MAUTECH Postgraduate Admission Form Guidelines and Requirements for 2026/2027

About This Admission Exercise

Eligible Postgraduate Faculties and Specializations

1. Faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Sciences

• Agricultural Economics and Extension: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
• Animal Science and Production: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
• Crop Protection and Crop Production (Agronomy): PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
• Soil Science: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

2. Faculty of Engineering and Technology

• Agricultural and Environmental Engineering: PGD, M.Eng., Ph.D.
• Chemical Engineering: PGD, M.Eng., Ph.D.
• Civil Engineering: PGD, M.Eng., Ph.D.
• Electrical / Electronics Engineering: PGD, M.Eng., Ph.D.
• Mechanical Engineering: PGD, M.Eng., Ph.D.

3. Faculty of Education

• Educational Management and Planning: PGD, M.Ed., Ph.D.
• Guidance and Counselling: PGD, M.Ed., Ph.D.
• Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics): PGD, M.Ed., Ph.D.
• Technology and Vocational Education: PGD, M.Tech.Ed., Ph.D.

4. Faculty of Environmental Sciences

• Architecture: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
• Building: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
• Environmental Management: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
• Geography and Surveying / Urban and Regional Planning: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

5. Faculty of Life Sciences & Faculty of Physical Sciences

• Biochemistry and Biotechnology: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
• Microbiology and Parasitology: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
• Industrial Chemistry: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
• Geology and Geophysics: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
• Mathematics and Statistics: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
• Physics: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

6. Faculty of Social and Management Sciences

• Accounting and Finance: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
• Business Administration: PGD, MBA, M.Sc., Ph.D.
• Economics: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
• Public Administration: PGD, MPA, M.Sc., Ph.D.

MAUTECH Postgraduate Entry Requirements

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Requirements

• First Degree Holders: Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree from MAU or any recognized university with a minimum of a Third Class Division.
• HND Holders: Candidates holding a Higher National Diploma (HND) must possess at least a Lower Credit classification (CGPA of 3.50 on a 5.00 scale) in a relevant field from an accredited polytechnic.
• Professional Qualifications: Holders of recognized professional qualifications accepted by the Senate and SPGS Board are also eligible.

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2. Master’s Degree Requirements (M.Sc., M.A., M.Ed., M.Eng., MBA, MPA)

• Academic Master’s: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from MAU or a recognized university with at least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division).
• Third Class / HND Holders: Candidates holding a Third Class degree or HND (Lower Credit) are eligible provided they possess a relevant Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) with a minimum pass grade of Lower Credit (CGPA of 3.50 on a 5.00 scale) from a recognized university.
• Qualifying Examination: Some departments may require candidates to sit for and pass a departmental qualifying examination prior to final selection.

3. Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Requirements

• Candidates must possess a Master’s degree (M.Sc., M.A., or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from an accredited university.
• Candidates whose Master’s coursework performance falls within a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5.00 scale (or a 50% weighted average mark) are eligible for M.Phil admission.

4. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Requirements

• Academic Benchmark: Candidates must hold an academic Master’s degree (M.Sc., M.A., M.Ed., M.Eng., or equivalent) from MAU or a recognized university with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50 on a 5.00 scale (or a weighted average score of 60% and above).
• Research Proposal: Ph.D. applicants must prepare and submit a structured Research Proposal/Synopsis outlining their research problem statement, objectives, literature baseline, and methodology.

Program Duration Schedules

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): Minimum of 2 semesters (12 calendar months); maximum of 4 semesters.
• Professional Master’s (MBA, MPA): Minimum of 2 to 3 semesters; maximum of 4 to 6 semesters.
• Academic Master’s (M.Sc., M.Eng., M.Ed.): Minimum of 3 semesters (18 calendar months); maximum of 6 semesters (36 calendar months).
• Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.): Minimum of 2 semesters; maximum of 4 semesters.
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): Minimum of 6 semesters (36 calendar months); maximum of 10 semesters (60 calendar months).

Critical General Criteria and Application Rules

⚠️ O’Level Matriculation Requirements: All prospective candidates must satisfy basic undergraduate matriculation criteria. Candidates must possess at least five (5) O’Level credit passes—including English Language and Mathematics—in SSCE (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB) obtained in not more than two sittings.

• Official Academic Transcripts: Applicants must request official academic transcripts from their previous tertiary institutions. Transcripts accompanied by a completed Transcript Request Form must be dispatched directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa State. Applications without official academic transcripts on file will not be processed.
• NYSC Certification: Nigerian candidates must upload and submit evidence of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) participation, presenting either a Discharge Certificate or an official Certificate of Exemption/Exclusion.
• Academic Referees: Candidates must provide active contact details and email addresses for three (3) referees who can attest to their character, academic performance, and research potential.

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Step-by-Step Application Portal Guide

1. Access the SPGS Portal: Open your web browser and navigate directly to the official portal at pgmau.admissions.cloud.
2. Create Candidate Account: Click on “Register” or “Create Candidate Account”. Enter a functional email address and active mobile phone number to generate login profile details.
3. Generate Invoice & Obtain Application PIN: Log into your profile to generate a payment invoice for the non-refundable application fee of ₦15,000.00.
4. Complete Application Fee Payment: Complete the payment online via authorized card transaction or designated portal payment channels.
5. Fill Application Forms: Return to your dashboard and fill out the online application form. Enter your personal bio-data, secondary O’Level results, tertiary qualifications, and referee details.
6. Upload Digital Documents: Scan and upload clear copies of your degree/HND certificates, NYSC discharge/exemption certificate, O’Level statements of result, passport photograph, and research proposal (for Ph.D. applicants).
7. Submit and Print Application Packages: Review all entries thoroughly and click Submit. Print two (2) duplicate hard copies of the completed application form and confirmation slip. Attach photocopies of your credentials to each copy and submit/mail the duplicate packages to the Secretary, SPGS, MAU, Yola.

What to Do Next After Applying

• Track Academic Transcripts: Confirm that your former institution’s Examinations and Records unit dispatches your official academic transcript accompanied by your MAU application number.
• Follow Up with Referees: Remind your three nominated referees to submit their evaluation reports through the portal link dispatched to their registered email addresses.
• Monitor Admission Portal: Check your application dashboard at https://pgmau.admissions.cloud/ regularly for screening dates, qualifying examination notices, or admission status updates.
• Prepare Acceptance & Registration Fees: Successful candidates will be required to pay a non-refundable Acceptance Fee upon admission prior to document verification and tuition payment.

Scam Prevention & Safety Tips

⚠️ Disclaimer: All payments for Modibbo Adama University postgraduate application forms, acceptance fees, and tuition fees must be made through authorized payment channels generated directly on the official portal  mau.edu.ng). The university does not collect fees through personal bank accounts, POS operators, or social media agents.

• Verify Web Addresses: Always check that your browser URL reads pgmau.admissions.cloud, or mau.edu.ng before submitting payment card details.
• Official Helpdesk Contact: Send inquiries strictly to official university channels at spgs@mau.edu.ng or contact the SPGS desk at +234 706 087 3036 | +234 803 349 6020.

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