Kwara State University (KWASU) postgraduate form is out and applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate Programmes (Full Time) of the school for the 2023/2024 Academic Session.
Admission Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes
The following shall qualify for the Postgraduate Diploma admission.
- Graduates of Kwara State University or other recognized Universities.
- Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) (not HD) with minimum of Credit pass or its equivalent in relevant areas.
- Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above, which are acceptable to the Board of School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.
- In addition to (i) – (iii) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.
The duration of the PGD Programme is a minimum of 2 semesters and a maximum of 4 semesters.
Master Degree (Academic)
The following shall qualify for the Masters’ degree admission:
- Graduates of Kwara State University or other recognized universities who have obtained the approved degree of Bachelor with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division.
- Candidates with Second Class Lower Division may, however, be considered for admission. Such candidates may be subjected to qualifying examination.
- In addition to above, a candidate must satisfy the university’s requirements for matriculation.
Pre-Ph.D
- Candidates to be considered for admission into the Pre-Ph.D. degree programmes should have obtained a Master degree with a minimum of 50% cumulative (Weighted) Average Score. Such candidates must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Degree Programmes
- Candidates to be considered for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree programme should have obtained a Master’s degree with a minimum Cumulative (Weighted) Average Score of 60%. Such candidates must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.
Duration
Full-Time: The minimum period allowed for Masters degree programme (Full Time) is three (3) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters. The minimum period allow for Pre-Ph.D is two semesters and the maximum is four semesters. The minimum period allowed for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree programmes (Full Time) is six (6) semesters and a maximum of ten (10) semesters.
All Academic Programmes will be by a combination of Course Work and Research
Note that payment is strictly with Interswitch MasterCard or Verve Card.
How to Apply
To apply, click on portal.kwasu.edu.ng
- Applicants seeking admission into the University’s Postgraduate Programme should first visit www.kwasu.edu.ng for stipulated entry requirements, and then follow the instructions to proceed with an online application.
- All completed application forms are to be submitted not later 24th October,2023
- Application form fee is N30,000:00. (Thirty Thousand Naira only)
Read: List of universities whose postgraduate form is out
