OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY (OAU) RELEASES POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION FORM FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

Postgraduate Admissions | Harmattan Semester, 2026/2027 Academic Session

The Postgraduate College, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), invites applications from qualified candidates for admission into its Full-Time and Part-Time Postgraduate Programmes for the 2026/2027 Harmattan Semester.

Known for its rigorous research standards and modern learning environments, OAU’s Postgraduate College offers advanced training designed to equip candidates with critical academic and professional competencies.

👉 Official Application Portal: pgapply.oauife.edu.ng

🎯 Curriculum & Learning Formats

Our postgraduate curricula are structured to develop practical, high-demand skills alongside academic theory.

Core Integrated Competencies

All programmes integrate vital research and professional skills, including:

• Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods

• Data Analysis & Communication Skills

• Structured Mentor-Supervisor Interaction

• Proposal & Report Writing and Grantsmanship

Flexible Learning Pathways

Depending on your program and work schedule, coursework is delivered through three key formats:

1. Fully Residential First Year: An immersive campus-based framework focusing heavily on primary research.

2. Split-Site Programs: Opportunities to gain hands-on professional experience with partnering industries and institutions inside and outside Nigeria.

3. Blended/Virtual Learning: Increased access to online learning platforms to support self-paced and off-campus study.

📚 Available Programmes (Faculty of Administration)

We offer postgraduate study pathways ranging from professional diplomas to terminal research degrees.

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes

• PGD Financial Management (PGDFM)

• PGD Management Studies (PGDMS)

• PGD Public Administration

• PGD Tertiary Education Administration

• PGD International Relations

• PGD Local Government and Development Studies

2. Professional Master’s Degrees (Coursework & Long Essay)

These programmes are optimized for active professionals and industry leaders looking to accelerate their careers.

3. Academic Master’s Degrees (Coursework & Research)

• Master of Science (M.Sc.)

  • Accounting, Business Administration, Governance and Policy Studies, International Relations, Local Government and Development Studies, Policy and Development Studies, or Public Administration.

• Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)

  • Business Administration, Local Government and Development Studies, Policy and Development Studies, or Public Administration.

4. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degrees

• Ph.D. Accounting, Business Administration, Governance and Policy Studies, International Relations, Local Government and Development Studies, Policy and Development Studies, or Public Administration.

📋 Admission Eligibility

• General Candidates: Applicants must seek professional or academic development through postgraduate study and possess a primary degree from a recognized institution.

• Specific Requirements: Exact academic prerequisites (such as grade classifications and transcript submissions) depend on the selected program (PGD, Master’s by Coursework, Master’s by Research, or Ph.D.).

💻 How to Apply

To submit your application, please complete the online registration process:

Signed:

Management, OAU School of Postgraduate Studies