Lead City University (LCU), Ibadan, Oyo State, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master's, M.Phil, and Ph.D. degree programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Programme Requirements and Duration
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): Open to graduates of Lead City University or any recognized university, as well as holders of HND or equivalent professional qualifications (ACA, ANAN, ACIB, ACCA, ACTI, etc.). Full-time duration is two (2) semesters.
- Master's Degree (M.Sc, M.A, MBA): Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from LCU or any recognized university with at least a Second Class Lower Division. Full-time duration is 18 months (3 semesters). Specific departmental requirements may also apply.
- M.Phil Programme: Requires an M.Sc from LCU or another recognized university. Minimum full-time duration is four (4) semesters. Candidates may transfer to the Ph.D. programme after the first year if they achieve a CGPA of 4.0 (or 60%) in coursework and present an acceptable Ph.D. research proposal. Time spent on the M.Phil counts toward the Ph.D. duration.
- Ph.D. Programme: Direct entry into the Ph.D. requires an M.Phil (or qualifying Master's) from a recognized university with a minimum CGPA of 4.00 or 60%. Duration is six (6) semesters.
Application Fee and Payment Details
The postgraduate admission form costs ₦25,000. Download the application form via lcu.edu.ng/index.php/admissions/postgraduate and pay directly into the designated university account:
- Bank Name: Ecobank
- Account Number: 2282072211
- Account Name: Lead City University
Important Payment Note: Do NOT use USSD codes for payment. After gaining admission, additional statutory charges include Acceptance Fee (₦20,000), Medical Fee (₦25,000), and Development Levy (₦20,000).
Required Documents for PG College Admission
- 4 Corporate passport photographs with a white background
- Official Academic Transcript (sent by courier directly from your previous institution; M.Phil and Ph.D. applicants can submit a student copy pending the arrival of the official copy)
- 2 completed Reference Forms
- Two (2) photocopies each of:
- Birth Certificate
- Valid ID Card
- Secondary / O'level results
- First Degree Certificate
- Second Degree Certificate (for Ph.D. applicants only)
- Change of Name document (if applicable)
- Application Fee Payment Receipt
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