UNIABUJA Sultan Maccido Institute PG Admission Form 2024/2025

The Sultan Maccido Institute for Peace, Leadership and Development Studies at the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates across all disciplines (including Sciences, Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Arts, Military, Paramilitary, Agriculture, Education, Taxation, and Law) for its 2024/2025 postgraduate and certificate programmes.

Available Programmes and Durations

• Postgraduate Diploma (15 Calendar Months): Peace and Security Studies; Leadership and Discipline; Society and Development Studies; Emergency and Disaster Management Studies.
• Master's Degree (18 Calendar Months): Peace and Security Studies; Society and Development Studies; Criminology and Security Studies; Emergency and Disaster Management Studies.
• Professional Ph.D. (3 Years): Peace and Security; Leadership and Discipline; Society and Development Studies; Criminology and Security Studies; Disaster and Management Studies.
• Certificate Courses: Oil and Gas Security Studies; Maritime Security Studies; Disaster and Safety Management Studies; Election and Violence Management Studies.

Admission Requirements

• Five (5) O'Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics in WASC/NECO/GCE at not more than two sittings, plus an NYSC discharge or exemption letter.
• Master's Degree: Bachelor's degree in any discipline not below Second Class Upper (or Second Class Lower/PGD where applicable).
• PGD Programmes: Minimum of Lower Credit (HND) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Professional Ph.D.: Basic degree plus a professional Master's and an M.Sc. in any relevant field.

How to Apply (₦20,500 Fee) and Deadline

Apply online via the University of Abuja portal at www.portal.uniabuja.edu.ng.

• Application Fee: ₦20,500 (for Nigerian applicants).
• Closing Date: Saturday, 10th May, 2025.