If you are looking for OOU postgraduate courses and admission requirements, Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, currently has a broad postgraduate offering covering Arts, Sciences, Management, Social Sciences, Education, Law, Pharmacy, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Agriculture and health-related disciplines.

For the 2026/2027 academic session, OOU’s Postgraduate School lists programmes leading to Postgraduate Diplomas, academic Master’s degrees, professional Master’s degrees, M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D qualifications. The university also offers both full-time and part-time study for many programmes, although some courses are restricted to one mode of study.

This guide brings the two things prospective students usually want to see together: the OOU postgraduate courses available for 2026/2027 and the admission requirements for the different qualification levels and selected programmes.

Also read: LAUTECH Postgraduate Courses and Admission Requirements for 2026/2027 Academic Session

OOU Postgraduate Courses at a Glance

OOU’s 2026/2027 postgraduate list is extensive. Rather than treating every programme as if it has the same entry route, the university separates its postgraduate offering into different qualification types.

These include:

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Academic Master’s degrees
• Professional Master’s degrees
• M.Phil/Ph.D
• Ph.D

Some programmes are available on a full-time and part-time basis, while others are restricted to full-time or part-time study.

Below is the current programme list arranged by faculty.

OOU Postgraduate Courses for 2026/2027

Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts has postgraduate options in English, Yoruba, French, History and Diplomatic Studies, Philosophy and Religious Studies.

English

• M.A. English (Language)
• M.A. English (Literature)
• M.Phil/Ph.D. English Language
• Ph.D. English Language
• M.Phil/Ph.D. English Literature
• Ph.D. English Literature

Linguistics and Nigerian Languages

• M.A. Yoruba (Language)
• M.A. Yoruba (Literature)
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Yoruba (Language)
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Yoruba (Literature)
• Ph.D. Yoruba (Language)
• Ph.D. Yoruba (Literature)

Foreign Languages

• M.A. French Studies
• M.Phil/Ph.D. French Studies
• Ph.D. French Studies

History and Diplomatic Studies

• Master in Diplomacy and Strategic Studies — Professional
• M.A. History and Diplomatic Studies
• M.Phil/Ph.D. History and Diplomatic Studies
• Ph.D. History and Diplomatic Studies

Philosophy

• M.A. Philosophy
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Philosophy
• Ph.D. Philosophy

Religious Studies

• M.A. Christian Studies
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Christian Studies
• Ph.D. Christian Studies
• M.A. Islamic Studies
• Ph.D. Islamic Studies

The university indicates that most of these programmes are available in both full-time and part-time modes.

Faculty of Science

The Science postgraduate offering covers Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Microbiology, Physics, Botany and Zoology/Environmental Biology.

Chemical Sciences

• M.Sc. Chemistry
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Chemistry
• Ph.D. Chemistry

Earth Sciences

• M.Sc. Geology
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Geology
• Ph.D. Geology

The M.Sc. Geology programme is listed as full-time, while the research programmes have broader study-mode options.

Mathematical Sciences

• M.Sc. Mathematics
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Mathematics
• Ph.D. Mathematics

Statistics

• Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics
• M.Sc. Statistics
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Statistics
• Ph.D. Statistics

Computer Science

• Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science
• M.Sc. Computer Science
• Master in Information Science — Professional
• M.Sc. Information Sciences
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Computer Science
• Ph.D. Computer Science

The Master in Information Science is listed as part-time only.

Microbiology

• M.Sc. Microbiology
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Microbiology
• Ph.D. Microbiology

Physics

• Postgraduate Diploma in Physics
• Master in Laboratory Technology — Professional
• M.Sc. Laboratory Technology
• M.Sc. Physics
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Physics
• Ph.D. Physics

Plant Science

• M.Sc. Botany
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Botany
• Ph.D. Botany

Zoology and Environmental Biology

• Postgraduate Diploma in Zoology
• Master in Laboratory Technology (Zoology) — Professional
• M.Sc. Zoology
• M.Sc. Laboratory Technology (Zoology)
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Zoology
• Ph.D. Zoology

These programmes are listed in OOU’s current 2026/2027 postgraduate admission schedule.

Also read: FUOYE Postgraduate Admission Requirements for PGD, Masters, M.Phil and PhD (2026/2027 Session)

Faculty of Administration and Management Sciences

If your interest is accounting, finance, business, public administration, transport or industrial relations, OOU has several postgraduate routes within this faculty.

Accounting

• Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
• M.Sc. Accounting
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Accounting
• Ph.D. Accounting

Banking and Finance

• Postgraduate Diploma in Finance
• Master in Banking and Finance (MBF) — Professional
• M.Sc. Finance
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Finance
• Ph.D. Finance

Business Administration

• Postgraduate Diploma in Management
• M.Sc. Business Administration
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Business Administration
• Ph.D. Business Administration

Transport Management

• Postgraduate Diploma in Transport Studies
• Master in Transport Studies — Professional
• M.Sc. Transport Studies
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Transport Studies
• Ph.D. Transport Studies

Public Administration

• Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration
• Master in Public Administration (MPA) — Professional
• M.Sc. Public Administration
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Public Administration
• Ph.D. Public Administration

Industrial Relations and Personnel Management

• Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial and Labour Relations
• Master in Industrial Relations and Human Resources Management — Professional
• M.Sc. Industrial Relations and Human Resources Management

Cooperatives and Rural Development

• M.Sc. Cooperatives and Rural Development
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Cooperatives and Rural Development
• Ph.D. Cooperatives and Rural Development

OOU lists several of the professional programmes in this faculty as full-time and part-time, while Transport Studies and some PGD programmes have more specific mode restrictions.

Faculty of Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences gives applicants options in Economics, Geography, Mass Communication, Sociology, Political Science and Psychology.

Economics

• Postgraduate Diploma in Economics
• M.Sc. Economics
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Economics
• Ph.D. Economics

Geography

• Postgraduate Diploma in Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing
• Master in Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing — Professional
• M.Sc. Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing
• M.Sc. Geography
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Geography
• Ph.D. Geography

Mass Communication

• Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations
• M.Sc. Mass Communication
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Mass Communication
• Ph.D. Mass Communication

Sociology

• M.Sc. Sociology
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Sociology
• Ph.D. Sociology

Political Sciences

• M.Sc. Political Science
• M.Sc. Governance Studies
• Master in Governance Studies
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Governance Studies
• Ph.D. Governance Studies

Psychology

• M.Sc. Psychology
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Psychology
• Ph.D. Psychology

The current OOU postgraduate admission list shows full-time and part-time options for these programmes unless a particular programme is otherwise specified.

Faculty of Education

Education is another major postgraduate area at OOU, with programmes spanning educational technology, evaluation, counselling, educational foundations, business education, language education, social studies, physical education and health education.

Science and Technology Education

• M.Ed. Science Education
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Science Education
• Ph.D. Science Education
• M.Ed. Mathematics Education
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Mathematics Education
• Ph.D. Mathematics Education
• M.Ed. Educational Technology
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Educational Technology
• Ph.D. Educational Technology
• M.Ed. Educational Evaluation
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Educational Evaluation
• Ph.D. Educational Evaluation

Educational Foundations and Counselling

• M.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
• Master in Labour and Trade Unionism — Professional
• M.Ed. Labour and Trade Unionism
• M.Ed. Educational Foundations
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Educational Foundations
• Ph.D. Educational Foundations
• Master in Personnel Psychology — Professional
• M.Ed. Personnel Psychology
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Applied Psychology
• Ph.D. Applied Psychology

Educational Management and Business Studies

• Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship Education
• M.Ed. Educational Management
• M.Ed. Business Education
• Ph.D. Educational Management
• Ph.D. Business Education

Arts and Social Science Education

• M.A.Ed. Language Education
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Language Education
• Ph.D. Language Education
• M.Ed. Social Studies Education
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Social Studies Education
• Ph.D. Social Studies Education

Human Kinetics and Health Education

• M.Ed. Physical Education
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Physical Education
• Ph.D. Physical Education
• M.Ed. Health Education
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Health Education
• Ph.D. Health Education

Institute of Education

• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

The PGDE is particularly relevant to graduates who want to move into the teaching profession but do not have a first degree specifically in Education. The actual programme-specific eligibility should still be checked before application.

Faculty of Law

OOU offers four postgraduate routes in Law:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Law
• Master of Laws (LL.M)
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Law
• Ph.D. Law

The PGD in Law is listed as part-time only, while the LL.M, M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D programmes are available in both full-time and part-time modes.

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

The postgraduate courses include:

Anatomy

• Postgraduate Diploma in Anatomy
• M.Sc. Anatomy
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Anatomy
• Ph.D. Anatomy

Biochemistry

• Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry
• M.Sc. Biochemistry
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Biochemistry
• Ph.D. Biochemistry

Chemical Pathology and Immunology

• M.Sc. Chemical Pathology
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Chemical Pathology
• Ph.D. Chemical Pathology

Medical Microbiology and Parasitology

• M.Sc. Medical Microbiology
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Medical Microbiology
• Ph.D. Medical Microbiology

Physiology

• M.Sc. Physiology
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Physiology
• Ph.D. Physiology

Morbid Anatomy and Histopathology

• M.Sc. Cancer Science
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Cancer Science
• Ph.D. Cancer Science

Pharmacology

• M.Sc. Pharmacology
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Pharmacology
• Ph.D. Pharmacology

A notable point here is that OOU lists the Anatomy, Biochemistry, Chemical Pathology, Medical Microbiology and Physiology postgraduate programmes under part-time study, while Cancer Science and Pharmacology have both full-time and part-time options.

Faculty of Clinical Sciences

The current 2026/2027 list contains:

• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Anaesthesia

Both programmes are listed under the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, with full-time and part-time study indicated.

Faculty of Agricultural Management and Rural Development

This faculty covers agricultural economics, extension, rural sociology, farm management, agribusiness and hospitality-related programmes.

Agricultural Economics and Farm Management

• Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics
• M.Sc. Agricultural Economics
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Agricultural Economics
• Ph.D. Agricultural Economics
• M.Sc. Farm Management
• M.Sc. Agribusiness and Finance
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Agribusiness and Farm Management
• Ph.D. Agribusiness and Farm Management

Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology

• Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension
• M.Sc. Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
• Ph.D. Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology/Development

Home Science and Hospitality Management

• Postgraduate Diploma in Home Science and Hospitality Management
• M.Sc. Home Science and Hotel Management
• M.Sc. Home Science and Hospitality Management

All three departments have full-time and part-time options for the programmes listed in the 2026/2027 admission schedule.

Also read: FUOYE Postgraduate Courses: Full List of Programmes Offered for 2026/2027 Academic Session

Faculty of Agricultural Production and Renewable Resources

Animal Production

• Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Production
• M.Sc. Animal and Poultry Production
• M.Sc. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Animal Production
• Ph.D. Animal Production
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology
• Ph.D. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology

Crop Production

• Postgraduate Diploma in Crop Production
• Postgraduate Diploma in Crop Protection
• Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Pollution and Material Resources Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Soil Science
• M.Sc. Soil Science
• M.Sc. Crop Protection
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Crop Protection
• Ph.D. Crop Protection
• M.Sc. Crop Production
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Crop Production
• Ph.D. Crop Production
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Soil Science
• Ph.D. Soil Science

These programmes are listed as full-time and part-time.

Faculty of Pharmacy

OOU’s Pharmacy postgraduate programmes include:

Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry

• Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Analysis
• M.Sc. Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry
• Ph.D. Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry

Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology

• M.Sc. Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology
• Ph.D. Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmacognosy

• M.Sc. Pharmacognosy
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Pharmacognosy
• Ph.D. Pharmacognosy

Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy

• M.Sc. Clinical Pharmacy
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Clinical Pharmacy
• Ph.D. Clinical Pharmacy

The university lists M.Sc. Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology and M.Sc. Pharmacognosy as full-time programmes, while the other listed options have full-time and part-time availability.

Faculty of Engineering

The Engineering postgraduate offering is concentrated in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Agricultural Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Computer Engineering

• Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Engineering

Electrical/Electronics Engineering

• Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• M.Sc. Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Ph.D. Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Agricultural Engineering

• Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

• Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Master in Energy Technology and Management — Professional
• M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
• Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering

The PGD programmes in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Agricultural Engineering and Mechanical Engineering are listed as part-time. The Mechanical Engineering professional Master’s programme is also part-time.

Faculty of Environmental Studies

OOU offers postgraduate programmes in Urban and Regional Planning, Architecture, and Fine and Applied Arts.

Urban and Regional Planning

• Postgraduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning
• M.Sc. Urban and Regional Planning
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Urban and Regional Planning
• Ph.D. Urban and Regional Planning

Architecture

• M.Sc. Architecture
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Architecture
• Ph.D. Architecture

The Architecture programmes are listed as full-time.

Fine and Applied Arts

• M.FA. Fine and Applied Arts
• M.A. Fine and Applied Arts
• M.Phil/Ph.D. Fine and Applied Arts
• Ph.D. Fine and Applied Arts

The Fine and Applied Arts programmes are available in both full-time and part-time modes.

Also read: UNIABUJA Postgraduate Admission Form 2026/2027: Courses, Requirements and How to Apply

OOU Postgraduate Admission Requirements

Now to the part that matters most to applicants: what qualification do you need before OOU will consider you for postgraduate admission?

OOU divides its general admission requirements according to the type of postgraduate programme.

Requirement for OOU Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

For a PGD programme, OOU requires either:

• A Bachelor’s degree from OOU or another university approved by the Senate, with not less than Third Class; or
• An HND at not less than Lower Credit level.

This gives PGD programmes a relatively broad entry route for graduates who may not meet the direct Master’s requirement.

The relevant undergraduate qualification must, however, be appropriate for the PGD programme being applied for.

OOU Master’s Degree Requirements

For academic Master’s programmes such as M.A., M.Sc., M.Ed. and M.FA., OOU normally requires a minimum of Second Class Lower Bachelor’s degree from OOU or another Senate-approved university in a relevant discipline.

The word relevant matters here.

Having a Second Class Lower degree does not automatically qualify an applicant for every Master’s programme at OOU. Some departments specify the accepted academic backgrounds separately.

For example, OOU has special requirements for programmes in Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Cancer Science, Architecture and other specialised fields.

OOU Professional Master’s Requirements

Professional Master’s programmes generally require one of the following routes:

Route 1:
A Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Lower from OOU or another Senate-approved university.

Route 2:
A Third Class Bachelor’s degree plus a credit-level PGD in a relevant programme.

Route 3:
An HND with at least Lower Credit, together with a relevant PGD and/or fellowship of an appropriate professional body.

This is particularly useful for applicants considering professional programmes such as MBA-type, MPA-type or specialist professional Master’s programmes.

OOU M.Phil/Ph.D Admission Requirements

OOU uses the M.Phil/Ph.D route for candidates whose Master’s qualification does not meet the threshold for direct Ph.D admission.

For candidates from other universities, a relevant Master’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 can lead to provisional admission into the M.Phil/Ph.D programme.

The candidate must then complete the prescribed coursework and attain a minimum CGPA of 3.50 to proceed to the Ph.D stage.

This distinction is important:

3.00 Master’s CGPA does not mean automatic direct Ph.D admission at OOU.

For candidates in this category, OOU’s published route is M.Phil/Ph.D first, followed by conversion based on performance.

OOU Ph.D Admission Requirements

For direct Ph.D admission, OOU’s general requirement is a relevant Master’s degree from OOU with a CGPA of 3.50 or above.

OOU graduates with Master’s CGPA between 3.00 and 3.49 are instead admitted provisionally into M.Phil/Ph.D and must meet the required performance after two semesters before proceeding to Ph.D.

Candidates with Master’s degrees from other universities and a CGPA of at least 3.00 are also directed through the M.Phil/Ph.D route rather than direct Ph.D admission under the general rule.

OOU O’Level Requirements

OOU’s current postgraduate admission requirements include an important general O’Level condition.

The university states that all programmes require credit passes in English Language and Mathematics, plus three other relevant credits.

That means applicants should not look only at their degree classification when checking OOU postgraduate eligibility.

The O’Level requirements still have to be satisfied.

Some programmes also have additional subject-specific conditions.

For example, the university’s specific requirement for PGD Law includes English Language and English Literature among the required O’Level credits, together with at least a pass in Mathematics.

OOU NYSC Requirement for Postgraduate Admission

One requirement that applicants should not overlook is NYSC documentation.

OOU states that possession of an NYSC Discharge, Exemption or Exclusion Certificate issued by the Directorate is compulsory for admission into its postgraduate programmes.

Therefore, prospective applicants should have the appropriate NYSC document available when preparing their postgraduate application.

OOU Postgraduate Transcript Requirement

OOU also requires applicants to arrange for their academic transcripts to be forwarded by their previous institutions.

The university instructs applicants to request their alma mater to forward transcripts covering the relevant HND, first degree, PGD or Master’s degree to the Secretary, Postgraduate School.

This requirement is especially important for candidates coming from universities other than OOU.

It is better to begin the transcript process early rather than wait until after submitting the online application.

Programme-Specific OOU Admission Requirements

The general requirements are only part of the story. OOU publishes additional conditions for a number of programmes.

Here are some of the more important ones.

OOU Postgraduate Law Requirements

PGD Law

Applicants need at least a Third Class Bachelor’s degree in Law from OOU or another approved university.

They must also have at least five O’Level credits, including:

• English Language
• English Literature

and at least a pass in Mathematics.

LL.M

Applicants need an LL.B degree from OOU or another university recognised by the Senate, with at least Second Class Lower.

M.Phil/Ph.D Law

The published requirement is an LL.M with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 for the M.Phil/Ph.D route.

Ph.D Law

Direct Ph.D admission requires an LL.M from OOU with a CGPA of 3.50 or above.

OOU Postgraduate Anaesthesia Requirement

For the Postgraduate Diploma in Anaesthesia, OOU requires a good First Degree in Medicine and Surgery from OOU or another university approved by the Senate.

This is therefore not a programme that a graduate from an unrelated discipline can enter through the ordinary PGD route.

OOU MPH Admission Requirements

For the Master of Public Health, OOU’s published requirement is specifically medical.

Applicants should have an M.B.B.S. or equivalent medical/dental qualification such as MBBS/BDS from a recognised university.

The university also requires at least five years of qualification experience, including internship and NYSC service plus three years of work experience in areas relevant to Public Health.

This makes the OOU MPH requirement substantially different from the general academic Master’s requirement.

OOU Pharmaceutical Analysis PGD Requirement

The Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Analysis accepts candidates with a Third Class honours degree in a relevant science discipline.

OOU specifically lists areas such as:

• Pharmacy
• Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Industrial Chemistry
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• Pharmacology
• Veterinary Medicine
• Other allied disciplines

Candidates with at least Lower Credit HND in relevant areas may also be considered.

Also read: FUNAAB Postgraduate Courses and Admission Requirements for 2026/2027 Session

OOU Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry Requirement

For M.Sc. Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, OOU requires at least a Second Class Lower degree in one of the specified relevant disciplines, including:

• Pharmacy
• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Botany

Candidates may also be required to undergo a selection process.

OOU Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology Requirement

Applicants for M.Sc. Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology need a qualifying Pharmacy degree.

OOU states that applicants may hold an unclassified first degree in Pharmacy or a classified Pharmacy degree not below Second Class Lower.

Candidates must also have obtained acceptable grades, not below C, in Pharmaceutics courses during their final-year undergraduate examinations.

OOU Architecture Admission Requirements

For M.Sc. Architecture, OOU requires a Bachelor of Architecture degree from OOU or another university recognised by the Senate, with a minimum 2.50 on a 5-point scale.

For M.Phil/Ph.D Architecture, the published minimum Master’s CGPA is 3.00.

Direct Ph.D admission requires a Master’s degree in Architecture with a minimum 3.50 CGPA, and the applicant must submit a research proposal with the application for evaluation.

OOU Fine and Applied Arts Requirements

For the Master’s programmes in Fine and Applied Arts, OOU requires a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with at least Second Class Lower.

For M.Phil/Ph.D Fine and Applied Arts, OOU requires an M.A. in Fine and Applied Arts with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.

Direct Ph.D admission requires an M.A. or MFA from OOU with a CGPA of 3.50 or above.

OOU Urban and Regional Planning Requirements

For M.Sc. Urban and Regional Planning, OOU requires a B.Sc. in Urban and Regional Planning with at least Second Class Lower.

For M.Phil/Ph.D Urban and Regional Planning:

• OOU graduates with a Master’s CGPA of 3.00–3.49 may enter the M.Phil/Ph.D route.
• Candidates from other recognised universities require a minimum 3.00 CGPA.

For direct Ph.D admission, the Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning must have a CGPA of 3.50 or above.

OOU Governance Studies Requirements

Governance Studies has its own entry conditions.

For M.Sc. Governance Studies, applicants normally need at least a Second Class Honours Lower Division degree in:

• Social Sciences
• Administration and Management Sciences
• Law

Candidates without a background in Governance Studies or the listed fields need a PGD in Governance Studies or another relevant field.

The professional Master’s route is broader. Candidates with a Third Class degree or HND not below Lower Credit may be considered where they also have a relevant PGD.

For M.Phil/Ph.D Governance Studies, the university lists relevant Master’s degrees from areas including:

• Governance Studies
• Political Science
• Public Administration
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• International Relations
• Local Government Studies

The published CGPA thresholds determine whether the applicant enters the M.Phil/Ph.D route and whether they can subsequently proceed to Ph.D.

Direct Ph.D Governance Studies requires a relevant Master’s degree with a minimum 3.50 CGPA or 60% average.

OOU Computer Science Ph.D Requirements

For M.Phil/Ph.D Computer Science, OOU requires an M.Sc. in Computer Science with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from OOU or another recognised university.

Direct Ph.D Computer Science admission requires an M.Sc. Computer Science from OOU with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 and above.

How Long Do OOU Postgraduate Programmes Take?

The duration depends on the qualification and whether the student is studying full-time or part-time.

OOU’s current 2026/2027 postgraduate information gives these minimum and maximum periods:

Programme	Full-time minimum	Part-time minimum	Maximum
PGD	2 semesters	3 semesters	4 / 6 semesters
Academic Master’s	3 semesters	4 semesters	6 / 8 semesters
Professional Master’s	3 semesters	4 semesters	6 / 8 semesters
Ph.D	6 semesters	8 semesters	10 / 12 semesters

The university therefore gives part-time students a longer minimum duration for each category.

What OOU Requires From Applicants Beyond Academic Qualifications

There are a few practical requirements that can easily be missed when applicants focus only on CGPA.

OOU requires candidates to:

• Meet the relevant O’Level requirements.
• Have the appropriate NYSC Discharge, Exemption or Exclusion Certificate.
• Arrange for academic transcripts to be sent from their previous institution.
• Submit photocopies of certificates listed on the application form, including degree, diploma, NYSC and professional certificates where applicable.
• Satisfy the matriculation requirements of the department running the programme.
• For Ph.D applications, contact the relevant department to confirm supervisor availability and vacancies before applying.

That final point is especially relevant to doctoral applicants. A candidate can meet the academic requirement and still need to confirm that the department has an available supervisor and research capacity.

Also read: Afe Babalola University Postgraduate Courses and Admission Requirements for 2026/2027 Academic Session

Which OOU Postgraduate Programme Should You Apply For?

The answer depends largely on your existing qualification.

If you have a Third Class Bachelor’s degree, the PGD route may be appropriate because OOU accepts Third Class graduates for PGD admission, subject to the specific programme requirements.

If you have a Second Class Lower Bachelor’s degree, you may qualify for many academic and professional Master’s programmes, provided your first degree is relevant to the course.

If you have an HND, OOU provides several PGD and professional Master’s routes, but the exact pathway depends on whether you have Lower Credit and whether a relevant PGD or professional qualification is required.

If you already have a Master’s degree, the CGPA becomes particularly important. A Master’s CGPA of 3.50 or above from OOU can qualify a candidate for direct Ph.D consideration under the general rule, while lower Master’s CGPAs may lead to the M.Phil/Ph.D route.

OOU Postgraduate Admission: A Practical Eligibility Check

Before paying for an application, it is useful to work through these questions:

1. Is your intended course actually listed for 2026/2027?

Check the current postgraduate programme list rather than relying on an old course list.

2. Does your previous qualification match the discipline?

A Second Class Lower degree by itself does not make every Master’s programme available to you.

3. Does your O’Level result satisfy OOU’s requirements?

The university states that its programmes generally require credits in English, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects.

4. Do you have the required NYSC document?

OOU identifies the Discharge, Exemption or Exclusion Certificate as compulsory.

5. Have you started your transcript request?

Your previous institution must forward the required academic transcript to the Postgraduate School.

6. If you are applying for Ph.D, have you checked for a supervisor?

OOU specifically tells Ph.D candidates to contact their relevant departments about supervisor availability and vacancies before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions About OOU Postgraduate Courses and Requirements

What postgraduate courses does OOU offer?

OOU offers postgraduate programmes across Arts, Science, Administration and Management Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, Law, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Engineering and Environmental Studies. The 2026/2027 list includes PGD, Master’s, M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D programmes.

Does OOU offer PGD programmes?

Yes. OOU offers PGD programmes in areas including Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Law, Education, Public Administration, Agriculture, Science, Engineering, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pharmacy and several other disciplines.

What is the minimum qualification for OOU PGD?

The general requirement is a Bachelor’s degree from OOU or another Senate-approved university at not less than Third Class, or an HND at not less than Lower Credit.

What is the minimum class of degree for OOU Master’s admission?

For the general academic Master’s route, OOU normally requires at least Second Class Lower in a relevant discipline.

Can a Third Class graduate apply for OOU Master’s admission?

A Third Class graduate may have a route through a relevant PGD at credit level, particularly for professional Master’s programmes where OOU’s requirements permit that pathway.

Can an HND holder apply for OOU postgraduate admission?

Yes. HND holders with at least Lower Credit are eligible for PGD admission under OOU’s general requirement. Some professional Master’s routes can also accept HND holders where the additional PGD and/or professional requirements are satisfied.

What CGPA does OOU require for Ph.D admission?

Under the general requirement, an OOU Master’s graduate with 3.50 CGPA or above can proceed directly to Ph.D. Candidates with 3.00–3.49 may enter M.Phil/Ph.D and subsequently proceed to Ph.D based on their performance.

Does OOU require NYSC for postgraduate admission?

Yes. OOU states that an NYSC Discharge, Exemption or Exclusion Certificate is compulsory for postgraduate admission.

Does OOU require transcripts?

Yes. Applicants are required to request their alma mater to forward the appropriate academic transcript to the Secretary, Postgraduate School.

Does OOU offer part-time postgraduate programmes?

Yes. A substantial number of OOU’s postgraduate programmes are available on both full-time and part-time bases. However, some courses are specifically listed as full-time only or part-time only, so applicants should check the mode beside their intended programme.

What is the duration of OOU postgraduate programmes?

The minimum duration is two semesters for a full-time PGD, three semesters for a full-time academic or professional Master’s and six semesters for a full-time Ph.D. Part-time programmes have longer minimum durations.

Conclusion

The OOU postgraduate courses for 2026/2027 cover a much wider range of disciplines than the usual Accounting, Business Administration, Economics and Education options found on many postgraduate course lists.

The university’s current list includes specialised programmes such as Cancer Science, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Governance Studies, Information Sciences, Energy Technology and Management, Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing, Agricultural Engineering and Fine and Applied Arts, alongside conventional Master’s and doctoral programmes.

On the admission side, the most important thing to remember is that OOU’s general requirement is only the starting point. A Second Class Lower degree is the normal benchmark for many Master’s programmes, while PGD admission can accommodate Third Class graduates and HND holders at the required level. For Ph.D, the Master’s CGPA determines whether a candidate can proceed directly or must first enter through M.Phil/Ph.D.

Applicants should also prepare their O’Level results, NYSC documentation and academic transcripts, and Ph.D candidates should contact their intended department about supervisor availability before submitting an application.

Most importantly, prospective students should check the specific requirements attached to their intended programme, because OOU has additional conditions for programmes such as Law, MPH, Pharmacy, Architecture, Governance Studies, Computer Science and Urban and Regional Planning.

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