This is to inform all prospective applicants and the general public that admission into the under-listed postgraduate programmes of the College of Postgraduate Studies, Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, for the 2025/2026 Academic Session will officially close on 28th February, 2026.

LIST OF AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION

FACULTY OF ARTS

Department of Arabic Studies

1. M.A. in Arabic (Language)
2. M.A. in Arabic (Literature)
3. Ph.D. in Arabic (Language)
4. Ph.D. in Arabic (Literature)

Department of Archaeology

1. PGD in Heritage and Museum Studies
2. M.A. in Archaeology
3. Ph.D. in Archaeology 

Department of Islamic Studies

1. M.A. in Islamic Studies with specialization in the following areas:
   a.  Islamic Jurisprudence
   b.  Islamic Political Thought
2. Ph.D. in Islamic Studies 
   a.  Islamic  Jurisprudence
   b.  Islamic Political Thought

Department of Christian Religious Knowledge

1. M.A. (Religious Studies) with specialization in the following areas: 
   a.  Christian Religious Ethics
   b.  Church History
   c,  Comparative Religion
   d.  Sociology of Religion
   e.  African Traditional Religion
   f.  Biblical Studies: (Old Testaments)
   g.  Biblical Studies: (New Testaments)
2. Ph.D. (Religious Studies) with specialization in the following areas:
   a.  Christian Religious Ethics
   b.  Church History
   c.  Comparative Religion
   d.  Sociology of Religion 
   e.  African Traditional Religion
   f.  Biblical Studies: (Old Testaments)
   g.  Biblical Studies: (New Testaments)

Department of English and Literary Studies  

1. M.A. in English (Language)
2. M.A. in English (Literature)
3. Ph.D. in English (Language)
4. Ph.D. in English (Literature)

Department of History & International Studies

1. M.A. in History & International Studies
2. Ph.D. in History & International Studies

Department of Linguistics & African Languages

1. PGD in Descriptive Linguistics
2. PGD in Applied Linguistics
3. M.A. in Applied Linguistics
4. M.A in Descriptive Linguistics
5. Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics
6. Ph.D. in Descriptive Linguistics

Department of Philosophy

1. PGD in Philosophy
2. M.A. in Philosophy with specialization in the following areas: 
   a.  Metaphysics
   b.  Epistemology
   c.  Ethics
   d.  Social and Political Philosophy
   e.  History of Philosophy 
3. Ph.D. in Philosophy with specialization in the following areas:
   a.  Metaphysics
   b.  Epistemology
   c.  Ethics
   d.  Social and Political Philosophy
   e.  History of Philosophy

Department of Theatre Arts

1. PGD in Theatre Arts
2. M.A. in Theatre Arts
3. Ph.D. in Theatre Arts

 FACULTY OF COMPUTING

Department of Computer Science

1. PGD in Computer Science
2. M.Sc. in Computer Science
3. Ph.D. in Computer Science

 FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Department of Business Education

1. M.Sc. Ed Business Education
2. Ph.D. Business Education

 Department of Educational Foundations

1. PGD in Education (PGDE)
2. M.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
3. M.Ed. Educational Measurement and Evaluation
4. Ph.D. Educational Measurement and Evaluation

Department of Science Education

1. M.Ed. Science Education
2. Ph.D. Science Education

 Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education

1. M.Ed. English Education
2. M.Ed. Social Studies
3. Ph.D. English Education

FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Department of Geography

1. PGD in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
2. M.Sc. in Geography
3. Ph.D. in Geography

 FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES

 Department of Biological Sciences

1. PGD in Biology
2. M.Sc. in Biology (Conservation Biology)
3. M.Sc. in Biology (Environmental Biology)
4. Ph.D. in Biology (Conservation Biology)
5. Ph.D. in Biology (Environmental Biology)

 Department of Botany

1. M.Sc. in Botany (Plant Biosystematics/Taxonomy)
2. M.Sc. in Botany (Mycology/Plant Pathology)
3. M.Sc. in Botany (Environmental Botany)

Department of Zoology

1. M.Sc. Applied Parasitology
2. M.Sc. Entomology
3. M.Sc. Fishery and Hydrobiology
4. Ph.D. Applied Parasitology
5. Ph.D. Entomology
6. Ph.D. Fishery and Hydrobiology

 FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

Department of Accounting

1. PGD in Accounting
2. M.Sc. Accounting
3. M.Sc. Forensic Accounting
4. M.Sc. Public Sector Accounting
5. M.Sc. Taxation
6. Ph.D. Accounting
7. Ph.D. Forensic Accounting
8. Ph.D. Public Sector Accounting
9. Ph.D. Taxation

Department of Business Administration

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Management (PGDM)
2. M.Sc. Business Administration
3. Ph.D. Business Administration

 Department of Finance

1. PGD in Finance
2. M.Sc. in Finance
3. Ph.D. in Finance

 Department of Public Administration

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Public Administration
2. Master of Public Administration (MPA)
3. M.Sc. Public Administration
4. Ph.D. Public Administration

 FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Department of Chemistry

1. PGD in Chemistry
2. M.Sc. in Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)
3. M.Sc. in Chemistry (Environmental Chemistry)
4. M.Sc. in Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry)
5. M.Sc. in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry)
6. Ph.D. in Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)
7. Ph.D. in Chemistry (Environmental Chemistry)
8. Ph.D. in Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry)
9. Ph.D. in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry)

Department of Industrial Chemistry

1. PGD in Industrial Chemistry
2. M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
3. Ph.D. Industrial Chemistry

 Department of Geology

1. PGD in Geology
2. M.Sc. in Geology (Hydrogeology)
3. M.Sc. in Geology (Mineral Exploration)
4. M.Sc. in Geology (Sedimentology/Petroleum)
5. M.Sc. in Geology (Applied Geophysics)
6. Ph.D. in Geology (Hydrogeology)
7. Ph.D. in Geology (Mineral Exploration)
8. Ph.D. in Geology (Sedimentology/Petroleum)
9. Ph.D. in Geology (Applied Geophysics)

Department of Physics

1. PGD in Physics
2. M.Sc. in Physics
3. Ph.D. in Physics

Department of Mathematics

1. PGD in Mathematics
2. M.Sc. in Mathematics
3. Ph.D. in Mathematics

Department of Statistics

1. PGD in Statistics
2. M.Sc. in Statistics
3. Ph.D. in Statistics

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

 Department of Economics

1. PGD in Economics
2. M.Sc. in Economics
3. Ph.D. in Economics

Department of Political Science

1. PGD in Political Science
2. M.Sc. in Political Science
3. M.Sc. in International Relations and Strategic Studies
4. Ph.D. in Political Science

Department of Library and Information Science

1. PGD in Library and Information Science
2. M.Sc. in Library and Information Science
3. Ph.D. in Library and Information Science

POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES UNDER THE INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES  

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Economics
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Economics
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Health Economics
5. Postgraduate Diploma in History and Cultural Studies
6. Postgraduate Diploma in Information Management
7. Postgraduate Diploma in Management
8. Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing
9. Postgraduate Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies
10. Master in Accounting and Finance (MAF)
11. Master in Border and Migration Studies
12. Master in Business Administration (MBA)
13. Master in Climate Change Resilience and Sustainability
14. Master in Development Studies
15. Master in Environmental Economics
16. Master in Financial Economics
17. Master in Health Economics
18. Master in Disaster and Humanitarian Studies
19. Master in Information Management
20. Master in International Relations and Strategic Studies
21. Master in Leadership and Development Studies
22. Master in Leadership, Security and Strategic Studies
23. Master in Legislative Studies
24. Master in Peace and Conflict Studies
25. Master in Population and Demographic Studies
26. Master in Public Health and Promotion
27. Master in Public Policy and Administrative Studies
28. Master in Public Sector Management
29. Master in Social Work
30. Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
31. Ph.D. in Border and Migration Studies
32. Ph.D. in Climate Change Resilience and Sustainability
33. Ph.D. in Development Studies
34. Ph.D. in Election and Party Politics
35. Ph.D. in Environmental Economics
36. Ph.D. in Financial Economics
37. Ph.D. in Health Economics
38. Ph.D. in Information Management
39. Ph.D. in Leadership and Development Studies
40. Ph.D. in Leadership and Strategic Studies
41. Ph.D. in Legislative Drafting
42. Ph.D. in Legislative Studies
43. Ph.D. in Parliamentary Administration
44. Ph.D. in Peace and Conflict Studies
45. Ph.D. in Population and Demographic Studies
46. Ph.D. in Public Sector Management
47. Ph.D. in Social Work 

POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES UNDER THE INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE AND DEMOCRATIC STUDIES, ABUJA (NILDS)

1. Ph.D. in Election and Party Politics
2. Ph.D. in Leadership and Development Studies
3. Ph.D. in Leadership and Strategic Studies
4. Ph.D. in Legislative Drafting
5. Ph.D. in Legislative Studies
6. Ph.D. in Parliamentary Administration
7. Ph.D. in Peace and Conflict Studies
8. Ph.D. in Public Sector Management

POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES UNDER THE INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES IN COLLABORATION WITH THE INSTITUTE FOR CRISIS RESOLUTION, PEACE BUILDING AND CONCILIATION, ABUJA

1. PGD in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
2. PGD in Criminology and Security Studies
3. PGD in Disaster and Risk Management
4. PGD in Cyber Security Studies
5. Master in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
6. Master in Criminology and Security Studies
7. Master in Disaster and Risk Management
8. Master in Cyber Security Studies

POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES UNDER THE CENTRE FOR SAFETY MANAGEMENT, FULOKOJA IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SAFETY ANALYTICS LIMITED

N.B Delivery Mode: All hybrid (Physical and Online)

1. Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Process Safety Management (Duration: intensive 6 months)
2. Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Workplace Safety Management (Duration: intensive 6 months)
3. Professional Master in Process Safety Management (Duration: 12 Months)
4. Professional Master’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health (Duration:12 Months)
5. Professional Master’s Degree in System Safety and Reliability Studies (Duration:12 Months)
6. Professional Master’s Degree in Environmental Safety and Health (Duration:12 Months)

POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES UNDER THE GLOBAL INSTITUTE FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES CONTROL (FULOKOJA)

1. PGD in Public Health
2. PGD in Community Health
3. PGD in Environmental and Occupational Health
4. PGD in Nutrition
5. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Molecular Biology and Genomics

POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES UNDER THE INSTITUTE FOR GENDER STUDIES (FULOKOJA)

 N.B Delivery Mode: All hybrid (Physical and Online)

Master in Gender Studies (M.GS) with specializations in the following areas:

1. Gender, Society and Development
2. Women and Human Security
3. Gender and Social Justice
4. Gender, Policy, and Governance

Ph.D. in Gender Studies with specializations in the following areas:

1. Gender, Society and Development
2. Women and Human Security
3. Gender and Social Justice
4. Gender, Policy, and Governance

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

(a) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) 

The Postgraduate Diploma Programme lasts for a minimum of two (2) Semesters and a maximum of four (4) Semesters. An applicant must possess a first degree not below a Third Class or an HND not below Lower Credit in a related discipline from a recognized institution, along with an NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate. A candidate must also have credits in English Language, Mathematics, and three (3) other relevant subjects at the O’ Level.

In addition to the above requirements, applicants seeking admission to the Centre for Safety Management who have considerable work experience in occupational safety, process safety, workplace safety, or related fields, or who hold equivalent professional certifications with significant industry experience, may be considered for the PGD Programmes.

(b) Master’s Degree (Academic and Professional) 

The Master’s Degree Programme is available for both Full-time and Part-time candidates. Full-time candidates require a minimum of four (4) Semesters and a maximum of six (6) Semesters, while Part-time candidates require a minimum of six (6) Semesters and a maximum of eleven (11) Semesters. All Master's Degree programmes include coursework. The following individuals may qualify for admission:

• Graduates of Federal University Lokoja or other recognized institutions who have earned a Bachelor's Degree with at least a Second-Class Division or equivalent. Candidates with a University Degree and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma from FUL or other recognized institutions, with at least a credit pass, may also qualify.
• Candidates with a Third-Class Bachelor's Degree and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma.
• Candidates with unclassified degrees averaging "C" or 50 and above, who may be required to take qualifying tests.
• Candidates must have five (5) relevant O’ Level credits, including English and Mathematics.
• NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
• Candidates may need to pass a Departmental Examination to determine their suitability for postgraduate studies.
• Candidates with other acceptable qualifications approved by the University Senate.
• In addition to the previously stated O’ Level requirements, admission into the Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programme in Molecular Biology and Genomics under the Global Institute for Infectious Diseases Control (FULokoja) is open to graduates from Nigerian universities recognized by the Senate of Federal University Lokoja (FUL). Eligible candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline, with a minimum of a Second-Class Lower Division. Additionally, candidates who have obtained an Upper Credit grade in PGD Microbiology from Federal University Lokoja or other institutions recognized by the Senate of FULokoja are also eligible to apply.
• Programmes under the Centre for Safety Management will require a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Physical Sciences, Health Sciences, Management Sciences, or other related fields from a recognized university. Candidates with a postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Safety, Environmental Management, Risk Management, or related fields from a recognized institution may be considered. A minimum of two years of professional experience in a safety-related field is desirable. Membership in a recognized professional safety body is an added advantage but not compulsory. 

• Similarly, admission into programmes at the Institute for Gender Studies (IGS) requires candidates to have a Bachelor’s degree (minimum Second-Class Lower) in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Humanities, or a related field. Relevant work experience in gender-related areas may be an added advantage for applicants.

(c) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 

The Ph.D. Programme runs for a minimum of six (6) Semesters and a maximum of ten (10) Semesters. Relevant courses may be prescribed, and a thesis is required at the end of the programme. The following individuals may qualify for admission:

• Graduates of Federal University Lokoja or other recognized institutions who have obtained a good Master’s degree (Academic) with a CGPA of not less than 4.0 on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on a 4-point scale, appropriate to the proposed area of study.
• Graduates of Federal University Lokoja or other recognized institutions with a Master of Philosophy degree relevant to the proposed area of study.
• In addition, candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Second Class Lower Division.
• Candidates must possess five (5) relevant O’ Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
• NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
• Candidates with other acceptable qualifications approved by the University Senate.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates are advised to apply online by visiting the University’s website at www.fulokoja.edu.ng. From the homepage, navigate to the Postgraduate Studies Portal, fill in the required details, and submit the application form. Please use the appropriate links provided below, based on the programme you wish to apply for. Kindly ensure that the programme is among those advertised before proceeding with your application:

• For Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Academic: https://pg.fulokoja.edu.ng/pgd/apply 
• For Master's Degree (M.Sc., M.A.) Academic: https://pg.fulokoja.edu.ng/masters/apply 
• For Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Academic: https://pg.fulokoja.edu.ng/phd/apply
• For all Postgraduate Professional Programmes: PGD, MASTER, and Ph.D Candidates should apply online at https://pg.fulokoja.edu.ng/iogads/ Click.

Note: The applicant must click Create your account using a valid email address, complete the required fields, and submit the application form.

For inquiries, please contact 08036490364, 08050606008, or 07037749455, or send an email to: [email protected].

Note: Application closes six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.

Signed
Usman Abdulkadir Yakubu MCIPM, MANUPA, MCIA
Deputy Registrar/Secretary, College of Postgraduate Studies
For Registrar