Applications are invited from suitably qualified
candidates for admission into various Postgraduate degree programmes of
the University.
(i) Only Courses available for the session are advertised and as such
Candidates are advised to select courses available in this
advertisement.
(ii) Candidates are advised to PRINT out the advertisement and STUDY thoroughly before COMMENCING the application procedure.
Available Courses
For available courses check the attached PDF file.
A. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES OFFERED
1. Ph.D. Degree Programmes
These are available to holders of M.A; M.Ed.; M.Eng.; M.Sc.; LL.M; M.Comm.H.; and
M.P.H degrees, with a minimum of 60% or equivalent Cumulative Grade
Point Average (CGPA) score in their Master degree programmes. A Ph.D.
degree programme runs for a minimum period of 36 calendar months and a
maximum period of 60 calendar months for full-time candidates OR a
minimum period of 48 calendar months and a maximum period of 72 calendar
months for part- time candidates. Relevant Courses will be taken for
the Ph.D. studies where prescribed and a Thesis is required at the end
of the Ph.D. programme.
2. M.Phil /Ph.D. Degree Programmes
Candidates who score between 55.00 and 59.99 percent can apply for
admission into the Master of Philosophy (M.Phil./Ph.D.) degree
programme. The M.Phil./Ph.D. degree programme is available only to
full-time candidates. It runs for a minimum period of
12 calendar months and a maximum period of 24 calendar months and a
Dissertation is produced after the research work. Candidates in this
category are eligible for conversion to Ph.D. candidature, following a
progress assessment report to be made by a Panel of Examiners at the end
of the first session of registration. To be eligible for conversion to
the Ph.D. program, candidates are expected to score not less than 60%
(aggregate) at the end of the first session.
3. Master Degree Programmes
M.A.; M.Ed.; M.Eng.; M.Sc.; LL.M and M.P.H. degrees run for a minimum
period of 18 calendar months and a maximum period of 24 calendar months
for full-time candidates OR a minimum period of 36 calendar months and a
maximum period of 48 calendar months for part-time candidates. All
Master Degree Programmes are by course work. This is in addition to a
research report at the end of which a Dissertation is produced.
4. Postgraduate Diploma Degree Programmes
Postgraduate Diploma degrees are available to candidates with a Third class (honours) degree.
5. General information
(a) The Postgraduate session for Postgraduate programmes is 12 calendar
months, commencing on 2nd October and ending on 30th September of the
following year. The 12 calendar months start to count automatically from
the date of first registration.
(b) Applicants are to note that programmes automatically lapse at the
expiration of the prescribed maximum duration for each programme. A
candidate may, however, apply for an extension of not more than 6
months, in the first instance, subject to a maximum of two such
extensions.
B. ELIGIBILITY FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
General Requirements:
i. All Certificates shall be available at the point of purchasing the
application form. The National Youth Service Corp Discharge Certificate
OR Exemption Certificate should be dated and presented on or before
September 30th, 2020.
ii. Candidates are expected to submit their application forms online together with the scanned copies of their credentials.
iii. All supporting documents in (i) above and the hard copy of the
application form should be forwarded to the Secretary, Postgraduate
School, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria between Monday, 1st June
2020 and Friday, 10th July, 2020, while the submission of Transcripts of
Academic Records should be addressed and forwarded to the Head of
Department where the admission is being sought. The Postgraduate School
will not be held liable for any misdirected transcript.
iv. All candidates must have 5 O/L Credit passes in the relevant subjects, which must include English Language and Mathematics.
v. Applicants for the Master degree programmes who are graduates of
the University of Ilorin and other recognized universities must have a
minimum of Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) and must be
applying for programmes in which they have their first degrees. However,
applicants with Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) and those
with higher classes of degrees seeking admissions into programmes
outside those in which they have their first degrees may be admitted,
provided they satisfy the University of Ilorin Senate’s requirements in a
qualifying examination to be conducted. The least class of first Degree
for all academic programme applicants is Second Class Honours Degree
(Lower Division). The Bachelor’s degrees should be obtained from the
University of Ilorin and other universities recognised by the Senate of
the University of Ilorin. ALL candidates shall apply early for their
official Bachelor’s degree transcript to be sent to the Head of
Department where the admission is being sought, before the expiration of
the stated deadline in B (ii) above.
vi. Applicants for the Ph.D. degree programme shall have obtained a
relevant Master degree of this or other recognized University, with an
average weighted score of at least 60%. Short-listed candidates would be
required to satisfy the Postgraduate School in the qualifying
interviews and assessments by the relevant Department. Applicants are
therefore advised to interact with the department to which they have
applied to ascertain the date of the interview for the Ph.D. degree
programme. Regardless of the Institution where the Master degree was
obtained, all candidates must apply early for the official copy of their
academic transcripts to be sent to the Head of Department where the
admission is being sought for the purpose of this admission and before
the expiration of the stated deadline.
vii. All Higher Degree candidates that attended foreign Universities,
where English language is not the medium of instruction, should submit
to the Postgraduate School, evidence of their English Language
proficiency, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS scores. Obtained within the validity
period of such certifications.
viii. Applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma and Master Degree
Programmes will be subjected to a written assessment (qualifying
examination), irrespective of the class of degree obtained, except
applicants from the University of Ilorin with a First Class or a Second
Class, Upper Division (Honours).
ix. International applicants (applicants who are domiciled outside
Nigeria and non- Nigerians applying from outside the country) shall be
exempted from the qualifying examination. International applicants
applying from outside the country for the Doctor of Philosophy
programmes shall be requested to submit a proposal of not more than 5
pages, giving details of their intended areas of research interests.
This should be sent electronically to pgschool@unilorin.edu.ng not later
than Friday, 10th July, 2020.
x. Applicants applying for any of the Full-time programme of the
University are expected to present a letter of release from their
employers at the point of registration.
C. Programme Specifics
i. Applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science shall satisfy one of the following:
a. a minimum of first degree in any of the following disciplines from a
recognised University: Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences or the
Humanities.
b. HND in Computer Science or Engineering from recognized Polytechnics with a minimum of Lower Credit; and
c. HND in any other discipline different from those in (b) above but
preferably from Sciences or Social Sciences with a minimum of Lower
Credit from a recognized Polytechnic or equivalent Institution, with at
least one year cognate experience.
ii. Applicants for Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics shall satisfy one of the following:
a. A minimum of an honour’s degree from a recognized University in any of Science and Social Science disciplines;
b. HND in Statistics from a recognized Polytechnic with a minimum of Lower Credit.
iii. The M.A. Peace and Security Studies is OPEN ONLY to participants of
the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) of the Institute of
Security Studies, Abuja.
The M.A. Peace and Strategic Studies is OPEN ONLY to participant in
the Executive Management Course (EMC) of the Nigerian Army School of
Education (NASE), Ilorin or any other equivalent programme approved by
NASE.
iv. The M.Sc. Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) is OPEN ONLY to participants of the Natural Water Institute, Kaduna.
APPLICATION FEES
Application fee for all programmes is
N25, 000.00 only for Applicants within Nigeria OR
$200.00 only for International Applicants.
PLEASE NOTE:
That while this advertisement serves as the invitation for the
Qualifying Examination which is to be held at a date to be announced
later, all applicants are strongly advised to provide their functional
GSM number and e-mail addresses for further information and necessary
communication. The University shall not be held responsible for any
disappointment occasioned by wrong information on the part of
applicants. You are hereby required to be checking your e-mails
frequently.
Method Of Application
Application Forms are to be completed on-line at
https://uilpgportal.unilorin.edu.ng/pg_app.php and
will close on Friday, 10th July, 2020. Note that the latest date for receipt of supporting documents is
Friday, 31st July 2020. Successful applicants would be notified by e-mail.
