The School of Postgraduate Studies, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Anambra State, is inviting applications from qualified candidates for admission into its Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master of Science (M.Sc.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The sale and submission of application forms will close six (6) weeks from the date of publication (May 14, 2026).
Admission Requirements by Programme
1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Must meet the general O'Level matriculation requirements of COOU.
- Hold a Bachelor's degree with at least a Third-Class classification in any field; OR
- Hold an HND, HMLT, ACA, AIB, or other acceptable qualification. Candidates with Lower Credit in these qualifications must have at least five (5) years of relevant working experience.
2. Master's Degree (M.Sc. & Professional Master's)
- Five (5) O'Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics (mandatory for all candidates who obtained their O'Level results after 2013).
- A Bachelor's degree with at least a Second-Class Lower Division from an approved university; OR
- A PGD at Credit level pass (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5.0 scale or 60% weighted average).
3. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Five (5) O'Level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, and one Science subject (for O'Level results obtained after 2013), or as approved by the Postgraduate Board.
- A Master's degree with a CGPA of at least 3.5 on a 5.0 scale (or 60% weighted average).
How to Apply
- Visit the COOU Postgraduate invoice portal at portal.coou.edu.ng/generate_other_students_invoice.
- Pay the prescribed application fee, fill out the online application form, and upload your relevant credentials.
Contact for Enquiries
- Email: postgraduate@coou.edu.ng
- Phone Numbers: 08036723693, 07035305771, 08037834171
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