The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED) at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has opened applications for postgraduate study in the 2025/2026 academic session. At the same time, the Centre is offering a limited number of scholarships to qualified candidates.
Through this call, ACE-SPED invites graduates and professionals who want advanced training in power systems, sustainable energy, and modern engineering solutions. Importantly, the programmes focus on hands-on learning, research, and innovation. As a result, participants gain skills that address real-world energy and development challenges.
Available Programmes
Applicants may choose from the following specialisations:
- Renewable and New Energy Systems (M.Eng/M.Sc, Ph.D)
- Power Engineering (M.Eng/M.Sc, Ph.D)
- Sustainable Energy Materials Engineering (M.Eng/M.Sc, Ph.D)
- Industrial Electronics and Power Devices (M.Eng/M.Sc, Ph.D)
- Control and Instrumentation Engineering (M.Eng/M.Sc, Ph.D)
- Energy Policy, Regulation and Management (M.Eng/M.Sc, Ph.D)
- Engineering Design and Product Development (M.Eng/M.Sc, Ph.D)
- Management of Technology and Innovation (MoTI) (M.Sc, Ph.D)
- Additive Manufacturing / 3-D Printing Technology (Postgraduate Diploma)
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Programme Duration
- M.Sc programmes: 18 months (3 semesters)
- Ph.D programmes: 36 months (6 semesters)
- PGD in 3-D Printing: 12 months (2 semesters)
Key Dates to Remember
Applicants should take note of the following timeline:
- Application deadline: 31 January 2026
- Interview (physical or virtual): 9 February 2026
- Admission notification: 16 February 2026
- Acceptance deadline: 23 February 2026
- Registration and session start: 23 February 2026
How to Apply
To apply, candidates should follow these steps carefully:
First, pay a non-refundable application fee of ₦26,700 through Remita at:
https://login.remita.net/remita/onepage/UNNACESPED/biller.spa
(Select Application Fees).
Next, complete the online application form using the link below:
https://forms.gle/UP2VnM1LbwFRA6UQ8
Applicants may also scan the QR code on the official advert.
Notably, ACE-SPED will cover the application fee for non-Nigerian applicants.
Afterward, applicants must arrange for their official academic transcripts to be sent directly from their previous institutions to:
The Director, ACE-SPED
Main Building Complex,
Opposite Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Interview Format
Applicants living within Nsukka will attend physical interviews.
However, non-resident applicants will take part through a virtual interview.
Enquiries and Contact Details
For further information, interested candidates may contact ACE-SPED through:
- Website: www.acespedunn.edu.ng
- Email: acesped@unn.edu.ng
- Phone: +234 703 670 6987, +234 812 586 4681, +234 810 247 5639
In conclusion, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early and prepare all required documents before the deadline.
Credit: Allschool, Allcbt
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