The Institute of International Trade and Development (IITD) at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has opened applications for its 2025/2026 graduate degree programmes.
Completed application forms must be submitted on or before Friday, 30th January 2026.
Available IITD Programmes & Durations
- 12-Month PGD & M.Sc. Programmes:
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in International Trade and Development
- M.Sc. in International Trade and Development
- M.Sc. in Customs Administration / Border Management
- M.Sc. in Ports Management and Maritime Administration
- M.Sc. in Shipping and Maritime Security
- 24 to 60-Month Doctoral Programme:
- Ph.D. in Trade and Development Finance
Admission Requirements
- PGD in International Trade & Development: Honours degree (not lower than Third-Class) in Economics, Political Science, Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, History, Geography, Law, or related fields, OR an HND with at least Upper Credit.
- M.Sc. in International Trade & Development: Second-Class Honours degree (minimum 2.50 CGPA on a 5-point scale) in the fields above, or candidates in trade-related industries with at least 5 years of work experience.
- M.Sc. in Customs/Border, Ports Management & Maritime Security: Second-Class Lower degree (minimum 2.50 CGPA) in Social Sciences, Management Sciences, History, International Relations, or Law; OR a degree in Education/Business with at least 7 years of work experience in Customs, Immigration, Navy, NPA, or trade industries; OR a Third-Class degree / HND Upper Credit plus a relevant PGD.
- Ph.D. in Trade & Development Finance: M.Sc. in International Trade and Development, Economics, Marketing, Management, Accounting, International Finance, International Relations, or Mathematics with a minimum CGPA of 3.50.
How to Apply (₦40,000 Fee)
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₦40,000.00 into:
- Fidelity Bank: Account No: 4110029257 (Account Name: Institute of International Trade and Development); OR
- UNIPORT-Choba Microfinance Bank Ltd.: Account No: 1528022304 (Account Name: Institute of International Trade and Development).
- Obtain the application form online at www.uniport.edu.ng or physically at the IITD Office (Delta Park, University of Port Harcourt).
- Return your completed form, academic transcripts, and two (2) reference letters to the Director, IITD, Delta Park, UNIPORT not later than Friday, 30th January 2026. For enquiries, email iitd@uniport.edu.ng or call +2348033098733 or +2348036753501.
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