The School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Jos (UNIJOS), has officially opened its application portal for specialized postgraduate studies for the 2026/2027 academic session. UNIJOS invites forward-thinking professionals, researchers, and academic leaders to apply for its comprehensive suite of Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD), Master’s, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes.
Academic Offerings by Faculty & Centre
To help you find your discipline quickly, the available programmes across the University’s diverse academic ecosystem are categorized below:
🏛️ Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
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Faculty of Arts: English, Foreign Languages (French), History & International Studies, Linguistics & Nigerian Languages, Mass Communication, Religion & Philosophy, Theatre & Film Arts, Archaeology & Heritage Studies.
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Faculty of Social Sciences:
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Economics: M.Sc. and M.Phil/PhD.
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Psychology: PGD, M.Sc., and M.Phil/PhD options (Clinical, Organizational, Social/Terrorism, Counselling).
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Political Science: M.Sc. and M.Phil/PhD (International Relations, Political Economy, Public Administration); Master of Research and Public Policy (MRPP).
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Sociology & Social Work: M.Sc. Sociology (Criminology, Medical, Development, Industrial); PGD, M.Sc. (MSSW), and PhD in Social Work.
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Specialized Centres: Centre for Conflict Management and Peace Studies; Centre for Gender and Women Studies.
⚖️ Law & Management
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Faculty of Law: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law; Master of Laws (LL.M.) with specialized tracks in Taxation Law, Energy & Natural Resources, Intellectual Property, International Law & Diplomacy, ADR, and Constitutional/Human Rights Law.
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Faculty of Management Sciences: Accounting & Finance, Business Administration, Banking & Finance, Marketing, Insurance.
🔬 Sciences, Computing & Technology
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Faculty of Natural Sciences: Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Plant Science & Technology, Zoology, Microbiology, Mathematics.
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Faculty of Computing: Computer Science.
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Faculty of Engineering: Civil, Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, and Mining Engineering.
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Faculty of Environmental Sciences: Architecture, Building, Estate Management, Geography & Planning, Urban & Regional Planning.
🩺 Medical, Health & Life Sciences
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Faculty of Basic Medical & Clinical Sciences: Biochemistry, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Chemical Pathology, Medical Microbiology, Pathology.
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Faculty of Clinical Sciences: Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Community Medicine.
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Faculty of Health Sciences & Technology: Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing.
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Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Sciences (and all related sub-disciplines).
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine: Comprehensive Veterinary Sciences and related specialized programmes.
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Africa Centre of Excellence: Africa Centre of Excellence in Phytomedicine (ACEPRD).
🎓 Education & Professional Development
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Faculty of Education: Adult Education, Special Education & Rehabilitation Sciences, Arts Education, Educational Foundation, Social Science Education, Physical & Health Education, Science & Technology Education.
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Institute of Education: Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) and Postgraduate Diploma in Technology Education (PGDTE) at the Master’s level.
Admission & Eligibility Benchmarks
Candidates requesting admission must meet the baseline entry metrics of the UNIJOS Graduate School:
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Master’s/PGD Applicants: Must hold a relevant undergraduate degree (or equivalent recognized credential) with appropriate class standing from an accredited institution.
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PhD Applicants: Must possess a valid Master’s degree in a cognate discipline with an academic record meeting departmental cut-off requirements.
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Note: Individual departments enforce specific prerequisite coursework and grade classifications.
Application Procedure
Registration must be completed through the university’s dedicated digital infrastructure:
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Admissions Portal: pgschool.unijos.edu.ng
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Main Institutional Site: www.unijos.edu.ng
Support Helpdesk & Administration
For administrative inquiries regarding documentation, verification, or program specifics, contact the Graduate School secretariat:
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Direct Support Lines: 0803 386 1003 | +234 803 643 1517
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Email Correspondence: pgadmissions@unijos.edu.ng
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Official Desk: Professor D. A. Dakul, Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Jos, P.M.B. 2084, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Thematic Grouping: Instead of listing 15 separate faculties in a row, related departments are grouped under broad domains (e.g., Humanities, Sciences & Technology, Medical & Health). This drastically improves readability.
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