UNIABUJA Sultan Maccido Institute PG Form 2025/2026 (₦20,500)

The Sultan Maccido Institute for Peace, Leadership and Development Studies at the University of Abuja (Yakubu Gowon University) has invited applications from qualified candidates across all disciplines (including Engineering, Health, Sciences, Social Sciences, Management, Arts, Military, Paramilitary, and Law) for its 2025/2026 postgraduate and certificate programmes.

Available Programmes and Durations

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD: 9 to 24 Calendar Months)

• Peace and Security Studies; Leadership and Discipline; Society and Development Studies; Criminology and Security Studies; Emergency and Disaster Management Studies

2. Master's Degree (12 to 18 Calendar Months)

• Peace and Security Studies; Leadership and Discipline; Society and Development Studies; Criminology and Security Studies; Emergency and Disaster Management Studies

3. Professional Ph.D. (36 to 60 Calendar Months)

• Peace and Security; Leadership and Discipline; Society and Development Studies; Criminology and Security Studies; Emergency and Disaster Management Studies

4. Certificate Courses (12 Calendar Months)

• Oil and Gas Security Studies; Maritime Security Studies; Disaster and Safety Management Studies; Election and Violence Management Studies

Admission Requirements

• O'Level Credits: Five (5) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at WASC/NECO/GCE in not more than two sittings.
• Master's & PGD: A Bachelor's degree in any discipline (minimum Second-Class Lower) for Master's; HND holders with at least Lower Credit are eligible for PGD.
• Professional Ph.D.: Must hold a first degree, professional master's, and an M.Sc. in a relevant field.
• NYSC: Valid NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption Letter.

How to Apply (₦20,500 Fee)

Apply online via the official University of Abuja portal at www.portal.uniabuja.edu.ng and pay the application fee of ₦20,500 before the closing date of 10 November 2026. For enquiries, call 0803 654 5393.