FULokoja Postgraduate Admission Form 2025/2026 Session: Application Guide

This is to inform all PG aspirants that FULokoja Postgraduate admission application form for 2025/2026 academic session is out and on sale as applications are now being invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Full-Time/Part-Time Postgraduate programmes leading to the award of either Master degree or Ph.D degree in the various Faculties and in the areas specified under each Department of the Federal University Lokoja:

The following areas have been covered in the course of this information

1. How to register for FULokoja Postgraduate programme for 2025/2026 session
2. Who is Eligible to register?
3. The cost of the PG form
4. List of the available postgraduate programmes
5. Requirements for eacg postgraduate programmes (PGD, Masters and Ph.D)

FACULTY OF ARTS

Department of English and Literary Studies

1. Master of Arts (M.A) English (Language)
2. Master of Arts (M.A) English (Literature)
3. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) English (Language)
4. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) English (Literature)

Department of History & International Studies

1. Master of Arts (M.A) History & International Studies
2. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) History & International Studies

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Department of Biological Sciences

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Biology
2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biology (Conservation Biology)
3. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biology (Environmental Biology)
4. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biology (Parasitology)
5. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biology (Conservation Biology)
6. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biology (Environmental Biology)
7. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biology (Parasitology)

Department of Chemistry

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Chemistry
2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in (Analytical Chemistry)
3. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in (Environmental Chemistry)
4. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in (Inorganic Chemistry)
5. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in (Organic Chemistry)
6. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in (Industrial Chemistry)
7. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)
8. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Chemistry (Environmental Chemistry)
9. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry)
10. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry)
11. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Chemistry (Industrial Chemistry)

Department of Computer Science

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Computer Science
2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science
3. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Computer Science

Department of Geology

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Geology
2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Geology (Hydrogeology)
3. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Geology (Mineral Exploration)
4. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Geology (Sedimentology/Petroleum)
5. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Geology (Applied Geophysics)
6. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Geology (Hydrogeology)
7. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Geology (Mineral Exploration)
8. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Geology (Sedimentology/Petroleum)
9. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Geology (Applied Geophysics)

Department of Physics

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Physics
2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics
3. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Physics

Department of Mathematics

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Mathematics
2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mathematics
3. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Mathematics

Department of Statistics

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Statistics
2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Statistics
3. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Statistics 

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department of Economics

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Economics
2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Economics
3. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Economics

Department of Geography

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS)
2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Geography
3. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Geography

Department of Political Science

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Political Science
2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Political Science
3. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in International Relations and Strategic Studies
4. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Political Science

POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES UNDER THE INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION

Department of Political Science

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Public Administration
2. Master in Public Sector Management
3. Master in International Relations and Strategic Studies
4. Master in Public Policy and Administrative Studies
5. Master in Public Administration
6. Master in Leadership and Development Studies
7. Master in Legislative Studies
8. D.in Public Sector Management (Lokoja and Abuja Centres)
9. D. in Leadership and Development Studies (Lokoja and Abuja Centres)

Department of Geography

1. Master in Border and Migration Studies
2. Master in Climate Change Resilience and Sustainability
3. Master in Disaster and Humanitarian Studies (Lokoja and Abuja Centres)
4. Master in Population and Demographic Studies (Lokoja and Abuja Centres)
5. D. in Border and Migration Studies
6. D. in Climate Change Resilience and Sustainability
7. D. in Disaster and Humanitarian Studies (Lokoja and Abuja Centres)
8. D. in Population and Demographic Studies (Lokoja and Abuja Centres)

Department of Accounting

1. Master in Accounting and Finance

Department of Business Administration

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Management
3. Master in Business Administration (MBA)
4. Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Department of Sociology

1. Master in Social Work (Lokoja and Abuja Centres)
2. D. in Social Work (Lokoja and Abuja Centres)

Department of History and International Studies

a. Peace and Conflict Studies

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies
2. Postgraduate Diploma in History and Cultural Studies
3. Master in Peace and Conflict Studies
4. D. in Peace and Conflict Studies

b. Leadership and Strategic Studies

1. Master in Leadership and Strategic Studies
2. D. in Leadership and Strategic Studies

Department of Library and Information Science

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Information Management
2. Master in Information Management
3. D. in Information Management

Department of Economics

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies
2. Master in Development Studies
3. D. in Development Studies

Department of Community Health and Medicine

1. Master in Public Health and Promotion

Department of English & Literary Studies

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Speaking & Rhetoric
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Communications

FULokoja/National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Abuja

1. D. in Leadership and Development Studies
2. D. in Parliamentary Administration
3. D. in Legislative Studies
4. D. in Election and Party Politics
5. D. in Legislative Drafting
6. D. in Peace and Conflict Studies
7. D. in Leadership and Strategic Studies

FULokoja/Institute for Crisis Resolution, Peace Building and Conciliation, Abuja

1. PGD in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
2. PGD in Criminology and Security Studies
3. PGD in Disaster and Risk Management
4. PGD in Cyber Security Studies
5. Master in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
6. Master in Criminology and Security Studies
7. Master in Disaster and Risk Management
8. Master in Cyber Security Studies

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

(a) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)  

The Postgraduate Diploma Programme lasts for a minimum of two (2) Semesters and a maximum of four (4) Semesters. An applicant must possess a first degree not below a Third Class or an HND not below Lower Credit in a related discipline from a recognized institution, along with an NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate. A candidate must also have credits in English Language, Mathematics, and three (3) other relevant subjects at the O’ Level.

(b) Master’s Degree (Academic and Professional)

The Master’s Degree Programme is available for both Full-time and Part-time candidates. Full-time candidates require a minimum of four (4) Semesters and a maximum of six (6) Semesters, while Part-time candidates require a minimum of six (6) Semesters and a maximum of eleven (11) Semesters. All Master’s Degree programmes include coursework. The following individuals may qualify for admission:

• Graduates of Federal University Lokoja or other recognized institutions who have earned a Bachelor’s Degree with at least a Second-Class Division or equivalent. Candidates with a University Degree and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma from FUL or other recognized institutions, with at least a credit pass, may also qualify.
• Candidates with a Third-Class Bachelor’s Degree and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma.
• Candidates with unclassified degrees averaging “C” or 50 and above, who may be required to take qualifying tests.
• Candidates must have five (5) relevant O’ Level credits, including English and Mathematics.
• NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
• Candidates may need to pass a Departmental Examination to determine their suitability for postgraduate studies.
• Candidates with other acceptable qualifications approved by the University Senate.

(c) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)  

The Ph.D. Programme runs for a minimum of six (6) Semesters and a maximum of ten (10) Semesters. Relevant courses may be prescribed, and a thesis is required at the end of the programme. The following individuals may qualify for admission:

• Graduates of Federal University Lokoja or other recognized institutions who have obtained a good Master’s degree (Academic) with a CGPA of not less than 4.0 on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on a 4-point scale, appropriate to the proposed area of study.
• Graduates of Federal University Lokoja or other recognized institutions with a Master of Philosophy degree relevant to the proposed area of study.
• In addition, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Second Class Lower Division.
• Candidates must possess five (5) relevant O’ Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
• NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
• Candidates with other acceptable qualifications approved by the University Senate.

FUL PG Admission Form Closing Date

The closing date for submission of all completed application closes on Friday 20th December, 2024.

For more info as regards FULOKOJA PG application form for 2025/2026 academic session, kindly visit the University’s website on www.fulokoja.edu.ng and follow the link

With the above information? do you still have any question about Fulokoja PG form for 2025/2026 academic session? remember that you can reach us via the comment section below and we shall respond accordingly.

Best of luck in your registration.