgraduate Form: Bayero University Kano (BUK) Postgraduate Admission Form for 2025/2026 Academic Session is still on sale. Form cost N12,000. The closing date has been extended till 30th May, 2026.. See how to apply and other vital information below.

This is to inform the general public that online sale of the Bayero University, Kano, Postgraduate Application Forms for the 2025/2026 Academic Session has commenced.

LATEST UPDATE: BUK announces date for closure of postgraduate registration portal

Bayero University Management wishes to inform students that ALL other activities related to postgraduate registration will close on Saturday, 30th of May 2026.

​Students are advised to conclude all course registration activities before the closing date as complains relating to registration would not be entertained after the closing date.

Be informed accordingly please. Thank you!

All interested Applicants should visit the Bayero University website: https://mybuk3.buk.edu.ng/cpsforms2025/login.php for details about available programmes and the procedure of applying online.

RECOMMENDED: BUK Postgraduate COURSES.

Please note the following information:

1. The cost of each application form is Twelve Thousand Naira (N12,000) only, including administrative charges.
2. The duration of the sale and submission of Application Forms is from Monday 22nd September , 2025 until Saturday,30th May 2026
3. An Applicant should ensure that he/she has the entry requirements for the programme applied for, plus five O Level Credits including English Language and Mathematics as appropriate.
4. Applicants for Ph.D/M.Phil and Academic Masters’ programmes should ensure that transcripts of their academic records are sent to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Bayero University, Kano. Note that Applicants for Ph.D programmes are to provide a short research proposal of not more than 350 words in the space provided on the online application form. The proposal should include title, statement of the problem and objectives.

Admission Requirement for BUK Postgraduate Programmes

NB: All candidates for admission into Ph.D, M.Phil, M.A, M.Ed, M.Sc, M.Eng and LLM Programmes must provide records of their Academic Transcripts

1. Candidates for admission into Ph.D/M.Phil programmes shall have M.A, M.Ed., M.Sc, M.Eng. or LLM Degrees in the relevant areas with CGPA of at least 3.50 on a scale of 0.00 to 5.00 from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University.
2. Candidates for admission into M.A, M.Ed, M.Sc (Ed), MLS, M.Sc., M.Eng. and LLM programmes shall have:
   1. A minimum of a Good Second Class Lower Degree in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University.
   2. A Degree plus University Postgraduate Diploma at Credit level in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University.
   3. For all Engineering programmes, candidates must have Credit in English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
3. Candidates for admission into MBCL shall possess:
   1. A minimum of a Good Second Class Degree in Law or the Social Sciences from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University
   2. A Degree in Law or the Social Sciences plus University Postgraduate Diploma with minimum classification of Merit from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.
4. Candidates for admission into PGDBF, PGDHE, PGDPPA, PGDSPA, PGDCMPC, PGDMC, PGDDS, PGDE, PGDGC, PGDRTM, PGDHE, PGDDA and PGDIM shall possess a Degree in any discipline from BUK or any other recognized University or HND with a minimum classification of Lower Credit obtained from recognized Institutions.
5. Candidates for admission into PGDEM, PGDLA and PGDSE, shall possess a Degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture and related disciplines or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the related disciplines.
6. Candidates for admission into PGDAF shall hold a Degree in Accounting or related disciplines obtained from a recognized University or HND with a minimum classification of Lower Credit in Accounting or related disciplines obtained from recognized Institutions.
7. Candidates for admission into PGDTESL must have at least a 3rd class Degree in English or combined honours.
8. Candidates for admission into PGDHS should have at least a 3rd class Degree in Hausa or combined honours or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant areas obtained from recognized Institutions.
9. Candidates for admission into PGDBS, PGDC and PGDIP shall have a Degree in the relevant Science subjects or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant areas obtained from recognized Institutions.
10. Candidates for admission into PGDEE, PGDCE and PGDME shall have a Degree in the relevant Engineering areas or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant engineering areas obtained from recognized Institutions.
11. Candidates for admission into Masters in Public Health must:
    1. Have MBBS or BDS degree of Bayero University, Kano or an equivalent Medical Degree from a recognised University.
    2. Be registered with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council and posses a current practicing license.
    3. Have at least three years post qualification cognate experience in Medicine or health related area at Federal, State or Local Government Area levels. Those employed in non-governmental organisations, engaged in occupational health services as well as those in the private sector are also eligible.
    4. There shall be an entry written examination, short listed candidates will then be interviewed to determine eligibility of the candidates.

How to Apply for BUK Postgraduate Form

Step 1

STEP 1: Visit www.buk.edu.ng and under the PROSPECTIVE STUDENT TAB click Applications at the home page. Login using FULL NAME OF THE APPLICANT and select “Applying for a Postgraduate Programme”. A username and password will be generated for you. Please take careful note of them, as you need them for subsequent steps of the application process.

Step 2

Login to your account and generate/print your BUK Personalized Payment Form (BUKPPF). Anon-refundable application fee of N12,000:00 (Twelve Thousand Naira Only) is reflected on applicant’s BUKPPF, to be paid using Remita e-Payments and e-Collection platform (www.remita.net). Applicants must make sure that they entered ALL the information of the BUKPPF EXACTLY.

Applicants must also ensure that

• Name of MDA
• Name of Service/Purpose
• Description • Amount to Pay (₦)
• Application No.
• BUKPPF ID
• Payer’s Full Name
• Payer’s Email
• Payer’s Phone
  are captured exactly as they are written on the BUKPPF. Note that Payer (Payer’s Full Name, Payer’s Email, Payer’s Phone) means the applicant, so even if the applicant is not the one making the payment (payment by proxy) make sure to use the applicant information.

Step 3

Return to www.buk.edu.ng and login with your username and password to fill in the Application Forms; Programme Selection Form, Personal Data Form, Qualifications Form.

Step 4

Transcript Request Form shall also be filled by candidates for Ph.D, M.Phil and Academic Masters’ Programmes in addition to the forms listed in Step 3 above

Step 5

Review your forms to ensure accuracy of all information provided.  Click ‘SUBMIT’ to complete the application process.

Step 6

An Acknowledgement Slip will be generated for you immediately.  Print the Slip and keep it safe.  The slip will be needed during the collection of admission letter and during registration.

Please Note:

1. The cost of each application is Twelve Thousand Naira (N12,000.00) only.
2. Please ensure that you have the entry requirements of the programme applied for, plus five ‘O’ Level Credits (including English Language and/or Mathematics).
3. Applicants for Ph.D/M.Phil and Academic Master’s programmes should ensure that transcripts of their academic records are sent to the School of Postgraduate Studies.
4. Applicants for Ph.D/M.Phil programmes should ensure that they submit their research proposal during application.

If you have any enquiry or are encountering any difficulty, write an email to  [email protected] clearly stating the difficulties or enquiries.

CLOSING DATE: Payment at the bank commenced on Monday 22nd September , 2025 until 30th May 2026.

N.B: Successful applicants are to note that upon admission, they will be required to submit their NYSC discharge certificates, certificate of exemption or exclusion, among other documents during the screening exercise.

If you have any enquiry or are encountering any difficulty, write an email to [email protected] clearly stating the difficulties or enquiries.

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