Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for its Higher Degree and Postgraduate Diploma programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The admission notice covers full-time and part-time postgraduate study, although some programmes are available only in a specified study mode. Applications close on Monday, 30 November 2026.
AAU postgraduate courses
PhD programmes
Faculty of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Food Sciences
- PhD Animal Science: Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry; Animal Physiology and Reproduction; Animal Breeding and Genetics; Animal Production and Management; Food Science and Technology.
- PhD Crop Science: Crop Production; Crop Physiology; Crop Breeding and Genetics; Pasture Agronomy; Weed Science; Crop Protection (Plant Pathology and Entomology).
- PhD Soil Science: Soil Management; Soil Mineralogy and Pedology; Soil Fertility and Chemistry; Soil Microbiology.
- PhD Agricultural Economics: Agricultural Resources Economics; Farm Management and Production Economics; Agricultural Marketing; Agricultural Co-operatives; Agricultural Finance; Agri-Business.
- PhD Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology: Agricultural Programme Planning and Evaluation; Agricultural Administration; Agricultural Advertising/Communication; Community/Rural Development; Extension Processes and Practice; Rural Sociology.
Faculty of Arts
- PhD English: English Language; English Literature.
- PhD French Studies: French Language; Applied French Linguistics; Translation and Interpretation; Literature (French or other Francophone Africa or Caribbean); Civilizations (French or other Francophone-speaking countries).
- PhD Religious Management: African Traditional Religion; Church History; Christian Theology; New Testament Studies; Philosophy of Religion.
- PhD History.
- PhD Philosophy: African Philosophy; Epistemology; Metaphysics; Ethics.
Faculty of Education
- PhD Curriculum and Instruction: Curriculum and Instruction; Social Studies Education; Science Education; Language Education.
- PhD Educational Management.
- PhD Philosophy of Education; Sociology of Education; History of Education; Comparative Education.
- PhD Guidance and Counselling; Educational Psychology.
- PhD Technical Education; Home Economics Education.
- PhD Health Education; Human Kinetics Education; Gender and Population Education.
- PhD Library and Information Science.
Faculty of Engineering
- PhD Electrical/Electronics Engineering: Electrical Power and Machine; Electronics and Telecommunications; Control and Instrumentation.
- PhD Mechanical Engineering: Applied Mechanics/Engineering Design; Thermo-Fluids.
Faculty of Environmental Studies
- PhD Architecture.
- PhD Geography and Regional Planning: Agricultural Geography; Rural Development Planning; Cartography; Remote Sensing; Climatology; Industrial Geography; Urban Geography; Environmental Resource Management.
Faculty of Law
- PhD: Commercial and Industrial Law; Private and Property Law; Public Law; Jurisprudence and International Law.
Faculty of Management Sciences
- PhD Business Administration.
- PhD Public Administration.
- PhD Accounting.
- PhD Finance.
Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences
- PhD Haematology/Blood Transmission Sciences.
- PhD Medical Microbiology.
- PhD Chemical Pathology.
- PhD Histopathology.
Faculty of Life Sciences
- PhD Biochemistry: Nutritional Biochemistry; Clinical Biochemistry; Lipid Biochemistry.
- PhD Botany: Plant Anatomy/Taxonomy; Mycology/Plant Pathology; Plant Ecology/Bioresearch Development/Ethnobotany; Genetics and Plant Breeding; Genetics and Biotechnology.
- PhD Microbiology: Medical Microbiology; Environmental Microbiology; Food Microbiology; Industrial Microbiology.
- PhD Zoology: Entomology; Hydrobiology and Fisheries; Parasitology.
Faculty of Physical Sciences
- PhD Chemistry: Analytical/Environmental Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Physical Chemistry.
- PhD Computer Science.
- PhD Mathematics.
Master's and M.Phil programmes
Faculty of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Food Sciences
- M.Sc/M.Phil Animal Science: Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry; Animal Physiology and Reproduction; Animal Breeding and Genetics; Animal Production and Management; Food Science and Technology.
- M.Sc/M.Phil Crop Science: Crop Production; Crop Physiology; Crop Breeding and Genetics; Pasture Agronomy; Weed Science; Crop Protection (Plant Pathology and Entomology).
- M.Sc Soil Science: Soil Management; Soil Mineralogy and Pedology; Soil Fertility and Chemistry; Soil Microbiology.
- M.Sc/M.Phil Agricultural Economics: Agricultural Resources Economics; Farm Management and Production Economics; Agricultural Marketing; Agricultural Co-operatives; Agricultural Finance; Agri-Business.
- M.Sc/M.Phil Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology: Agricultural Programme Planning and Evaluation; Agricultural Administration; Agricultural Advertising/Communication; Community/Rural Development; Extension Processes and Practice; Rural Sociology.
Faculty of Arts
- M.A English: English Language; English Literature.
- M.A French Studies: French Language; Applied French Linguistics; Translation and Interpretation; Literature (French or other Francophone Africa or Caribbean); Civilizations (French or other Francophone-speaking countries).
- M.A Religious Management: African Traditional Religion; Church History; Christian Theology; New Testament Studies; Philosophy of Religion.
- M.A/M.Phil History.
- M.A Philosophy: African Philosophy; Epistemology; Metaphysics; Ethics.
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- M.Sc Human Physiology.
Faculty of Education
- M.Ed/M.Phil Curriculum and Instruction: Curriculum and Instruction; Social Studies Education; Science Education; Language Education.
- M.Ed/M.Phil Educational Management.
- M.Ed/M.Phil Philosophy of Education; Sociology of Education; History of Education; Comparative Education.
- M.Ed Guidance and Counselling; Educational Psychology.
- M.Ed Technical Education; Home Economics Education.
- M.Ed Health Education; M.Ed Human Kinetics Education.
- M.Ed/M.Phil Library and Information Science.
Faculty of Engineering
- M.Sc Electrical/Electronics Engineering: Electrical Power and Machine; Electronics and Telecommunications; Control and Instrumentation.
- M.Eng Mechanical Engineering: Applied Mechanics/Engineering Design; Thermo-Fluids.
Faculty of Environmental Studies
- M.Sc Architecture.
- M.Sc Geography and Regional Planning: Agricultural Geography; Rural Development Planning; Cartography; Remote Sensing; Climatology; Industrial Geography; Urban Geography; Environmental Resource Management.
- Professional Master in Project Management (MPM).
Faculty of Law
- LL.M: Commercial and Industrial Law; Private and Property Law; Public Law; Jurisprudence and International Law.
Faculty of Management Sciences
- MBA, part-time only.
- M.Sc/M.Phil Business Administration.
- MPA, part-time only.
- M.Sc Public Administration.
- M.Sc/M.Phil Accounting.
- M.Sc/M.Phil Finance.
Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences
- M.Sc Haematology/Blood Transmission Sciences.
- M.Sc Medical Microbiology.
- M.Sc Chemical Pathology.
- M.Sc Histopathology.
Faculty of Life Sciences
- M.Sc Biochemistry: Nutritional Biochemistry; Clinical Biochemistry; Lipid Biochemistry.
- M.Sc Plant Science and Biotechnology: Mycology/Plant Pathology; Plant Ecology/Bioresearch Development/Ethnobotany; Genetics and Plant Breeding; Genetics and Biotechnology.
- M.Sc Microbiology: Medical Microbiology; Environmental Microbiology; Food Microbiology; Industrial Microbiology.
- M.Sc Zoology: Entomology; Hydrobiology and Fisheries; Parasitology.
Faculty of Physical Sciences
- M.Sc Chemistry: Analytical/Environmental Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Physical Chemistry.
- M.Sc Computer Science.
- M.Sc Mathematics.
Postgraduate diploma programmes
The admission notice lists the following postgraduate diploma options:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).
- Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering (PGDENG), including Civil, Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical and Materials and Production Engineering.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA).
- Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration/Business Management (PGDBM).
- Postgraduate Diploma, Department of Crop Science, full-time only.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Geography and Regional Planning (PGDGRP).
AAU postgraduate admission requirements
Master's degree requirements
Candidates with any of the following qualifications may be considered for admission:
- At least a Second Class Honours degree from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma or another university of recognised standing in the relevant discipline.
- A Third Class bachelor's degree plus a postgraduate diploma or HND and a professional qualification with an appropriate postgraduate diploma from a recognised university.
- For the LL.M programme, an LL.B with at least Second Class Honours or Third Class Honours with a B.L. and at least five years of post-call experience.
- For the M.A in French Studies, a B.A or B.Ed in French with at least Second Class Lower Division from a recognised university.
- For MBA and MPA, a bachelor's degree of at least Second Class Lower Division in any discipline or a Third Class degree/HND plus a postgraduate diploma in an administration-related discipline and at least one year of post-qualification experience.
- Other relevant professional qualifications may be considered on their merit for the M.Sc in Medical Laboratory Science.
M.Sc Business Administration requirements
Candidates for the M.Sc Business Administration programme must meet the stated requirements, which include:
- At least five credit passes or equivalent in GCE O' Level, WASCE, NECO or NABTEB, including English Language, Mathematics and Economics, Commerce or Accounting, obtained at not more than two sittings.
- At least a B.Sc in Business Administration with Second Class Lower Division from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma or another university in Nigeria or overseas recognised by the Senate of AAU.
- A holder of a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration/Management from AAU or another recognised university with an average score of 50% may also be considered.
- Candidates with HND Upper Credit in Business Administration/Management from a recognised polytechnic must have additional qualifications such as an MBA or PGDBM.
M.Phil requirements
Candidates who may be considered for M.Phil admission include:
- Graduates of Ambrose Alli University with a master's degree in a related discipline.
- Graduates of another approved university with the same qualification.
- Candidates who meet other departmental requirements stated in the School of Postgraduate Studies Handbook.
For the M.Sc programmes in Strategic Studies and Policy and Development Studies, the notice states a minimum of Second Class Honours Lower Division. It also links the relevant areas of study to those stated for the corresponding postgraduate diploma fields.
PhD requirements
An applicant for a PhD programme must be a graduate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma or another university of recognised standing and possess a master's degree appropriate to the intended course.
The applicant should have an average score of 60% in the master's degree or M.Phil programme.
A department may also require an applicant to complete appropriate tests, interviews, examinations, prerequisite courses or other stated requirements. Where applicable, students may be required to fulfil a PhD qualifying examination requirement before registering their titles or proposals.
Postgraduate diploma requirements
The admission notice gives programme-specific requirements for a number of postgraduate diplomas.
Crop Science: A B.Sc with a Third Class degree in Agriculture or a related science discipline, including Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, Forestry or Agricultural Education.
Animal Science: A B.Sc with a Third Class degree in Agriculture or a related science discipline, including Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, Forestry or Agricultural Education.
Architecture: At least a Third Class Honours degree in Architecture.
Geography and Regional Planning: At least a Third Class Honours degree in Geography and Regional Planning or another related discipline relevant to Geography from AAU or another recognised equivalent institution. HND/HNC holders from a recognised polytechnic or college of technology may be considered.
Engineering: A good HND in Engineering with at least four years of post-qualification cognate experience or a degree in a field relevant to Engineering from a recognised university.
Botany: At least a Third Class Honours degree in Botany or another science-related discipline.
Chemistry: At least a Third Class Honours degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemistry Education or an HND with a credit pass in Chemistry or another science-related discipline.
Computer Science: At least a Third Class Honours degree from AAU or another recognised institution in a science-based discipline. Other relevant professional qualifications may be considered on their merit.
Statistics: At least a Third Class Honours degree in Statistics or Mathematics from AAU or another university of recognised standing.
Microbiology: At least a Third Class Honours or Pass degree in Microbiology from AAU or another university of recognised standing or in a relevant discipline such as Biology, Biochemistry or Food Technology. Holders of FIMILS and AIMLS in a science-related discipline are also listed.
Biochemistry: At least a Third Class Honours degree in Biochemistry or another related science discipline.
Business Management: A first degree from AAU or another recognised university, an HND from a recognised polytechnic or equivalent or a full professional qualification from a recognised professional body approved by the University Senate.
Public Administration: A graduate of AAU or another recognised university in any discipline or an HND holder in any discipline with at least three years of cognate experience.
Centre for Strategic and Development Studies: The stated requirement includes an HND below merit or a bachelor's degree below Second Class Lower. For PGD Strategic Studies, related fields include International Relations, Political Science, History, International Studies and Law. For PGD Policy and Development Studies, related fields include Economics, Public Administration and other Social Science courses.
Education: A graduate of AAU or another university of recognised standing with a first degree classification acceptable to the Senate. Candidates must also possess a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Discharge Certificate or Exemption Certificate.
Duration of AAU postgraduate programmes
The stated study periods are:
- PhD, full-time: Minimum of three academic sessions and maximum of five academic sessions.
- PhD, part-time: Minimum of five academic sessions and maximum of eight academic sessions.
- Master's degree, full-time: Minimum of three semesters and maximum of six semesters. An extension of up to two semesters may be allowed.
- Master's programme, part-time: Minimum of three academic sessions and maximum of four academic sessions. An extension of up to one academic session may be allowed.
- Postgraduate diploma: Not less than one academic session for full-time study and not more than two academic sessions for part-time study.
In exceptional cases, an additional extension of not more than one academic session may be approved by the Senate on the recommendation of the Board for postgraduate programmes.
How to apply for AAU postgraduate admission
Candidates should complete the application through the AAU postgraduate application portal.
Applicants are to:
- Complete the application on the University ePortal.
- Validate the payment.
- Submit the printed application slip, credentials and transcripts to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies or send them by email to pgadmissions@aauekpoma.edu.ng.
Application deadline
The deadline for the AAU postgraduate application is Monday, 30 November 2026.
