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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following Postgraduate Programmes for the 2026/2027 Academic Session

Admission is currently OPEN for the 2026/2027 session.
Session
2026/2027
Closing Date
January 23, 2027
Application Fee
N20,000

Available Programmes

Below are the available postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session

Academic Programmes

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES

5 programme(s) available

DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Fisheries & Aquaculture PGD
Specializations: Aquaculture, Fisheries Management, Fish Nutrition, Fish Pathology/Health, Post-Harvest Technology and Utilization, Fisheries Economics and Extension
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Fisheries & Aquaculture M.Sc
Specializations: Aquaculture, Fisheries Management, Fish Nutrition, Fish Pathology/Health, Post-Harvest Technology and Utilization, Fisheries Economics and Extension
Minimum of 3 Semesters & Maximum of 4 Semesters
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Fisheries & Aquaculture MPhil
Specializations: Aquaculture, Fisheries Management, Fish Nutrition, Fish Pathology/Health, Post-Harvest Technology and Utilization, Fisheries Economics and Extension
Minimum of 3 Semesters & Maximum of 4 Semesters
Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil/Ph.D.) Fisheries & Aquaculture MPhil/PhD
Specializations: Aquaculture, Fisheries Management, Fish Nutrition, Fish Pathology/Health, Post-Harvest Technology and Utilization, Fisheries Economics and Extension
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Fisheries & Aquaculture PhD
Specializations: Aquaculture, Fisheries Management, Fish Nutrition, Fish Pathology/Health, Post-Harvest Technology and Utilization, Fisheries Economics and Extension
Minimum of 6 Semesters & Maximum of 8 Semesters

SCHOOL OF COMPUTING

5 programme(s) available

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Postgraduate Diploma in (PGD) Computer Science PGD
Specializations: Cyber security/Information Security, Computer Forensics, Database Systems, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science/Big Data Analytics, Computer Networks and Communications, Human-Computer interaction
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science M.Sc
Specializations: Cyber security/Information Security, Computer Forensics, Database Systems, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science/Big Data Analytics, Computer Networks and Communications, Human-Computer interaction
Minimum of 3 Semesters & Maximum of 4 Semesters
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Computer Science MPhil
Specializations: Cyber security/Information Security, Computer Forensics, Database Systems, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science/Big Data Analytics, Computer Networks and Communications, Human-Computer interaction
Minimum of 3 Semesters & Maximum of 4 Semesters
Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil/Ph.D.) in Computer Science MPhil/PhD
Specializations: Cyber security/Information Security, Computer Forensics, Database Systems, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science/Big Data Analytics, Computer Networks and Communications, Human-Computer interaction
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science PhD
Specializations: Cyber security/Information Security, Computer Forensics, Database Systems, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science/Big Data Analytics, Computer Networks and Communications, Human-Computer interaction
Minimum of 6 Semesters & Maximum of 8 Semesters

SCHOOL OF EARTH SCIENCES

5 programme(s) available

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED GEOPHYSICS

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Applied Geophysics PGD
Specializations: Petroleum Exploration, Mining Geophysics, Groundwater/Environmental, Engineering Geophysics
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Applied Geophysics M.Sc
Specializations: Petroleum Exploration, Mining Geophysics, Groundwater/Environmental, Engineering Geophysics
Minimum of 3 Semesters & Maximum of 4 Semesters
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Applied Geophysics MPhil
Specializations: Petroleum Exploration, Mining Geophysics, Groundwater/Environmental, Engineering Geophysics
Minimum of 3 Semesters & Maximum of 4 Semesters
Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil/Ph.D.) Applied Geophysics MPhil/PhD
Specializations: Petroleum Exploration, Mining Geophysics, Groundwater/Environmental, Engineering Geophysics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Applied Geophysics PhD
Specializations: Petroleum Exploration, Mining Geophysics, Groundwater/Environmental, Engineering Geophysics
Minimum of 6 Semesters & Maximum of 8 Semesters

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

10 programme(s) available

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Civil Engineering PGD
Specializations: Structural Engineering, Transportation/Highway Engineering, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Engineering
4 semesters (24months)
Master of Engineering (M.Eng) Civil Engineering M.Eng
Specializations: Structural Engineering, Transportation/Highway Engineering, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Engineering
3 semesters but not more than four (4) semesters on full time basis
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) Civil Engineering MPhil
Specializations: Structural Engineering, Transportation/Highway Engineering, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Engineering
Minimum period of two (2) semesters on a full-time basis
Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil/Ph.D) Civil Engineering MPhil/PhD
Specializations: Structural Engineering, Transportation/Highway Engineering, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Civil Engineering PhD
Specializations: Structural Engineering, Transportation/Highway Engineering, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Engineering
Minimum of six (6) to ten (10) semesters full-time or eight (8) to twelve (12) semesters part-time

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Electrical and Electronic Engineering PGD
Specializations: Power Systems Engineering, Communication Engineering, Control Engineering
4 semesters (24months)
Master of Engineering (M.Eng) Electrical and Electronic Engineering M.Eng
Specializations: Power Systems Engineering, Communication Engineering, Control Engineering
3 semesters but not more than four (4) semesters on full time basis
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) Electrical and Electronic Engineering MPhil
Specializations: Power Systems Engineering, Communication Engineering, Control Engineering
Minimum period of two (2) semesters on a full-time basis
Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil/Ph.D) Electrical and Electronic Engineering MPhil/PhD
Specializations: Power Systems Engineering, Communication Engineering, Control Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Electrical and Electronic Engineering PhD
Specializations: Power Systems Engineering, Communication Engineering, Control Engineering
Minimum of six (6) to ten (10) semesters full-time or eight (8) to twelve (12) semesters part-time

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

28 programme(s) available

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biochemistry M.Sc
Specializations: Biochemical Toxicology and Phytomedicine, Food Biochemistry and Postharvest Technology, Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Food and Nutritional Biochemistry
Minimum of 3 Semesters & Maximum of 4 Semesters
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Biochemistry MPhil
Specializations: Biochemical Toxicology and Phytomedicine, Food Biochemistry and Postharvest Technology, Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Food and Nutritional Biochemistry
Minimum of 3 Semesters & Maximum of 4 Semesters
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Biochemistry PhD
Specializations: Biochemical Toxicology and Phytomedicine, Food Biochemistry and Postharvest Technology, Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Food and Nutritional Biochemistry
Minimum of 6 Semesters & Maximum of 8 Semesters

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Pure and Applied Zoology PGD
Specializations: Ecology and Environmental Biology, Applied Entomology, Fisheries & Hydrobiology/Marine Biology, Parasitology, Animal Physiology, Cell Biology and Genetics
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Microbiology PGD
Specializations: Environmental Microbiology, Food and Industrial Microbiology, Medical Microbiology
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Botany PGD
Specializations: Environmental Biology, Pure and Applied Botany, Plant Taxonomy/Biosystematics, Genetics, Plant Physiology, Plant Ecology, Plant Anatomy, Mycology/Plant Pathology, Aquatic Botany, Plant Ecophysiology, Environmental Botany, Phytomedicine/Ethnomedicine
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Botany M.Sc
Specializations: Environmental Biology, Pure and Applied Botany, Plant Taxonomy/Biosystematics, Genetics, Plant Physiology, Plant Ecology, Plant Anatomy, Mycology/Plant Pathology, Aquatic Botany, Plant Ecophysiology, Environmental Botany, Phytomedicine/Ethnomedicine
Minimum of 3 Semesters & Maximum of 4 Semesters
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Microbiology M.Sc
Specializations: Environmental Microbiology, Food and Industrial Microbiology, Medical Microbiology
Minimum of 3 Semesters & Maximum of 4 Semesters
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Zoology M.Sc
Specializations: Ecology and Environmental Biology, Applied Entomology, Fisheries & Hydrobiology/Marine Biology, Parasitology, Animal Physiology, Cell Biology and Genetics
Minimum of 3 Semesters & Maximum of 4 Semesters
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Botany MPhil
Specializations: Environmental Biology, Pure and Applied Botany, Plant Taxonomy/Biosystematics, Genetics, Plant Physiology, Plant Ecology, Plant Anatomy, Mycology/Plant Pathology, Aquatic Botany, Plant Ecophysiology, Environmental Botany, Phytomedicine/Ethnomedicine
Minimum of 3 Semesters & Maximum of 4 Semesters
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Microbiology MPhil
Specializations: Environmental Microbiology, Food and Industrial Microbiology, Medical Microbiology
Minimum of 3 Semesters & Maximum of 4 Semesters
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Zoology MPhil
Specializations: Ecology and Environmental Biology, Applied Entomology, Fisheries & Hydrobiology/Marine Biology, Parasitology, Animal Physiology, Cell Biology and Genetics
Minimum of 3 Semesters & Maximum of 4 Semesters
Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil/Ph.D) Botany MPhil/PhD
Specializations: Environmental Biology, Pure and Applied Botany, Plant Taxonomy/Biosystematics, Genetics, Plant Physiology, Plant Ecology, Plant Anatomy, Mycology/Plant Pathology, Aquatic Botany, Plant Ecophysiology, Environmental Botany, Phytomedicine/Ethnomedicine
Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil/Ph.D.) Microbiology MPhil/PhD
Specializations: Environmental Microbiology, Food and Industrial Microbiology, Medical Microbiology
Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil/Ph.D.) Zoology MPhil/PhD
Specializations: Ecology and Environmental Biology, Applied Entomology, Fisheries & Hydrobiology/Marine Biology, Parasitology, Animal Physiology, Cell Biology and Genetics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Zoology PhD
Specializations: Ecology and Environmental Biology, Applied Entomology, Fisheries & Hydrobiology/Marine Biology, Parasitology, Animal Physiology, Cell Biology and Genetics
Minimum of 6 Semesters & Maximum of 8 Semesters
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Microbiology PhD
Specializations: Environmental Microbiology, Food and Industrial Microbiology, Medical Microbiology
Minimum of 6 Semesters & Maximum of 8 Semesters
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Botany PhD
Specializations: Environmental Biology, Pure and Applied Botany, Plant Taxonomy/Biosystematics, Genetics, Plant Physiology, Plant Ecology, Plant Anatomy, Mycology/Plant Pathology, Aquatic Botany, Plant Ecophysiology, Environmental Botany, Phytomedicine/Ethnomedicine
Minimum of 6 Semesters & Maximum of 8 Semesters

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Chemistry PGD
Specializations: Industrial Chemistry, Inorganic/Coordination Chemistry, Physical/Theoretical and computational Chemistry, Organic/Natural Products Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Chemistry M.Sc
Specializations: Industrial Chemistry, Inorganic/Coordination Chemistry, Physical/Theoretical and computational Chemistry, Organic/Natural Products Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry
Minimum of 3 Semesters & Maximum of 4 Semesters
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Chemistry MPhil
Specializations: Industrial Chemistry, Inorganic/Coordination Chemistry, Physical/Theoretical and computational Chemistry, Organic/Natural Products Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry
Minimum of 3 Semesters & Maximum of 4 Semesters
Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil/Ph.D) Chemistry MPhil/PhD
Specializations: Industrial Chemistry, Inorganic/Coordination Chemistry, Physical/Theoretical and computational Chemistry, Organic/Natural Products Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Chemistry PhD
Specializations: Industrial Chemistry, Inorganic/Coordination Chemistry, Physical/Theoretical and computational Chemistry, Organic/Natural Products Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry
Minimum of 6 Semesters & Maximum of 8 Semesters

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Mathematics PGD
Specializations: Complex Analysis, Functional Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Fluid Dynamics, Analytical Dynamics, Biomathematics
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Mathematics M.Sc
Specializations: Complex Analysis, Functional Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Fluid Dynamics, Analytical Dynamics, Biomathematics
Minimum of 3 Semesters & Maximum of 4 Semesters
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Mathematics MPhil
Specializations: Complex Analysis, Functional Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Fluid Dynamics, Analytical Dynamics, Biomathematics
Minimum of 3 Semesters & Maximum of 4 Semesters
Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil/Ph.D.) Mathematics MPhil/PhD
Specializations: Complex Analysis, Functional Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Fluid Dynamics, Analytical Dynamics, Biomathematics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Mathematics PhD
Specializations: Complex Analysis, Functional Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Fluid Dynamics, Analytical Dynamics, Biomathematics
Minimum of 6 Semesters & Maximum of 8 Semesters

Professional Programmes

CENTRE FOR BLUE ECONOMY AND INNOVATION

3 programme(s) available
Doctor of Environmental Management (DEM) Doctoral
Six (6) Semesters
Master of Environmental Management (MEM) Master
Three (3) Semesters
Master of Disaster Risk Management (MDRM) Master
Three (3) Semesters

CENTRE FOR GOVERNANCE AND BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

4 programme(s) available
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Doctoral
Six (6) Semesters
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master
Three (3) Semesters
Master of Agribusiness Management (MABM) Master
Three (3) Semesters
Master of Public Administration (MPA) Master
Three (3) Semesters

INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) EDUCATION

1 programme(s) available
Postgraduate Diploma in Stem Education (PGDE) PGD
Specializations: Types of Admission: Full-Time and Part-Time
Two (2) Semesters

Other Information

A. General Admission Requirements for Academic Programmes

Candidates applying for Postgraduate Studies in Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa must have obtained at least five (5) credits in relevant subject in WASC, NECO, GCE (ordinary level or their equivalents,) NOTE: credit passes are required for English language and mathematics.

Postgraduate Diploma
Candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and two other relevant science subjects at 'O' Level.
Candidates with Bachelor's degree (B.Sc., B.Eng, B.Tech, B.Sc (Ed).) in relevant areas from OAUSTECH or other recognized universities with a minimum of Third Class Honours.
Candidate with the holders of HND in relevant areas from recognized Polytechnics may also be considered for admission.
Masters Degree
Candidates who possess a Bachelor's Degree in relevant areas from OAUSTECH or other recognized universities with a minimum of Second Class Honours.
Candidates with Third Class Honours Degree or HND (in relevant areas) with appropriate Postgraduate Diploma from any other recognized institutions with minimum of Second Class Lower (or at least Upper Credit in the Postgraduate Diploma). In addition, the holders of HND, PGD/PGDE certificates should satisfy the basic School Certificate or GCE Ordinary Level entry requirements.
MPhil Degree
Holders of Master of Science (M.Sc)/Master of Engineering (M.Eng) degree in relevant areas from OAUSTECH or other Universities who scored an overall average of above 50% in their course work at the Master level.
MPhil/PhD Conversion
A candidate with less than 60% weighted average scores but greater than or equal to 55% in the M.Tech/M.Sc, M.Sc.(ed)/M.Eng. programme in OAUSTECH and any other recognized institution may be admitted into the M. Phil/Ph.D. Programme.
Arrangement of Courses: In some cases, candidate for the M. Phil/Ph.D. programme may be advised to audit some courses as may be prescribed by the Department.
Registration for Conversion to Ph.D.: Candidate may be presented for Ph.D. conversion examination after the third semester. To be able to register for Ph.D. conversion, candidate must not obtain less than 60% in a seminar presentation and/or written examination. The conversion examination shall be conducted in accordance with the Postgraduate School regulations.
PhD Degree
Holders of Master's Degree from any University recognized by the National Universities Commission with a minimum of Second Class Lower, provided that satisfactory Masters degree research work formed part of the degree.
Referees Reports
Candidates should print out the referee forms provided in the application page for their referees to fill and return directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies. Applications shall not be processed unless the referee reports are available.
Other Information
Applicants are to note that a programme automatically lapse at the expiration of the maximum duration for each programme. However, a candidate may apply for an extension of not less than one semester for Masters and two semesters for Ph.D.
The applicants will undergo a screening exercise before shortlisting for admission.
Non–OAUSTECH graduates applying for Postgraduate Programme should request their previous institutions to forward their official academic transcripts to the address below: Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (PMB 353), Igbokoda Road, Okitipupa, Ondo State, latest SIX (6) weeks from the date of submitting the application form.
All Applications for MPhil & PhD should be accompanied with Research Proposal not more than 500 words in the desired area of proposed studies.

B. General Admission Requirements for Professional Programmes

Candidates for Professional Postgraduate Studies in the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa must have obtained at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects in WASC, NECO, GCE (ordinary level or their equivalents,) at not more than two (2) sittings NOTE: credit passes are required for English language and Mathematics.

Note: Credit passes in English Language and Mathematics are required for all the Courses EXCEPT MPA which accept a Pass in Math and a Credit pass in English Language.

Professional Masters
Candidates who possess a Bachelor's Degree in relevant areas from OAUSTECH or other recognized universities with a minimum of Second Class Honours.
Candidates with Third Class Honours Degree or HND (in relevant areas) with appropriate Postgraduate Diploma from any other recognized institutions with minimum of Second Class Lower (or at least Upper Credit in the Postgraduate Diploma). In addition, the holders of HND, PGD/PGDE certificates should satisfy the basic School Certificate or GCE Ordinary Level entry requirements.
Professional Doctoral
Holders of Master's Degree from any University recognized by the National Universities Commission with a minimum of Second Class Lower, provided that satisfactory Masters degree research work formed part of the degree.

A. Duration of Academic Programmes

Schools of Science, Agricultural, ICT and Earth Sciences
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
  • Minimum: 2 Semesters
  • Maximum: 4 Semesters
Master of Science (M.Sc)
  • Minimum: 3 Semesters
  • Maximum: 4 Semesters
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil)
  • Minimum: 3 Semesters
  • Maximum: 4 Semesters
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
  • Minimum: 6 Semesters
  • Maximum: 8 Semesters
School of Engineering and Engineering Technology
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
  • Duration: 4 semesters (24 months)
Master of Engineering (M.Eng)
  • Duration: 3 semesters (not more than 4 on full-time basis)
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil)
  • Duration: Minimum of 2 semesters on full-time basis
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
  • Full-Time: 6 - 10 semesters
  • Part-Time: 8 - 12 semesters

B. Duration for Professional Programmes

Centre for Blue Economy and Innovation, and Centre for Governance and Business Technology
  • Master: Three (3) Semesters
Centre for Blue Economy and Innovation, and Centre for Governance and Business Technology
  • Doctoral: Six (6) Semesters
Institute of STEM Education
  • PGDE: Two (2) Semesters

Required Fees

Application Fee: N20,000
Acceptance Fee: N50,000
Fees are subject to change. Please check the portal for the most current fee structure.

Application Procedures

Step 1: Visit the University's Postgraduate Portal: Apply Portal

Step 2: Create an account and fill in your personal and academic details.

Step 3: Upload required documents (passport photograph, credentials, etc.).

Step 4: Pay the application fee of N20,000 online.

Step 5: Submit your application and print the acknowledgement slip.

Step 6: Wait for the screening exercise and admission notification.


For detailed application procedures and requirements: Application Guideline

Important Notes:

  • All applications must be submitted online through the SPGS portal.
  • Closing date for submission of applications is January 23, 2027.
  • Visit the University Website: www.pgs.oaustech.edu.ng for more details.
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