UNIABUJA opens postgraduate and professional programmes for 2024. Courses cover peace, leadership, and development. Check full list, rules, and how to apply.
The Sultan Maccido Institute for Peace, Leadership and Development Studies at the University of Abuja has started its admission for the 2024/2025 session.
Forms are open to candidates from various fields.
Eligible fields include Engineering, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Management, Arts, Military, Paramilitary, Agriculture, Education, Taxation, and Law.
See the Available Programmes
Postgraduate Diploma Courses:
- Peace and Security Studies
- Leadership and Discipline
- Society and Development Studies
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Emergency and Disaster Management Studies
Master’s Degree Courses:
- Peace and Security Studies
- Leadership and Discipline
- Society and Development Studies
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Emergency and Disaster Management Studies
Professional PhD Courses:
- Peace and Security
- Leadership and Discipline
- Society and Development Studies
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Disaster and Management Studies
Certificate Courses:
- Oil and Gas Security Studies
- Maritime Security Studies
- Disaster and Safety Management Studies
- Election and Violence Management Studies
Know the Entry Rules
You must meet the following conditions:
O’ Level:
- Five credits in English Language, Mathematics, and three other subjects.
- Results must be from not more than two sittings.
Undergraduate:
- Bachelor’s degree in any field with a Second Class Lower or higher.
- Postgraduate Diplomas accept Lower Credit or its match.
NYSC:
- NYSC discharge or exemption letter is needed.
For Professional PhD:
- You must meet all the entry steps of the university.
- You must have a Bachelor’s degree, a professional Master’s, and an MSc in a related field.
All candidates will go through a screening stage before admission.
Know the Course Length
- Postgraduate Diploma runs for 15 calendar months.
- Master’s Degree runs for 18 calendar months.
- Professional PhD runs for 3 years.
- Certificate courses run based on course needs.
Follow the Application Steps
Visit the University of Abuja online portal.
Pay the application fee of ₦20,500 if applying from Nigeria.
Foreign applicants must pay the equal amount in their local currency.
The deadline is 10 May 2025.
Contact for Help
Call any of the numbers below:
- 08033261866
- 08060130483
- 08128151518
- 08036258454
- 07041014101
Ask for help and apply before the closing date.