NDU Postgraduate Admission Form : How to Apply and What to Know

The Niger Delta University (NDU) Postgraduate Admission Form for the 2024/2025 academic session is now available.

This is an invitation for qualified candidates to apply for full-time and part-time postgraduate programmes at NDU.

If you meet the necessary criteria, you are encouraged to apply.

SEE ALSO: NDU Postgraduate Courses.

NDU Postgraduate Admission Requirements

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

• You must meet matriculation requirements, including a credit pass in English Language and Mathematics at the O’ level.
• You need at least a third-class degree in a relevant field from an approved university.
• HND holders with a minimum of a credit level pass from recognized institutions are eligible.

Masters Programme

• You must meet matriculation requirements.
• You need a relevant Bachelor’s Degree with at least second-class honours (Lower Division) from an approved university.
• A CGPA of at least 3.50/4.00 on a 5.00-point scale is required for appropriate faculties.
• The CGPA requirement for Biochemistry is 3.00, and for Biological Sciences, it is 2.75.
• Candidates with a PGD at credit level pass are eligible.

Masters/PhD Programme

• You must meet matriculation requirements.
• You need a relevant Bachelor’s Degree with at least second-class honours (Lower Division) from an approved university.
• You must possess a Master’s Degree with a CGPA of at least 3.20 on a 5.00-point scale.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

• You must meet matriculation requirements.
• You need a relevant Bachelor’s Degree with at least second-class honours (Lower Division) from an approved university.
• You must possess a Master’s Degree with a CGPA of at least 3.50/4.00 on a 5.00-point scale.
• For a Ph.D. in Reproductive Health, holders of Full Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) or the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) and holders of Part 1 Fellowship are eligible.

Application and Additional Admission Requirements

• You must submit an academic transcript of past qualifications (PGD, MSc, Ph.D.) with a forwarding letter signed by an authorized officer of the institution.
• Two referees are required, one of whom must be an academic referee.
• You need an NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption/Exclusion Letter. Candidates awaiting the NYSC Discharge certificate can apply, provided the certificate will be ready at the time of registration.

Duration of NDU Postgraduate Programmes

Full-Time

• PGD Programmes: Minimum of two semesters, maximum of four semesters.
• Masters Programmes: Minimum of four semesters, maximum of six semesters.
• Ph.D. Programmes: Minimum of six semesters, maximum of ten semesters.

Part-Time

• PGD Programmes: Minimum of four semesters, maximum of six semesters.
• Masters Programmes: Minimum of six semesters, maximum of eight semesters.
• Ph.D. Programmes: Minimum of ten semesters, maximum of twelve semesters.

Part-Time MBA/MPA Duration

• The duration for the MBA and MPA is a minimum of four semesters.

Note: Part-time programmes are only available for faculties of Management Sciences and Social Sciences.

How to Apply for NDU Postgraduate Admission

1. Purchase Application Form: Visit ndufees.com to purchase the form for Thirty Thousand Naira (₦30,000.00).
2. Fill Out the Form: Go to postgraduate.nduportal.com, click on “admissions,” and then click on “application.” Enter your mobile phone number and payment receipt number.
3. Upload Documents: Fill out the form correctly, upload all necessary documents, and confirm the upload of documents. Print out the application form.

Important: The ₦30,000.00 application fee is non-refundable.

Duration of Sale and Upload of Documents

• The portal will close at midnight on August 31, 2024, for the uploading of documents.
• You must upload academic credentials, NYSC Discharge, Exclusion or Exemption Certificate, Birth Certificate/Age Declaration, and any other relevant documents.

Incomplete or incorrect uploading of documents or improper filling of admission forms will invalidate your application.

For enquiries, call 08026304094 or 07059838607.

Ensure you meet all requirements and submit your application before the deadline to secure a place in the NDU Postgraduate Programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session.