The College of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for Full-Time, Part-Time, and Online admissions into its Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master's, M.Phil/Ph.D., and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Admission Requirements
All candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) O'Level credit passes including English Language and four relevant subjects at not more than two sittings in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or TC II (Faculty of Education only). Check specific departmental requirements at spgs.unizik.edu.ng.
- PGD Programmes: First degree with a minimum FCGPA of 1.51 on a 5-point scale from an approved university, OR an HND with a minimum of Lower Credit.
- Master's Degree Programmes: Bachelor's degree in the proposed field with a minimum FCGPA of 2.50 on a 5-point scale (or 45% for non-FCGPA universities; 60% for unclassified degrees), OR a relevant PGD with a minimum FCGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale.
- M.Phil / Ph.D. Programmes: Master's degree in the proposed field with an FCGPA between 3.20 and 3.49 on a 5-point scale.
- Ph.D. Programmes: Master's degree in the proposed field with a minimum FCGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale (or 60%). For Ph.D. in Clinical Oncology, applicants must hold both MBBS and an M.Sc. in a related discipline.
Programme Durations
| Programme | Full-Time Duration | Part-Time Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma (Regular) | 2 to 3 Semesters | 4 to 6 Semesters |
| Engineering Professional PGD | 4 to 6 Semesters | 6 to 8 Semesters |
| Master's Degree | 3 to 6 Semesters | 4 to 8 Semesters |
| M.Phil / Ph.D. | 2 to 3 Semesters | 3 to 4 Semesters |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | 6 to 10 Semesters | 8 to 14 Semesters |
Step-by-Step Application Procedure
- Visit the UNIZIK CPGS application portal at apply.cpgs.unizik.edu.ng.
- Fill in your basic details and click Submit My Application.
- Open your email inbox, click the validation link to activate your account, and note down your Application Number.
- Log in with your Application Number and email, confirm your details, and pay the application fee online via Credo (local students) or Paystack (international students).
- Complete the remaining steps of the form. Ph.D. applicants must upload a research proposal of not more than five (5) typewritten pages (topic not exceeding 18 words).
- Print your completed Application Form and Transcript Request Form. Hard-copy transcripts should be sent to the Secretary, College of Postgraduate Studies, or soft copies sent directly from institutional email addresses to secdr_transcript.cpgs@unizik.edu.ng.
- Application Closing Date: Friday, 5th September, 2025.
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