The Postgraduate College, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife is renowned for quality in research, ICT-based teaching and learning in an environment that promotes collaboration, individualism and innovation.

The College is repositioned to meet 21st century needs through revised, functional and adaptive curricula envisioned to provide excellent teaching of innovative disciplines with emphasis on critical, analytical, reflective thinking as well as generic skills and exposure to co-curricular and hands-on activities. Focus is placed on acquiring professional experience in industries and institutions within and outside Nigeria as packaged in the Institution’s split-site programme. First year fully residential programmes with emphasis on Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Meeting with the Supervisor, Report and Proposal Writing. Grantsmanship are incorporated into ALL programmes. Opportunities for virtual learning have also increased in line with the demands of the “New Normal”. The repositioned Postgraduate College promises timely completion of all programmes.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Full-time and Part-time Postgraduate Programmes for Rain Semester, 2022/2023 academic session.

THE PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE ARE:

1. FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATION

(i) Master Degree Programme by Coursework and Long Essay Executive Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA) – Part-Time

(ii) Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research M.Sc. in Public Administration

(iii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programmes Ph.D. in Public Administration

2. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

(i) Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics, Animal Sciences, Plant Science, Seed Science and Technology, Soil Science and Land Resources Management

(ii) M.Phil. in Agricultural Economics, Plant Science, Seed Science and Technology, Soil Science and Land Resources Management

(iii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree Programmes Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Plant Science, Seed Science and Technology. Soil Science and Land Resources Management

3. FACULTY OF ARTS

(i) Master Degree Programme by Coursework and Research M.A. in Dramatic Arts, Philosophy, Religious Studies M.Phil. in Dramatic Arts

(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree Programme Ph.D. in Dramatic Arts, English Language, Literature-in-English, Philosophy, Religious Studies

4. FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

(i) Master Degree Programme by Coursework and Research M.Sc. in Anatomy, Medical Microbiology and Parasitology M.Phil. in Anatomy

(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree Programme Ph.D. in Anatomy, Medical Microbiology and Parasitology

5. FACULTY OF EDUCATION

(i) Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research (M.A.Ed., M.Sc. Ed., M.Phil.Ed.) M.A.Ed. Adult Education (Community Development), Adult Education (Women Education and Learning). Adult Education (Vocational Technical Education), Adult Education (Workplace Education and Learning) Educational Administration, Educational Planning, Higher Educational Administration, Human Resources Management in Education, Management Information Systems in Education, Educational Technology. Early Childhood Education, Social Studies.

(ii) M.Sc. Ed. Integrated Science

(iii) M.Phil. (Education) in Adult Education, Educational Administration, Educational Planning, Higher Educational Administration, Human Resources Management in Education, Management Informatior Systems in Education, Educational Technology, Early Childhood Education, Integrated Science, Social Studies

(iv) Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) Education Programmes

• Ph.D. in Educational Administration. Educational Planning. Higher Educational Administration, Humar Resources Management in Education, Management Information Systems in Education, Educational Technology, Early Childhood Education, Integrated Science, Social Studies

6. FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT

(i) Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research M.Sc., M.Phil. in Building Maintenance, Building Services, Building Structures, Estate Management Urban and Regional Planning.

(ii) Ph.D. Programmes:

• Ph.D. in Building Maintenance, Building Services, Building Structures, Estate Management, Urban anc Regional Planning

7. FACULTY OF LAW

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programme

• Ph.D. in Law with specialization in Jurisprudence and Private Law, Public Law, International Law and Business Law

8. FACULTY OF PHARMACY

(i) Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research

• M.Sc. in Pharmacy Administration, Pharmacology M.Phil. in Pharmacy Administration

(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programme Ph.D. in Pharmacy Administration, Pharmacology

9. FACULTY OF SCIENCE

(i) Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research

• (a) M.Sc. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biosystematics in the Museum of Natural History, Botany, Chemistry (with options in Analytical Chemistry. Applied Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry). Applied Geology. Applied Geophysics, Microbiology. Zoology (with options in Ecology and Environmental Conservation, Entomology. Hydrobiology and Fisheries, Parasitology, Genetics and Vertebrate Biology)
• (b) M.Phil. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry (with options in Analytical Chemistry. Applied Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry. Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry). Applied Geology. Applied Geophysics, Microbiology. Engineering Physics, Physics, Health Physics & Environment; Medical Physics, Materials Science, Nuclear Science and Engineering. Zoology (with options in Ecology and Environmental Conservation, Entomology. Hydrobiology and Fisheries. Parasitology. Genetics and Vertebrate Biology)

(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programme

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Biosystematics in the Museum of Natural History. Botany, Chemistry (with options in Analytical Chemistry. Applied Chemistry. Inorganic Chemistry. Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry). Applied Geology. Applied Geophysics, Microbiology, Zoology (with options in Ecology and Environmental Conservation, Entomology. Hydrobiology and Fisheries, Parasitology. Genetics and Vertebrate Biology)

10. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

(i) Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research

• (a) M.Sc. in Gender and Development Studies, Economics, Geography. Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System, Space Population Studies, Disaster Monitoring and Management, Political Science
• (b) M.Phil. in Economics, Geography, Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System

(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

• Ph.D. in Gender and Development Studies, Economics, Geography. Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System, Political Science

11. FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY

(i) Professional Master Degree Programme

• Master in Subsea Engineering (Lagos and OAU Campus)

(ii) Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research

• (a) M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Intelligent Systems Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering. Energy Systems Science and Engineering. Technology Management
• (b) M.Phil. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering. Software Engineering. Information Systems. Intelligent Systems Engineering. Electronic and Electrical Engineering. Energy Systems Science and Engineering. Technology Management

(iii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programmes Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Computer Science, Computer Engineering. Software Engineering. Information Systems, Intelligent Systems Engineering. Electronic and Electrical Engineering. Energy Systems Science and Engineering. Technology Management

12. DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

(a) Master Degree Programmes

• Full-Time Master Degree by Coursework and Research Thesis – 4 Semesters) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programmes

(b) Full-Time Minimum Duration 6 Semesters

• Part-Time Minimum Duration – 8 semesters (subject to approval by the Postgraduate College)

13. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

(a) Master Degree Programmes: An applicant shall normally possess not lower than Second Class (Lower Division) Honours Degree of the Obafemi Awolowo University or any other approved University.

(b) Master of Philosophy Degree Programmes: An applicant shall possess a Bachelor degree with not lower than Second Class (Lower Division) with a Weighted Average of between 50-59% (C) at Master’s level OR a Master Degree with Long Essay and a weighted coursework average which shall normally not be less than 60% (B)

(c) Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes

An applicant for admission to the Ph.D. Degree programme shall be: a graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University or any other approved university who possesses a Master Degree with research thesis and a weighted coursework average which shall normally not be less than 60% (B).

(d) VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE

In addition to the admission requirements as published, ALL. Candidates should kindly note that in accordance with the University regulations, they must satisfy the O’Level requirements for Matriculation into first degree programmes of the Obafemi Awolowo University, that is, Five Credit passes in relevant subjects at not more than two (2) sittings including English Language and Mathematics (where required).

All Applicants are required to prepare for a screening examination exercise

14. METHOD OF APPLICATION: PURCHASE OF APPLICATION FORM SHALL BE ON-LINE ONLY

Candidates can conveniently complete the application form and pay by taking the following steps:

a) Step 1: Log on to our admission website http://apply.oaunetque.com

Step 2: Create an online account, as an e-mail will be sent with additional details including a system- generated password.

Step 3: With the e-mail and password combination, sign in and accurately fill the pages of the application form.

Step 4: Click on Remita to pay the application processing fee.

Step 5: Applicants should thereafter forward the following relevant documents in support of their applications in duplicates (one set to the Postgraduate College and the second to the Department of choice):

• (i) Photocopy of University Degree Certificate
• (ii) Photocopy of NYSC Discharge Certificate
• (iii) Photocopy of O’ Level Certificate (WAEC/NECO)
• (iv) Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age
• (v) Marriage Certificate (Where applicable)
• (vi) A research proposal of not more than 3 pages and not more than 5 pages for Master’s and Ph.D. students respectively
• (vii) Applicants are to request their University to attach the duly completed downloaded

Obafemi Awolowo University Postgraduate College Transcript Label and addressed to:

• The Admissions Officer,
• Postgraduate College,
• Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

(b) Additional Information

1. ATM Cards for all banks on the Interswitch network are supported.

2. Application processing fee for all programmes costs Fifteen thousand Naira only (N15,000.00), while all Professional programmes costs Twenty Thousand Naira Only (N20,000.00).

3. The progress of completed application forms can be monitored on the application portal online and notification will be sent to applicants once decisions are taken on the applications.

4. Applicants will be notified of the status of their applications by e-mail.

15. All Applicants should note that they will be bound by all the Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies at the Obafemi Awolowo University if their applications are successful

16. OTHER INFORMATION

(a) For additional information, visit the Postgraduate College Website at http://apply.oaunetque.com

(b) Sponsors such as Employment Agencies, Ministries, Corporations, Parastatals and Foreign Missions should advise their candidates to apply personally for application forms. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation of all applications forwarded.

(c) Any candidate, currently registered for a postgraduate programme in this University, who applies for admission into another postgraduate programme without disclosure on the application form or without Senate approval of withdrawal from the initial programme will automatically forfeit his/her studentship under the existing University Regulations.

(d) Applications without Transcripts will not be considered.

17. CLOSING DATE

Duly completed Application forms must be submitted online on or before 1st March 2024

Any applicant whose original transcript does not reach the Postgraduate College before the admission exercise begins will not be admitted.

Successful candidates will receive their letter of admission through the e-mail addresses supplied.