FULOKOJA Postgraduate Form 2025/2026 [UPDATED]

Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA) FULOKOJA Postgraduate Admission Form for the 2025/2026 Session is still on sale. See available courses, admission requirements, programme duration and other vital information below.

This is to inform the public especially those interested in Federal University, Lokoja (FULOKOJA) that the postgraduate admission form for 2025/2026 academic session is now on sale.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Postgraduate programmes leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master degree or Ph.D degree in the various Faculties and in the areas specified under each Department of the Federal University Lokoja:

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FULOKOJA Postgraduate Courses
FULOKOJA Postgraduate Admission Requirements
How to Apply for FULOKOJA Postgraduate Programme
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FULOKOJA Postgraduate Courses

FACULTY OF ARTS

Department of Arabic Studies

M.A. in Arabic (Language)
M.A. in Arabic (Literature)
Ph.D. in Arabic (Language)
Ph.D. in Arabic (Literature)

Department of Archaeology

PGD in Heritage and Museum Studies
M.A. in Archaeology
Ph.D. in Archaeology

Department of Christian Religious Knowledge

M.A. (Religious Studies) with specialization in the following areas:
1. Christian Religious Ethics
2. Church History
3. Comparative Religion
4. Sociology of Religion
5. African Traditional Religion
6. Biblical Studies: (Old Testaments)
7. Biblical Studies: (New Testaments)
Ph.D. (Religious Studies) with specialization in the following areas:
1. Christian Religious Ethics
2. Church History
3. Comparative Religion
4. Sociology of Religion
5. African Traditional Religion
6. Biblical Studies: (Old Testaments)
7. Biblical Studies: (New Testaments)

Department of English and Literary Studies

M.A in English (Language)
M.A in English (Literature)
Ph.D. in English (Language)
Ph.D. in English (Literature)

Department of History & International Studies

M.A in History & International Studies
Ph.D. in History & International Studies

Department of Islamic Studies

M.A in Islamic Studies with specialization in the following areas:
1. Islamic Jurisprudence
2. Islamic Political Thought
Ph.D. in Islamic Studies
1. Islamic Jurisprudence
2. Islamic Political Thought

Department of Linguistics & African Languages

PGD in Descriptive Linguistics
PGD in Applied Linguistics
M.A in Applied Linguistics
M.A in Descriptive Linguistics
Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics
Ph.D. in Descriptive Linguistics

Department of Philosophy

PGD in Philosophy
M.A in Philosophy with specialization in the following areas:
1. Metaphysics
2. Epistemology
3. Ethics
4. Social and Political Philosophy
5. History of Philosophy
Ph.D. in Philosophy with specialization in the following areas:
1. Metaphysics
2. Epistemology
3. Ethics
4. Social and Political Philosophy
5. History of Philosophy

Department of Theatre Arts

PGD in Theatre Arts
M.A in Theatre Arts
Ph.D. in Theatre Arts

FACULTY OF COMPUTING

Department of Computer Science

PGD in Computer Science
M.Sc. in Computer Science
Ph.D. in Computer Science

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Department of Business Education

M.Sc. Ed Business Education
Ph.D. Business Education

Department of Educational Foundations

PGD in Education (PGDE)
M.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
M.Ed. Educational Measurement and Evaluation
Ph.D. Educational Measurement and Evaluation

Department of Science Education

M.Ed. Science Education
Ph.D. Science Education

Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education

M.Ed. English Education

M.Ed. Social Studies
Ph.D. English Education

FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Department of Geography

PGD in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS)
M.Sc. in Geography
Ph.D. in Geography

FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES

Department of Biological Sciences

PGD in Biology
M.Sc. in Biology (Conservation Biology)
M.Sc. in Biology (Environmental Biology)
Ph.D. in Biology (Conservation Biology)
Ph.D. in Biology (Environmental Biology)

Department of Botany

M.Sc. in Botany (Plant Biosystematics/Taxonomy)
M.Sc. in Botany (Mycology/Plant Pathology)
M.Sc. in Botany (Environmental Botany)

Department of Zoology

M.Sc. Applied Parasitology
M.Sc. Entomology
M.Sc. Fishery and Hydrobiology
Ph.D. Applied Parasitology
Ph.D. Entomology
Ph.D. Fishery and Hydrobiology

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

Department of Accounting

PGD in Accounting
M.Sc. Accounting
M.Sc. Forensic Accounting
M.Sc. Public Sector Accounting
M.Sc. Taxation
Ph.D. Accounting
Ph.D. Forensic Accounting
Ph.D. Public Sector Accounting
Ph.D. Taxation

Department of Business Administration

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Management (PGDM)
M.Sc. Business Administration
Ph.D. Business Administration

Department of Finance

PGD in Finance
M.Sc. in Finance
Ph.D. in Finance

Department of Public Administration

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Public Administration
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
M.Sc. Public Administration
Ph.D. Public Administration

FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Department of Chemistry

PGD in Chemistry
M.Sc. in Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)
M.Sc. in Chemistry (Environmental Chemistry)
M.Sc. in Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry)
M.Sc. in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry)
Ph.D. in Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)
Ph.D. in Chemistry (Environmental Chemistry)
Ph.D. in Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry)
Ph.D. in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry)

Department of Industrial Chemistry

PGD in Industrial Chemistry
M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
Ph.D. Industrial Chemistry

Department of Geology

PGD in Geology
M.Sc. in Geology (Hydrogeology)
M.Sc. in Geology (Mineral Exploration)
M.Sc. in Geology (Sedimentology/Petroleum)
M.Sc. in Geology (Applied Geophysics)
Ph.D. in Geology (Hydrogeology)
Ph.D. in Geology (Mineral Exploration)
Ph.D. in Geology (Sedimentology/Petroleum)
Ph.D. in Geology (Applied Geophysics)

Department of Physics

PGD in Physics
M.Sc. in Physics
Ph.D. in Physics

Department of Mathematics

PGD in Mathematics
M.Sc. in Mathematics
Ph.D. in Mathematics

Department of Statistics

PGD in Statistics
M.Sc. in Statistics
Ph.D. in Statistics

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department of Economics

PGD in Economics
M.Sc. in Economics
Ph.D. in Economics

Department of Political Science

PGD in Political Science
M.Sc. in Political Science
M.Sc. in International Relations and Strategic Studies
Ph.D. in Political Science

Department of Library and Information Science

PGD in Library and Information Science
M.Sc. in Library and Information Science
Ph.D. in Library and Information Science

POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES UNDER THE INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Economics
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Economics
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Economics
Postgraduate Diploma in History and Cultural Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing
Postgraduate Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies
Master in Accounting and Finance (MAF)
Master in Border and Migration Studies
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Master in Climate Change Resilience and Sustainability
Master in Development Studies
Master in Environmental Economics
Master in Financial Economics
Master in Health Economics
Master in Disaster and Humanitarian Studies
Master in Information Management
Master in International Relations and Strategic Studies
Master in Leadership and Development Studies
Master in Leadership, Security and Strategic Studies
Master in Legislative Studies
Master in Peace and Conflict Studies
Master in Population and Demographic Studies
Master in Public Health and Promotion
Master in Public Policy and Administrative Studies
Master in Public Sector Management
Master in Social Work
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Ph.D. in Border and Migration Studies
Ph.D. in Climate Change Resilience and Sustainability
Ph.D. in Development Studies
Ph.D. in Election and Party Politics
Ph.D. in Environmental Economics
Ph.D. in Financial Economics
Ph.D. in Health Economics
Ph.D. in Information Management
Ph.D. in Leadership and Development Studies
Ph.D. in Leadership and Strategic Studies
Ph.D. in Legislative Drafting
Ph.D. in Legislative Studies
Ph.D. in Parliamentary Administration
Ph.D. in Peace and Conflict Studies
Ph.D. in Population and Demographic Studies
Ph.D. in Public Sector Management
Ph.D. in Social Work

POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES UNDER THE INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE AND DEMOCRATIC STUDIES, ABUJA (NILDS)

Ph.D. in Election and Party Politics
Ph.D. in Leadership and Development Studies
Ph.D. in Leadership and Strategic Studies
Ph.D. in Legislative Drafting
Ph.D. in Legislative Studies
Ph.D. in Parliamentary Administration
Ph.D. in Peace and Conflict Studies
Ph.D. in Public Sector Management

POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES UNDER THE INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES IN COLLABORATION WITH THE INSTITUTE FOR CRISIS RESOLUTION, PEACE BUILDING AND CONCILIATION, ABUJA

PGD in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
PGD in Criminology and Security Studies
PGD in Disaster and Risk Management
PGD in Cyber Security Studies
Master in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Master in Criminology and Security Studies
Master in Disaster and Risk Management
Master in Cyber Security Studies

POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES UNDER THE CENTRE FOR SAFETY MANAGEMENT, FULOKOJA IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SAFETY ANALYTICS LIMITED

N.B Delivery Mode: All hybrid (Physical and Online)

Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Process Safety Management (Duration: intensive 6 months)
Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Workplace Safety Management (Duration: intensive 6 months)
Professional Master in Process Safety Management (Duration: 12 Months)
Professional Master’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health (Duration:12 Months)
Professional Master’s Degree in System Safety and Reliability Studies (Duration:12 Months)
Professional Master’s Degree in Environmental Safety and Health (Duration:
12 Months)

POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES UNDER THE GLOBAL INSTITUTE FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES CONTROL (FULOKOJA)

PGD in Public Health
PGD in Community Health
PGD in Environmental and Occupational Health
PGD in Nutrition
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Molecular Biology and Genomics

POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES UNDER THE INSTITUTE FOR GENDER STUDIES (FULOKOJA)

N.B Delivery Mode: All hybrid (Physical and Online)

Master in Gender Studies (M.GS) with specializations in the following areas:

Gender, Society and Development
Women and Human Security
Gender and Social Justice
Gender, Policy, and Governance

Ph.D. in Gender Studies with specializations in the following areas:

Gender, Society and Development
Women and Human Security
Gender and Social Justice
Gender, Policy, and Governance

FULOKOJA Postgraduate Admission Requirements

(a) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

DURATION: The Postgraduate Diploma programme runs for a minimum period of two (2) semesters and a maximum period of four (4) semesters.

Interested candidates must possess first degree not below third class or HND not below lower credit in related disciplines from recognized institutions.

In addition, candidates must possess credits in English Language and Mathematics at O’level, including any other three (3) relevant subjects.

(b) Master Degree (Academic and Professional)

DURATION: The Master degree programme runs for a minimum period of 4 semesters and a maximum period of 6 semesters for full-time candidates; a minimum period of 6 semesters and a maximum period of 8 semesters for part-time candidates. All Master Degree Programmes are by coursework.

The following may qualify for the Master Degree admission:

Graduates of Federal University Lokoja or other recognized institutions who have obtained the approved degree of Bachelor with at least second-class division or its equivalent or candidates with University degree and appropriate Postgraduate Diploma of Federal University Lokoja or other recognized institutions with at least a credit level pass;
Candidates with only Bachelor’s degree in Third Class division and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma;
Candidates whose degrees are unclassified with average of “C” or 50% or above. Such candidates may be subjected to qualifying tests;
Candidates must possess five (5) relevant O’Level credits including English and Mathematics;
NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate;
Candidates may be required to pass examination set by departments to which they are seeking admission to determine their suitability for postgraduate work;
Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.

(c) Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)

DURATION: The Master of Philosophy degree programme is available only to full-time candidates. It runs for a minimum period of two (2) semesters and a maximum period of four (4) semesters.

Candidates in this category are eligible for conversion to Ph.D. To be eligible for conversion for the Ph.D. programme, candidates are expected to score not less than 4.00 CGPA at the end of the first session.

The following may qualify for Master of Philosophy admission:

Graduates of Federal University Lokoja or other recognized institutions who have obtained a Master degree (Academic) with a CGPA of less than 3.0 on a 4-point scale or less than 4.0 on 5-point scale;
Holders of a Master degree (Academic) in a cognate discipline with a CGPA of 4 and above;
Candidates must possess five (5) relevant O’Level credits including English Language and Mathematics;
NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate;
Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.

(d) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

DURATION: The Ph.D. degree programme runs for a minimum period of six (6) semesters and a maximum period of ten (10) semesters.

Relevant courses will be taken for the Ph.D. full-time studies where prescribed and a Thesis is required at the end of the Ph.D. programme.

The following may qualify for the Doctor of Philosophy admission:

Graduates of Federal University Lokoja and other recognized institutions who have obtained good Master degree (Academic) with a CGPA of not less than 4.0 on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on a 4-point scale appropriate to the proposed area of study.
Graduates of Federal University Lokoja and other recognized institutions who have obtained Master of Philosophy degree appropriate to the proposed area of study.
In addition to (i) and (ii) above, candidates must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Second Class lower division.
Candidates must possess five (5) relevant O’Level credits including English and Mathematics.
NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.

How to Apply for FULOKOJA Postgraduate Programme

Interested candidates are advised to apply online by visiting the University’s website http://www.fulokoja.edu.ng/. Follow the link to the Postgraduate Studies Portal, fill in the required details, and submit the application form. For inquiries, contact 08036480364, 08050606008, 08036267983.

Applicants should use the link that matches the level they want to study: