EBSU Postgraduate Courses and Admission Requirements 2026/2027

Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Abakaliki, offers a wide range of postgraduate programmes leading to qualifications such as PGD, PGDE, M.Sc., M.A., M.Ed., MBA, MPA, LL.M., MPH and Ph.D. across different faculties, institutes and centres.

For the 2026/2027 academic session, EBSU officially invited applications into postgraduate programmes in Agriculture and Natural Resources Management, Basic Clinical Sciences, Basic Medicine, Education, Health Science and Technology, Law, Clinical Medicine, Science, Social Science and Humanities, Management Sciences, Health Policy and Health Systems, Peace and Strategic Studies, and Reproductive Research and Development.

This guide provides the EBSU postgraduate courses and admission requirements, including the available programmes, qualification requirements for PGD, Master’s and Ph.D. applicants, O’Level requirements and other important conditions candidates should know before applying.

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EBSU Postgraduate Courses

The EBSU postgraduate courses are spread across several faculties and specialist institutes. Below is the programme list from the university’s official 2026/2027 postgraduate admission advert.

1. Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources Management

The Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources Management has postgraduate programmes in Agricultural Economics and Extension Management, Animal Science, Crop and Landscape Management, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Food Science and Technology, and Soil and Environmental Management.

Agricultural Economics and Extension Management

Programme	Levels Offered	Specialisations
Agricultural Economics	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.	Farm Management and Production Economics; Agricultural Marketing and Agribusiness Management; Agricultural Finance and Project Analysis; Agricultural Cooperatives and Entrepreneurship; Environmental Economics and Resource Economics
Agricultural Extension	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.	Rural Sociology and Development; Agricultural Extension and Communication; Agricultural Programme Planning and Evaluation Extension

Animal Science

Programme	Levels Offered
Animal Breeding and Genetics	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Animal Physiology	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Animal Production and Management	M.Sc., Ph.D.

The department also lists Animal Science PGD at the department level.

Crop and Landscape Management

Programme	Levels Offered	Specialisations
Crop Production and Landscape Management	PGD	—
Crop Production	MCP, M.Sc., Ph.D.	Agronomy; Crop Physiology; Horticulture; Plant Genetics and Breeding; Weed Science; Seed Science and Technology
Crop Protection	MCP, M.Sc., Ph.D.	Crop Protection; Agricultural Entomology; Phytopathology; Mycology; Bacteriology; Nematology; Virology

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Programme	Levels Offered
Aquaculture and Marine Biology	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Fish Breeding and Genetics	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Fish Nutrition and Fish Biology	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Fisheries Resources Economics, Extension and Management	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Fisheries Toxicology and Environmental Pollution	M.Sc., Ph.D.

The department also lists PGD and MFA programmes at the department level.

Food Science and Technology

Programme	Levels Offered
Food Chemistry and Biochemistry	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Food Processing and Storage	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Food Quality and Control and Assurance	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Food Engineering	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Nutrition	M.Sc., Ph.D.

The department also lists PGD and MFS at the department level.

Soil and Environmental Management

Programme	Levels Offered
Environmental Soil Science	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Environmental Management	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Pedology/Soil Survey and Land Use Planning/Soil Mineralogy	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Soil Chemistry/Soil Fertility	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Soil Physics/Soil Management and Conservation	M.Sc., Ph.D.

PGD is also listed at the department level.

2. Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences

The Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics offers:

Programme	Levels Offered
Pharmacology and Therapeutics	PGD, M.Sc.

These programmes are listed under the Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences in the 2026/2027 EBSU postgraduate advert.

3. Faculty of Basic Medicine

Programme	Levels Offered
Human Anatomy	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Human Physiology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

These are the postgraduate programmes listed for the Faculty of Basic Medicine.

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4. Faculty of Education

EBSU offers a broad range of postgraduate education programmes.

Arts and Social Science Education

Programme	Levels Offered
English Education	PGDE, M.Ed., Ph.D.
Social Studies and Civic Education	PGDE, M.Ed., Ph.D.
Economics Education	PGDE, M.Ed., Ph.D.
Igbo Education	PGDE, M.Ed., Ph.D.
Religion Education	PGDE, M.Ed., Ph.D.

Business Education

Programme	Levels Offered
Office Technology and Management Education	M.Ed., Ph.D.
Accounting Education	M.Ed., Ph.D.
Marketing Education	M.Ed., Ph.D.

PGDE is also listed at the department level.

Educational Foundations

Programme	Levels Offered
Curriculum Studies	M.Ed., Ph.D.
Educational Management	M.Ed., Ph.D.
Educational Psychology	M.Ed., Ph.D.
Guidance and Counselling	M.Ed., Ph.D.

PGDE is also listed at the department level.

Home Economics and Hospitality Management

Programme	Levels Offered
Clothing and Textiles	M.Ed., Ph.D.
Family and Consumer Science	M.Ed., Ph.D.
Family Relations and Child Development	M.Ed., Ph.D.
Foods, Nutrition and Hospitality Management	M.Ed., Ph.D.

PGDE is also listed at the department level.

Human Kinetics and Health Education

Programme	Levels Offered
Health Education	PGDE
Human Kinetics Education	PGDE
Exercise Physiology	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Public Health Education	M.Sc., Ph.D.
School Health Education	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Sports Management	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Sports Psychology	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Sports Sociology	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Sports Biomechanics	M.Sc., Ph.D.

Science Education

Programme	Levels Offered
Science Education	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Mathematics Education	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Measurement and Evaluation	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Computer Education	M.Sc., Ph.D.

PGDE is also listed at the department level.

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Special Education

Programme	Levels Offered
Special Education	PGDE, M.Ed., Ph.D.

Technology and Vocational Education

Programme	Levels Offered
Agricultural Education	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Building/Wood Work Technology Education	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Electrical/Electronics Technology Education	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Mechanical/Automobile Technology Education	M.Sc., Ph.D.

PGDE is also listed at the department level.

5. Faculty of Health Science and Technology

Medical Laboratory Science

Programme	Levels Offered
Clinical Chemistry	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Haematology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Histopathology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Microbiology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Nursing Science

Programme	Levels Offered
Medical Surgical Nursing	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Community Health Nursing	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Maternal and Child Health Nursing	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Nursing Administration and Management	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Nursing Education	M.Sc., Ph.D.

PGD Nursing Science is also listed at the department level.

6. Faculty of Law

EBSU’s postgraduate Law programmes include:

Programme	Levels Offered
Commercial and Industrial Law	PGD, LL.M., Ph.D.
Jurisprudence and International Law	PGD, LL.M., Ph.D.
Public and Private Law	PGD, LL.M., Ph.D.

These programmes are specifically listed in the 2026/2027 postgraduate admission advert.

7. Faculty of Clinical Medicine

Programme	Levels Offered
Public Health	Master of Public Health (MPH)

The 2026/2027 advert lists Public Health under the Faculty of Clinical Medicine.

8. Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science has one of the broadest postgraduate selections at EBSU.

Applied Biology

Programme	Levels Offered
Biosystematics	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Ecology and Environmental Biology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Epidemiology and Public Health Parasitology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Ethnomedicine and Wildlife Management	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Genetics and Molecular Biology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Hydrobiology and Fisheries	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Mycology/Plant Pathology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Applied Microbiology

Programme	Levels Offered
Environmental Microbiology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Industrial and Food Microbiology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Medical Microbiology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Pharmaceutical Microbiology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Medical Microbiology includes specialisations in Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Immunology, and Epidemiology and Public Health Microbiology.

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Biochemistry

Programme	Levels Offered
Industrial Biochemistry	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Medical Biochemistry	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Molecular Biology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Nutritional Biochemistry	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Pharmacology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Toxicology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Biotechnology

Programme	Levels Offered
Environmental Biotechnology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Food and Agricultural Biotechnology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Industrial Biotechnology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Medical Biotechnology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Computer Science

Programme	Levels Offered
Data Science and Analytics	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Computer Science	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Software Engineering and Development	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Geology and Exploration Geophysics

Programme	Levels Offered
Applied Geophysics	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Biostratigraphy, Stratigraphy and Sedimentology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Economic Geology and Geochemistry	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Environmental Geology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Mineral Exploration	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Mineralogy and Petrology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Petroleum Geology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Structural Geology and Tectonics	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Industrial Chemistry

Programme	Levels Offered
Analytical Chemistry	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Environmental Chemistry	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Inorganic Chemistry	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Organic Chemistry	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Petroleum Chemistry and Technology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Physical Chemistry	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Polymer Chemistry and Technology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Industrial Mathematics and Applied Statistics

Programme	Levels Offered
Applied Statistics	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Industrial Mathematics	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Industrial Physics

Programme	Levels Offered
Astrophysics	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Atmosphere Physics	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Engineering Physics/Electronics	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Geophysics	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Medical/Radiation Physics	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Solar Energy Physics	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Solid State Physics	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Theoretical High Energy Physics	M.Sc., Ph.D.

PGD Industrial Physics is also listed at the department level.

9. Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

Economics

Programme	Levels Offered
Economics	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

English Language and Literature

Programme	Levels Offered
English Language	PGD, M.A., Ph.D.
Literature	PGD, M.A., Ph.D.

History and International Relations

Programme	Levels Offered
History and International Relations	PGD, M.A., Ph.D.

Specialisation areas include Political History, Economic History, Diplomatic History, Health History, Comparative History, Social History, Military History, Intellectual History, International Studies, International Relations, Strategic Studies and Gender Studies.

Languages and Linguistics

Programme	Levels Offered
French Language	PGD, M.A., Ph.D.
French Literature	PGD, M.A., Ph.D.
Igbo Language	PGD, M.A., Ph.D.
Igbo Literature	PGD, M.A., Ph.D.
Linguistics	PGD, M.A., Ph.D.
Translation Studies	PGD, M.A., Ph.D.

Mass Communication

Programme	Levels Offered
Mass Communication	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Specialisations include Journalism and Media Studies, Development Communications Studies, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Advertising and Broadcasting.

Philosophy

PGD is listed at the department level, while the following are available as M.A. and Ph.D. programmes:

Programme	Levels Offered
African Philosophy	M.A., Ph.D.
Epistemology	M.A., Ph.D.
Ethics (Moral Philosophy)	M.A., Ph.D.
History of Western Philosophy	M.A., Ph.D.
Political and Social Philosophy	M.A., Ph.D.
Logic	M.A., Ph.D.
Western Metaphysics	M.A., Ph.D.

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Political Science

PGD is listed at the department level. The available M.Sc. and Ph.D. areas include:

Programme	Levels Offered
Conflict, Human Security and Strategic Studies	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Election Administration and Legislative Studies	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Governance and Development	M.Sc., Ph.D.
International Relations and Diplomatic Studies	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Political Theory and Methodology	M.Sc., Ph.D.

Psychology

PGD is listed at the department level. Postgraduate areas include:

Programme	Levels Offered
Clinical Psychology	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Community Psychology	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Counselling Psychology	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Developmental Psychology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Experimental Psychology	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Forensic Psychology	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Health Psychology	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Industrial/Organisational Psychology	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Managerial Psychology	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Physiological Psychology	M.Sc., Ph.D.
School Psychology	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Social Psychology	M.Sc., Ph.D.

Religion

PGD is listed at the department level. The M.A. and Ph.D. areas include:

Programme	Levels Offered
African Traditional Religion	M.A., Ph.D.
Biblical Studies – New Testament	M.A., Ph.D.
Biblical Studies – Old Testament	M.A., Ph.D.
Church History	M.A., Ph.D.
Comparative Religion	M.A., Ph.D.
Religion and Society	M.A., Ph.D.
Social Ethics	M.A., Ph.D.

Social Work

Programme	Levels Offered
Social Work	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Sociology and Anthropology

Programme	Levels Offered
Sociology and Anthropology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Specialisations include Industrial Sociology, Demography and Population, Medical Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Development and Gender.

All of these programmes are listed in the official EBSU 2026/2027 postgraduate advert.

10. Faculty of Management Sciences

Department	Programme	Levels Offered
Accountancy	Accountancy	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Accountancy	Master of Business Administration	MBA
Accountancy	Taxation	M.Sc.
Banking and Finance	Banking and Finance	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Banking and Finance	Business Administration (Banking and Finance)	MBA
Management	Business Management	PGD
Management	Entrepreneurship Development	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Management	Human Resource Management	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Management	General Management	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Management	Industrial and Labour Relationships	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Marketing	Marketing	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Public Administration	Public Administration	PGD, MPA, M.Sc., Ph.D.

11. Institute of Health Policy and Health Systems

Programme	Levels Offered
Health Policy and Health Systems	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

12. Institute of Peace and Strategic Studies

Programme	Levels Offered
Border Management and Peace Building	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Intelligence and Security Studies	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Peace, Conflict and Strategic Studies	PGD
Peace and Conflict Studies	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Strategic Leadership and Diplomatic Science	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

13. Centre for Reproductive Research and Development

Programme	Levels Offered
Assisted Reproductive Technology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Oncology Nursing	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Obstetrics Fistula	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Reproductive Health	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Renal Medicine	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Surgical Oncology	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

EBSU Postgraduate Admission Requirements

The EBSU postgraduate admission requirements depend on the level of programme being applied for and, in some cases, the specific department. The most important distinction is between PGD/PGDE, Master’s-level programmes and Ph.D. programmes.

General O’Level Requirement

EBSU’s published postgraduate requirements state that candidates seeking admission into the School of Postgraduate Studies must have a credit pass in O’Level English Language for all programmes.

Programme Category	O’Level Mathematics Requirement
Medical/Para-Medical Sciences, Pure and Applied Sciences, science-related programmes (including Agricultural Sciences and Education)	Credit pass
Management Sciences, Arts, Social Sciences and Law	Pass may be considered
Economics, Accountancy, Banking and Finance	Credit pass (stated exceptions)

This means that applicants should not assume that the same O’Level combination applies to every postgraduate course at EBSU.

EBSU PGD Admission Requirements

For Postgraduate Diploma programmes, EBSU’s published requirements provide several entry routes. A candidate may qualify with:

Entry Route	Condition
Bachelor’s degree	From EBSU or another institution recognised by the university’s Senate
HND	Passed at Upper Credit level in a related discipline
Third Class Bachelor’s degree	In an appropriate area, subject to the stated CGPA requirement
HND (Lower Credit)	In a related discipline, where the applicant has relevant work experience

For candidates with a Third Class degree, the published requirement states that the candidate should not have a CGPA below 2.00 on a 5-point scale.

Therefore, a candidate who does not meet the direct Master’s entry requirement may have the PGD route available, provided the candidate satisfies the requirements of the particular programme.

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EBSU Master’s Degree Admission Requirements

For Master’s programmes, EBSU’s published postgraduate requirements state that graduates of EBSU or other approved universities should have obtained the relevant degree with at least a good Second Class Honours or its equivalent.

Candidates who already hold an EBSU PGD or a PGD from another recognised institution may also qualify for Master’s admission where they have a CGPA of at least 2.50 on a 5-point scale or 60% average.

However, the published requirements identify some departmental exceptions. Economics, Psychology, Nursing Science and Applied Biology have higher stated PGD CGPA requirements, with the requirement indicated as 3.00 or 3.50 on a 5-point scale, depending on the programme.

This is important because meeting the general Master’s requirement does not automatically mean that a candidate qualifies for every EBSU Master’s programme.

EBSU M.Ed Admission Requirements

EBSU’s 2026/2027 advert lists a number of M.Ed. programmes, particularly within the Faculty of Education. These include:

M.Ed. Programmes
English Education
Social Studies and Civic Education
Economics Education
Igbo Education
Religion Education
Office Technology and Management Education
Accounting Education
Marketing Education
Curriculum Studies
Educational Management
Educational Psychology
Guidance and Counselling
Clothing and Textiles
Family and Consumer Science
Family Relations and Child Development
Foods, Nutrition and Hospitality Management
Special Education

The exact academic background required for admission depends on the particular programme. The 2026/2027 advert identifies the programmes and qualifications but does not provide individual entry requirements beside every programme.

EBSU MBA Admission Requirements

EBSU lists Master of Business Administration (MBA) under Accountancy and also lists an MBA in Banking and Finance under the Department of Banking and Finance.

Because the 2026/2027 advert does not state a separate detailed MBA entry requirement, applicants should confirm the departmental requirements applicable to the MBA option they intend to study.

EBSU MPA Admission Requirements

The 2026/2027 postgraduate advert lists Public Administration at PGD, MPA, M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels.

Therefore, candidates interested in Public Administration can apply for the relevant qualification level for which they satisfy the university’s admission conditions.

EBSU LL.M. Admission Requirements

The Faculty of Law offers LL.M. programmes in Commercial and Industrial Law, Jurisprudence and International Law, and Public and Private Law. The 2026/2027 advert lists LL.M. alongside PGD and Ph.D. options in these areas.

Applicants should ensure that their previous academic qualification is relevant to the proposed postgraduate Law programme and confirm any additional departmental conditions before applying.

EBSU MPH Admission Requirements

The 2026/2027 admission advert lists Master of Public Health (MPH) under the Faculty of Clinical Medicine.

The official advert identifies the programme but does not provide a separate detailed qualification breakdown for MPH on the two-page admission notice.

Candidates interested in the programme should therefore verify the specific academic and professional requirements from the relevant EBSU department before submitting an application.

EBSU Ph.D Admission Requirements

For Ph.D. admission, EBSU’s published postgraduate requirements state that candidates should have a relevant Master’s degree from an approved university. The published requirement gives a minimum of:

Grading Scale	Minimum CGPA
5-point scale	4.00
4-point scale	3.50

The proposed area of doctoral research must also correspond with the candidate’s academic background and the programme being applied for.

EBSU M.Sc./Ph.D Programme

EBSU also provides an M.Sc./Ph.D route in its published postgraduate requirements.

Candidates who have completed a Master’s programme but do not meet the required CGPA for direct Ph.D admission may be admitted through an appropriate Master’s/Ph.D route, such as M.Sc./Ph.D, M.Ed./Ph.D, LL.M./Ph.D or M.A./Ph.D, as applicable to the discipline.

The published requirement states that candidates proceeding through this route would need to meet the specified Master’s-course CGPA requirement before proceeding to the Ph.D stage without presenting a dissertation.

EBSU Postgraduate Programme Duration

The published EBSU postgraduate information gives the following programme durations:

Programme	Published Duration
PGD	12 calendar months / 3 semesters
Master’s	24 calendar months / 5 semesters
Ph.D	3 years / 6 semesters
M.Sc./Ph.D	4 years / 8 semesters

Candidates are expected to undertake the relevant coursework and submit project or research work as required by their programme.

Because programme structures can change, candidates should confirm the duration applicable to their specific programme at the point of admission.

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EBSU Postgraduate Admission: Important Requirements Before Applying

Apart from academic qualifications, there are several application requirements contained in EBSU’s official 2026/2027 admission instructions.

Requirement	Details
Academic transcripts	Applicants must request their previous institutions to send transcripts directly to the EBSU School of Postgraduate Studies at spgs@ebsu.edu.ng before the close of applications
Three referees	Reference letters from three referees are required, and two of the three must be academics acquainted with the applicant’s academic ability
Original documents	Applicants must upload the originals of all required documents before submitting the application

Applicants should therefore arrange their referees early rather than waiting until the application deadline, and prepare their academic credentials and other required documents before starting the online application.

Who Can Apply for EBSU Postgraduate Programmes?

EBSU postgraduate admission is open to candidates whose previous academic qualifications meet the requirements for their intended programme. Depending on the programme, applicants may enter through a Bachelor’s degree, HND, PGD, Master’s degree, or relevant professional or equivalent qualifications where recognised by the university.

The exact entry route depends on the postgraduate qualification and programme. For example, PGD admission has provisions for Bachelor’s degree holders, HND holders and certain Third Class degree holders, while Ph.D admission requires a relevant Master’s degree and the required postgraduate performance.

EBSU Postgraduate Courses: How to Choose the Right Programme

With the number of programmes offered by EBSU, applicants should not choose a postgraduate course based only on the name of the programme. Before applying, check:

Checklist Item	What to Confirm
Academic relevance	Whether your Bachelor’s or previous qualification is relevant to the proposed programme
O’Level subjects	Whether your O’Level subjects meet the requirements
CGPA	Whether your CGPA meets the required threshold
Programme level	Whether the programme is offered at PGD, Master’s or Ph.D level
Specialisation	Whether the programme has a specialisation that matches your intended area of study
Transcript	Whether your academic transcript can be obtained and sent to EBSU
Departmental conditions	Whether the specific department has additional requirements

This is particularly important for programmes with specialised requirements.

Also read: KWASU Postgraduate School Fees 2026/2027: Full Fee Breakdown for PGD, Master’s and ph.D Programmes

EBSU Postgraduate Courses and Requirements – Frequently Asked Questions

Does EBSU offer PGD programmes?

Yes. EBSU offers PGD programmes in numerous disciplines, including Agriculture, Science, Law, Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Education, Health-related fields and several specialist institutes.

Does EBSU offer Master’s programmes?

Yes. The university offers M.Sc., M.A., M.Ed., MBA, MPA, LL.M., MPH and other Master’s-level programmes depending on the discipline.

Does EBSU offer Ph.D programmes?

Yes. The 2026/2027 postgraduate admission advert contains Ph.D programmes across Agriculture, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Science, Social Sciences and Humanities, Management Sciences and specialist institutes.

Can I use an HND to apply for EBSU postgraduate admission?

HND holders are recognised under the published PGD admission requirements. An HND at Upper Credit level in a related discipline can qualify for PGD admission, while an HND at Lower Credit level may also be considered where the applicant has relevant work experience.

Can a Third Class graduate apply for EBSU postgraduate admission?

Yes, the published requirements provide a route into PGD programmes for holders of a Third Class degree, subject to the stated minimum CGPA of 2.00 on a 5-point scale.

However, Third Class graduates should not assume that they can proceed directly into every Master’s programme. The Master’s requirements are different.

What CGPA is required for EBSU Master’s admission?

The general published requirement for candidates entering a Master’s programme with a PGD is at least 2.50 CGPA on a 5-point scale or 60% average. Some departments have higher requirements.

What CGPA is required for EBSU Ph.D admission?

The published EBSU postgraduate requirement states a minimum of 4.00 CGPA on a 5-point scale or 3.50 CGPA on a 4-point scale for candidates seeking direct Ph.D admission from a Master’s programme.

Does EBSU require Mathematics for postgraduate admission?

The requirement depends on the programme. EBSU’s published information states that candidates in Medical/Para-Medical Sciences, Pure and Applied Sciences and science-related programmes are required to have a credit pass in Mathematics. Candidates for Management Sciences, Arts, Social Sciences and Law may be considered with a pass, although Economics, Accountancy and Banking and Finance are specifically identified as requiring a credit pass in O’Level Mathematics.

Does EBSU require academic transcripts?

Yes. Applicants for the 2026/2027 postgraduate admission exercise were instructed to request their previous institutions to send academic transcripts directly to spgs@ebsu.edu.ng before the application deadline.

How many referees are required for EBSU postgraduate admission?

Three referees are required. Two of the three must be academics who are acquainted with the applicant’s academic ability.

Final Takeaway

The EBSU postgraduate courses cover a wide range of academic and professional fields, from Agriculture, Science, Education, Law and Health Sciences to Management, Social Sciences, Humanities, Peace and Strategic Studies and Reproductive Health.

For admission requirements, the qualification you need depends heavily on the programme. A PGD applicant may qualify through a Bachelor’s degree, HND or Third Class degree route, while Master’s applicants generally need a relevant Bachelor’s degree or qualifying PGD. Ph.D applicants require a relevant Master’s degree and the required postgraduate CGPA.

The 2026/2027 EBSU postgraduate advert also requires applicants to submit the original documents requested, provide three referees and arrange for their academic transcripts to be sent directly to the School of Postgraduate Studies.

Because EBSU’s official 2026/2027 advert identifies the programmes but does not state a separate entry requirement beside every individual course, candidates should treat the general requirements as a starting point and confirm any additional departmental requirements for their chosen programme before applying.

For the most complete programme list, the official 2026/2027 EBSU postgraduate admission advert should be used alongside the university’s current faculty information.

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