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KASU Postgraduate Admission Form 2024/2025: Requirements & Portal

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Anthony Awa

Institutional Policy Specialist

October 2, 2024

Kaduna State University (KASU) invites online applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its Postgraduate programmes (PGD, Professional Master's, Academic Master's, M.Phil./Ph.D., and Ph.D.) for the 2024/2025 academic session. Forms are on sale from 2nd October to 30th November, 2024.

KASU Application for Admission into Postgraduate Programmes for the 2024/2025 session

Admission Requirements

All applicants must possess five (5) O'Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics in a maximum of two sittings, plus the specific requirements below:

  • Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): A relevant Bachelor's degree not lower than Third Class, a Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Lower (2:2) in a non-related field, or an HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in a related field. (Pass degrees/HNDs are not accepted).
  • Professional Master's: A relevant Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Lower (2:2), or a Third Class / HND plus a PGD with a minimum CGPA of 3.50.
  • Academic Master's (M.Sc. / M.A.): A relevant Bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in the College of Science, Computing & Engineering (or Second Class Lower in other Colleges), or a PGD with a minimum CGPA of 3.50.
  • M.Phil./Ph.D.: A Second Class Lower (2:2) Bachelor's degree plus an Academic Master's degree with a CGPA below the direct Ph.D. threshold.
  • Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.): A Second Class Lower (2:2) Bachelor's degree plus an Academic Master's degree with a minimum CGPA of 4.00 in the College of Sciences or 3.50 in other Colleges. Ph.D. applicants must also upload a tentative research proposal of 1,000 to 1,500 words.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the KASU application portal at forms.kasu.edu.ng and click on the Postgraduate School button.
  2. Create a profile to receive your username and password via email, then log in.
  3. Pay the non-refundable processing fee of ₦10,000 (for Nigerians) or $20 (for non-Nigerians) and complete the online application form.

For enquiries, visit kasu.edu.ng or email pgschool@kasu.edu.ng.

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Collins Danjuma

Oct 2, 2024

Do we need to submit academic transcripts during the online application or after getting provisional admission?

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Anthony from Mentra

Oct 2, 2024

Hi Collins, according to the KASU guidelines, candidates offered provisional admission into M.Sc., M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. programmes will be required to produce their official academic transcripts and original credentials at the point of registration.

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