OAU Postgraduate Admission Form Full Time (Harmattan Semester) 2025/2026 Session – Application Guide

OAU postgraduate full-time admission form for the harmattan semester, 2025/2026 academic session is out and the application procedures, admission requirements as well as the closing date have been outlined below for interested applicants.

The Postgraduate College, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife is renowned for quality in research, ICT-based teaching and learning in an environment that promotes collaboration, individualism and innovation. The College is repositioned to meet 21^st century needs through revised, functional and adaptive curricula envisioned to provide excellent teaching of innovative disciplines with emphasis on critical, analytical, and reflective thinking, as well as generic skills and exposure to co-curricular and hands-on activities.

Focus is placed on acquiring professional experience in industries and institutions within and outside Nigeria as packaged in the Institution’s split-site programme. First year fully residential programmes with emphasis on Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Meeting with the Supervisor, Report and Proposal Writing, Grantsmanship are incorporated into ALL programmes. Opportunities for virtual learning have also increased in line with the demands of the ‘New Normal’. The repositioned Postgraduate College promises timely completion of all programmes.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Full-time and Part-time Postgraduate Programmes for Harmattan Semester, 2025/2026 academic session.

Available PG Programmes:

DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

• Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

Full-Time – 2 Semesters

• Master Degree Programmes

Full-Time Master Degree by Coursework and Long Essay         – 3 Semesters Full-Time Master Degree by Coursework and Research Thesis – 4 Semesters

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programmes

Full-Time Minimum Duration – 6 Semesters

Part-Time Minimum Duration – 8 semesters (subject to approval by the Postgraduate College)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

(a) Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

An Applicant for admission to Postgraduate Diploma of the University shall be:

• A graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University with at least 3rd Class
• A graduate    of    any    other     approved    University     with    a    minimum     of    2^nd     Class (Lower Division)

(b) Master Degree Programmes:

An applicant shall normally possess not lower than Second Class (Lower Division) Honours Degree of the Obafemi Awolowo University or any other approved University.

(c) Master of Philosophy Degree Programmes:

An applicant shall possess a Bachelor degree with not lower than Second Class (Lower Division) with a Weighted Average of between 50 – 59% (C) at Masters level OR a Master Degree with Long Essay and a weighted coursework average which shall normally not be less than 60% (B)S

(b) Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes

An applicant for admission to the Ph.D. Degree programme shall be:

A graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University or any other approved university who possesses a Master Degree with research thesis and a weighted coursework average which shall normally not be less than 60% (B).

IMPORTANCE NOTE:

In addition to the admission requirements as published, ALL Candidates should note that in accordance with the University regulations, they must satisfy the O’Level requirements for Matriculation into first degree programmes of the Obafemi Awolowo University, i.e. Five Credit passes in relevant subjects at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics (where required).

All Applicants are required to prepare for a screening examination exercise

Application Guide for OAU Postgraduate Admission Form for Harmattan Semester

Candidates can conveniently complete the application form and pay by taking the following steps:

Step 1: Log on to our admission website http://apply.oaunetque.com

Step 2: Create an online account, as e-mail will be sent with additional details including a system-generated password.

Step 3: With the e-mail and password combination, sign in and accurately fill the pages of the application form.

Step 4: Click on Remita to pay the application processing fee.

Step 5: Applicants should thereafter forward the following relevant documents in support of their applications in duplicates (one set to the Postgraduate College and the second to the Department of choice):

• Photocopy of University Degree Certificate
• Photocopy of NYSC Discharge Certificate
• Photocopy of O’ Level Certificate (WAEC/NECO)
• Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age
• Marriage Certificate (Where applicable)
• A research proposal of not more than 3 pages and not more than 5 pages for Master Degree by Coursework with Research Thesis and D. applicants respectively
• The original transcript obtained from the Applicant’s University plus duly completed downloaded Obafemi Awolowo University Postgraduate College Transcript Label (i)-(vii) must be properly addressed to:

The Admissions Officer, Postgraduate College, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

Additional Information:

1. ATM Cards for all banks on the Interswitch network are
2. Application processing fee for all programmes costs N15,000.00 (Fifteen thousand Naira only), while all Professional programmes costs N20,000.00 (Twenty Thousand Naira Only).
3. The progress of completed application forms can be monitored on the application portal online and notification will be sent to applicants once decisions are taken on the
4. Applicants will be notified of the status of their applications by e-mail.
5. All Applicants should note that they will be bound by all the Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies at the Obafemi Awolowo University if their applications are successful 

OTHER INFORMATION

• For additional information, visit the Postgraduate College Website at http://apply.oaunetque.com
• Sponsors such as Employment Agencies, Ministries, Corporations, Parastatals and Foreign Missions should advise their candidates to apply personally for application Multiple applications will lead to cancellation of all applications forwarded.
• Any candidate, currently registered for a postgraduate programme in this University, who applies for admission into another postgraduate programme without disclosure on the application form or without Senate approval of withdrawal from the initial programme will automatically forfeit his/her studentship under the existing University

Please note that applications without Transcripts will not be considered.

OAU PG Admission Form Closing Date

The management has announced that all duly completed Application forms must be submitted online on or before August 20th, 2024.

• Any applicant whose original transcript does not reach the Postgraduate College before the admission exercise begins will not be admitted.
• Successful candidates will receive their letters of admissions through the e-mail addresses.

I hope this is properly understood? Please feel free to reach me via the comment section below if you have any question(s) related to OAU PG admission form for 2025/2026 academic session or previous session and I will be glad to help.