Federal University, Lokoja Postgraduate Application Forms – 2024 Admission
Are you aspiring to pursue postgraduate studies at Federal University Lokoja? This blog post provides a detailed breakdown of the application process and admission requirements for Master’s, Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs.
Entry Requirements for Master’s Degree:
For Master’s programs, candidates must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree with at least a second-class division or its equivalent. Alternatively, candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in the Third Class division and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma may also qualify. Unclassified degree holders may need to take qualifying tests. Five relevant O’Level credits, including English and Mathematics, are required.
Entry Requirements for Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.):
The M.Phil. program is available for full-time candidates and lasts for a minimum of two semesters. Eligible candidates include graduates with a Master’s degree (Academic) with a CGPA below 3.0 on a 4-point scale. Holders of a Master’s degree in a related discipline with a CGPA of 4 and above are also eligible. Candidates must have five relevant O’Level credits, including English and Mathematics.
Entry Requirements for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.):
Ph.D. candidates should possess 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. Alternatively, graduates with a Master of Philosophy degree in the relevant area of study may qualify. Additionally, candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in the Second Class lower division. Five relevant O’Level credits, including English and Mathematics, are required.
Application Procedure:
To apply, visit the Federal University Lokoja website and click on the PG Portal. Create your Postgraduate account, fill in the required details, and log in. Generate and print your payment invoice with a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR). Pay the N10,000 application fee via Remita services using card or bank payment. Confirm your payment on the PG Portal, complete the online application form, and print your Bio-data Slip
Submission of Documents:
Forward a copy of your Bio-data Slip and Uploaded Credentials to: The Postgraduate Office, Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State.
Application Deadline:
The closing date for submission of applications is [mention the specific date if available].
FAQs:
- Can I apply if I have a Third Class Bachelor’s degree?
- Yes, candidates with a Third Class Bachelor’s degree and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma may qualify.
- What is the application fee?
- The application fee is N10,000.
- How long does the Ph.D. program last?
- The Ph.D. program has a minimum duration of six semesters and a maximum of ten semesters.