Benue State University Postgraduate Admission Form 2025/2026

Applications are now open for suitably qualified candidates seeking admission into the Postgraduate School of Benue State University, Makurdi (BSUM) for the 2025/2026 academic session. Programmes available include Postgraduate Diplomas, Master’s degrees (M.A., M.Sc., M.Ed., LL.M.), and Ph.D. programmes across various departments and institutes.

Centre for Gender Studies – Available Master’s Programmes

Benue State University offers a Master’s in Gender Studies (MGS) with the following options:

• Gender and Health
• Gender, Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
• Gender, Education and Professions
• Gender, Human Rights, Governance & Democracy
• Gender, Environment & Climate Change
• Gender, Management & Human Resource Development
• Gender, Agriculture & Community Development
• Gender, Security, Conflict & Peace Building
• Gender, Media, Language & Arts

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General Admission Requirements

Basic O’Level Requirements

All applicants must first satisfy BSU’s O’Level requirements:

• A credit in English Language (mandatory for all courses)
• A credit in Mathematics for Sciences, Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and Educational Management
• A Pass in Mathematics for all non-Science Education Courses
• A credit in Economics for all Management Sciences
• A credit in Literature in English for English, Law, Theatre Arts, Languages & Linguistics.
• NCE Use of English / English major is acceptable for certain programmes
• IJMB O’Level credit passes in English & Mathematics may be accepted
• A-Level passes automatically supersede O-Level results

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

Duration:

• Minimum: 1 year
• Maximum: 2 years

Entry Requirements:

• A minimum of Third-Class Bachelor’s degree OR
• HND with at least Lower Credit from a recognised institution
• NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate
• Five credit passes at O’Level including English & Mathematics

Master’s Degree Programmes (M.A., M.Sc., M.Ed.)

Duration:

• Full-time: 4 – 6 semesters
• Part-time: 6 – 11 semesters

Admission Requirements:

• Minimum of Second Class Lower in a relevant Bachelor’s degree
• OR a PGD with Credit level
• Candidates may be required to sit for qualifying exams in some departments
• Five relevant O’Level credits including English & Mathematics

Special Master’s Programme – Molecular Biology & Genomics

Under the Global Institute for Infectious Diseases Control, candidates must hold a degree in any of the following fields:

Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, or related disciplines — with at least Second Class Lower Division OR Upper Credit PGD in Microbiology.

Ph.D. Programmes

Duration:

• Minimum: 3 years (full-time)
• Maximum: 5 years (full-time)

Admission Requirements:

• A good Master’s degree with minimum CGPA of:
  • 3.50 on a 5-point scale, or
  • 3.00 on a 4-point scale
• Candidates may be asked to take Departmental examinations
• Research proposal (for Law and selected fields)

General Regulations

All BSUM postgraduate programmes begin with coursework and end with Project / Dissertation / Thesis, depending on the degree.

Method of Application – Online Only

Follow these steps carefully:

1. Visit www.bsum.edu.ng
2. Click on Postgraduate Application under “Applications” section
3. Fill in pre-registration details and submit
4. Print the generated Application Number
5. Proceed to Fidelity Bank with your Application Number
6. Pay the ₦20,000 non-refundable fee
7. Return to the portal to complete your full application online
8. Upload credentials, transcript request form & referees’ forms
9. Print the completed form for reference

📌 NOTE: Applications without uploaded documents will NOT be processed.

Important Reminders

• Only one postgraduate programme can be applied for at a time.
• Official transcripts must be sent directly to: The Secretary, Postgraduate School, Benue State University, Makurdi
• Late application (after 30 days) attracts an extra ₦5,000 fee.

Deadline

Application closes 30 days from the date of the official advertisement. Early submission is strongly advised.

For Enquiries

Contact the Postgraduate School or visit the university portal.

Credit: Allschool, Allcbt

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