The University of Jos (UNIJOS), known for its commitment to academic excellence, has officially announced its postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. This announcement marks a pivotal step towards providing quality higher education to qualifying candidates seeking to further their studies.
The range of postgraduate programmes available includes Doctoral, Academic and Professional Masters' and Postgraduate Diploma Programmes. Prospective students have an array of choices to match their academic and career aspirations.
Recommended: How to Apply for UNIJOS Postgraduate Admission.
UNIJOS Postgraduate Courses
1. Faculty of Arts
Masters & PhDs
- English
- Foreign Languages (French)
- History & International Studies
- Linguistics & Nigerian Languages
- Mass Communication
- Religion & Philosophy
- Theatre & Film Arts
- Archaeology & Heritage Studies
2. Faculty of Agriculture
Masters & PhDs
- Animal Science
Areas: Breeding & Genetics, Nutrition, Production, Pasture Management, Animal Physiology, Products & Processing and more.
3. Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences
Masters & PhDs
- Chemical Pathology
- Medical Microbiology
- Department of Pathology
4. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Masters & PhDs
- Biochemistry
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
5. Faculty of Clinical Sciences
Masters & PhDs
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Community Medicine
6. Centres
- Centre for Conflict Management and Peace Studies
- Centre for Gender and Women Studies
- Africa Centre of Excellence in Phytomedicine Research and Development
7. Faculty of Education
Masters & PhDs
- Adult Education
- Special Education & Rehabilitation Sciences
- Arts Education
- Educational Foundation
- Social Science Education
- Physical & Health Education
- Science & Technology Education
8. Faculty of Engineering
Masters & PhDs
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
9. Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Masters & PhDs
- Architecture
- Building
- Estate Management
- Geography & Planning
- Urban & Regional Planning
10. Faculty of Health Sciences & Technology
Masters & PhDs
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Nursing
11. Institute of Education
Masters & PhDs
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) (Masters)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Technology Education (PGDTE) (Masters)
12. Faculty of Law
Masters & PhDs
- Master of Laws (LL.M.)
- Specialisations:
- Taxation Law & Policy
- Energy & Natural Resources Law
- Intellectual Property Law & Policy
- International Law & Diplomacy
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Constitutional & Human Rights Law
- Law
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law
13. Faculty of Management Sciences
Masters & PhDs
- Accounting & Finance
- Business Administration
- Banking & Finance
- Marketing
- Insurance
14. Faculty of Computing
Masters & PhDs
- Computer Science
15. Faculty of Natural Sciences
Masters & PhDs
- Geology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Plant Science & Technology
- Zoology
- Microbiology
- Mathematics
16. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Masters & PhDs
- Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Sciences and all related programmes
17. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Masters & PhDs
- All veterinary science and related programmes
18. Faculty of Social Sciences
Masters & PhDs
Economics
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Economics
- M.Sc. Economics
Psychology
M.Phil/Ph.D. Programmes:
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Organisational Psychology
M.Sc. Programmes:
- M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
- M.Sc. Organisational Psychology
- M.Sc. Social and Terrorism Psychology
- M.Sc. Counselling Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma Programme:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology
Political Science
M.Phil/Ph.D. Programmes:
- M.Phil/Ph.D. International Relations
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Political Economy and Development Studies
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Public Administration and Policy
Masters' Programmes:
- M.Sc. International Relations and Strategic Studies
- M.Sc. Political Economy and Development Studies
- M.Sc. Public Policy and Administration
- Master of Research and Public Policy (MRPP)
Sociology
Masters' Programmes:
- M.Sc. in Sociology (with Specialization in Criminology, Medical Sociology, Sociology of Development, Industrial Sociology, etc.)
Social Work
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Social Work
- Master of Science degree in Social Work (MSSW)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Social Work
