UNIABUJA Sultan Maccido Institute Admission Form 2025/2026

UNIABUJA Sultan Maccido Institute admissions for 2025/2026 programmes

The Sultan Maccido Institute for Peace, Leadership and Development Studies, University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), has opened admissions into its professional and postgraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The centre is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates across many fields (Engineering, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Arts, Military, Paramilitary, Agriculture, Education, Taxation and Law). A candidate's background may differ, the entry conditions still apply; applicants should read the requirements carefully.

Available programmes

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

• Peace and Security Studies
• Leadership and Discipline
• Society and Development Studies
• Criminology and Security Studies
• Emergency and Disaster Management Studies

Master's Degree (MSc)

• Peace and Security Studies
• Leadership and Discipline
• Society and Development Studies
• Criminology and Security Studies
• Emergency and Disaster Management Studies

Professional PhD

• Peace and Security
• Leadership and Discipline
• Society and Development Studies
• Criminology and Security Studies
• Emergency and Disaster Management Studies

Certificate courses

• Oil and Gas Security Studies
• Maritime Security Studies
• Disaster and Safety Management Studies
• Election and Violence Management Studies

General admission requirements

Prospective applicants are expected to meet these conditions:

1. At least five (5) O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.
2. A Bachelor's degree in any discipline (not below Second Class Lower division). For PGD, a minimum of Lower Credit from HND (or equivalent) is accepted.
3. NYSC discharge certificate or exemption letter.
4. For Professional PhD, candidates must meet the university matriculation requirements and have a basic degree, a professional master's and an MSc in a relevant field.

Screening and programme duration

All prospective candidates will undergo a screening exercise to confirm eligibility (so documents should be ready and complete).

Programme duration is listed as:

• PGD: 9 to 24 months
• Master's degree: 18 to 35 months
• Professional PhD: 3 to 7 years
• Certificate courses: as required

How to apply (online) and application fee

Applicants are to apply online through the university portal: UNIABUJA application portal for Sultan Maccido Institute programmes.

Application fee is N20,500 for Nigerian applicants; foreign candidates are to pay an equivalent amount.

Closing date and enquiries

The closing date for all applications is November 10, 2026 (also written as 10 Nov 2026 in the same notice set).

For enquiries, contact: 0803 654 5393.

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