FULOKOJA Postgraduate Admission Form: The Federal University, Lokoja (FULOKOJA) School of Postgraduate Studies is now selling application forms for admission into its Full-Time/Part-Time Postgraduate programmes leading to the award of a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master's degree, or Ph.D. degree for the 2023/2024 academic session, See below for the requirements and how to apply for FULOKOJA postgraduate admission.
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Applications from suitably qualified candidates are invited for admission to the Federal University, Lokoja (FULOKOJA), School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS) programmes for the 2023/2024 academic session.
FULOKOJA Postgraduate Admission Requirements
(A) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
The Postgraduate Diploma programmes lasts at least two (2) semesters and up to four (4) semesters. Candidates must have a first degree with at least a third class or an HND with at least a lower credit in related disciplines from a recognised institution. Candidates must also have O'Level credits in English Language and Mathematics and three (3) other relevant subjects.
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(B) Master's Degree (Academic and Professional)
The Master's degree programme lasts at least four semesters and up to six semesters for full-time candidates, and at least six semesters and up to eight semesters for part-time candidates. All Master's Degree Programmes are taught through coursework. The following individuals may be eligible for admission to the Master's Degree programme:
- Graduates of Federal University Lokoja or other recognised institutions with at least a second-class division or its equivalent, or candidates with a University degree and an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma from Federal University Lokoja or other recognised institutions with at least a credit level pass;
- Candidates with only a Bachelor's degree in the Third Class division and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma
- Candidates with unclassified degrees and an average of "C" or 50% or higher. Qualifying tests may be administered to such candidates.
- Candidates must possess five (5) relevant O'Level credits, including English and Mathematics
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
- Candidates may be required to pass examinations set by departments to which they are seeking admission to determine their suitability for postgraduate work
- Candidates who hold qualifications other than those listed above that are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate Studies and the Senate of the University.
(C) Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
The Master of Philosophy degree programmes is only available to full-time students. It lasts a minimum of two (2) semesters and a maximum of four (4) semesters. Candidates in this category are eligible for a Ph.D. conversion. Candidates must have a CGPA of at least 4.00 at the end of the first session to be eligible for conversion to the Ph.D. programme. The following individuals may be eligible for Master of Philosophy admission:
- Graduates of Federal University Lokoja or other recognised institutions with a CGPA of less than 3.0 on a 4-point scale or less than 4.0 on a 5-point scale
- Holders of a Master's degree (Academic) in a cognate discipline with a CGPA of 4 and above
- Candidates must have five (5) relevant O'Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
- Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.
(D) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Ph.D. degree programme runs for a minimum period of six (6) semesters and a maximum period of ten (10) semesters. Relevant Courses will be taken for the Ph.D. full-time studies where prescribed, and a Thesis is required at the end of the Ph.D. programme. The following may qualify for the Doctor of Philosophy admission:
- Graduates of Federal University Lokoja and other recognised institutions who have obtained 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 appropriate to the proposed area of study.
- Graduates of Federal University Lokoja and other recognised institutions who have obtained a Master of Philosophy degree appropriate to the proposed area of study.
- In addition to (1) and (2) above, candidates must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Second Class lower division.
- Candidates must possess five (5) relevant O’Level credits, including English and Mathematics.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
- Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.
How to Apply for FULOKOJA Postgraduate Admission
- Visit the University website: fulokoja.edu.ng
- Click on PG Portal
- Create your Postgraduate account by clicking on Create your PG Account
- Fill in the required fields and Create an Account.
- Login to the PG Portal with your created PG account email address
- Generate and print out your payment invoice containing your payment RRR With the generated RRR, pay the application fee of ₦10,000.00 using REMITA services (card or bank payment):
For Card Payment: Visit remita.net, Click on “Pay an Electronic Invoice“, Enter your generated RRR (Remita Retrieval Reference), and process your payment with relevant card details.
For Bank Payment: Visit any bank of your choice that offers REMITA services and pay using your generated RRR (Remita Retrieval Reference) on your payment invoice.
- Return to the University’s PG Portal to confirm your payment.
- Complete your application form online and print out your Bio-data Slip
You are to forward a copy of your Bio-data Slip and Uploaded Credentials to:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 20th January 2024.
For further information, please visit the University’s website at www.fulokoja.edu.ng and follow the link or call 08035062989/ 08036267983
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