Imo State University Postgraduate Application Forms – 2024 Admission

Are you considering advancing your education with a postgraduate degree at Imo State University (IMSU)? The School of Graduate Studies at IMSU is currently accepting applications for the 2022 academic year, offering various postgraduate programs leading to Masters, PGD, and Doctorate Degrees. In this blog post, we will break down the application procedure, admission requirements, and other essential details in simple English.

IMSU Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

1. General Requirements:

• Applicants must have a minimum of 5 O’level Credit passes at not more than 2 sittings from recognized examination bodies like WASC, GCE, NABTEB, NECO, or TC II.
• For Social Science courses, a credit in Mathematics is necessary.
• Two of the credits must be in English and Mathematics for all disciplines in the Faculty of Education.
• Specific Departmental/Faculty requirements are also applicable and can be found on the official portal.

2. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes:

• Applicants should hold a good honours degree or at least HND from a recognized institution.
• PGD in Construction Management may consider applicants with specific certificates and ten years post-qualification experience.
• For PGD in Medical Laboratory Science, AIMLS/AIMLT or FIMLT or equivalent qualifications are required.

3. Masters Degree Programmes:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with second class honours in the relevant discipline or Postgraduate Diploma at Credit or Higher level.
• MPA applicants need a minimum of five years postgraduate working experience.
• Screening tests will be conducted for Master’s program applicants.

4. Ph.D Degree Programmes:

• Masters degree in the relevant discipline or equivalent qualifications with at least 3.5 GPA on a 5-points grade scale or 3.00 on a 4-point scale.
• Screening tests will be conducted for Ph.D. program applicants.

5. NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate:

• Photocopies of NYSC discharge or exemption certificates must be attached to the completed application forms.

6. Official Transcript:

• Candidates should request their former institutions to send authenticated copies of their transcripts directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS).

Application Procedure:

Step 1: Obtain scratch cards from specified banks (ZENITH BANK, DIAMOND BANK, FIRST BANK, ECO BANK, IMO MICRO FINANCE, UBA, and FCMB) for N20,000. Step 2: Log on to www.imsu.edu.ng to complete the application form. Step 3: Print and submit a copy of the application form at the School of Postgraduate Studies.

Application Deadline:

The closing date for submission of application forms is yet to be announced. Ensure all required documents, including transcripts, certificates, passport photographs, and referee reports, are submitted.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q1: What are the general entry requirements for IMSU postgraduate programs? A: Prospective applicants need at least 5 O’level Credit passes and must meet specific Departmental/Faculty requirements. Details are available on the official portal.

Q2: How much is the application fee? A: The application fee is N20,000, and scratch cards can be obtained from designated banks.

Q3: When is the application deadline? A: The closing date for submission is yet to be announced. Applicants are advised to stay updated on the official website.

Q4: What documents are required for the application? A: Essential documents include transcripts, certificates, passport photographs, and sealed referee reports. Ensure all documents are submitted to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies.