The management of Nile University has published the list of accredited PG courses offered in the institution for interested candidates who must have selected the school as their preferred choices of institution during their UTME registration.
In this post, aside listing all Nile University PG courses available in the institution, I will also be guiding you through their entry admission requirements as well as all you need to know before selecting a course of study in Nile University.
Below is the list of what to look out for before choosing a course in Nile University.
- The Nile UniversityPG Admission Requirements;
- The Duration of programmes
- The availability of your programme
The above are the 3 most important factors that can determine if you will be admitted to study your chosen course in Nile University or not.
I will breakdown the above 3 factors before listing the following according to the fNile Universitylties they are categorized at Nile University.
- List of all PGD programmes offered in Nile University.
- List of all Masters degree programmes offered in Nile University.
- List of all Ph.D programmes available in Nile University.
Now I will breakdown the 3 factors that you must take cognizance of when searching for PG courses offered in Nile University.
List of Postgraduate Courses Offered In Nile University
College of Health Sciences
Public Health (MPH)—NEW
Faculty of Engineering
Electrical & Electronics Engineering (PGD)
Civil Engineering (PGD)
Computer Engineering (PGD)
Petroleum & Gas Engineering (PGD)
Electrical & Electronics Engineering (M.Eng.)
Civil Engineering (M. Eng.)
Computer Engineering (M. Eng.)
Petroleum & Gas Engineering (M. Eng.)
Electrical & Electronics Engineering (PhD)
Faculty of Natural and Applied Science
Biology (PGD)
Computer Science (PGD)
Biology (M.Sc.)
Computer Science (M.Sc.)
Industrial Chemistry (M.Sc.)
Analytical Chemistry (M.Sc.)
Industrial Chemistry (PhD)–NEW
Computer Science (PhD)
Faculty of Management Sciences
Management (PGD)
Accounting (PGD)
Management (M.Sc.)
Accounting (M.Sc.)
Auditing /Forensic Management (M.Sc.)–NEW
Management (MPhil)
Accounting and Finance (MAF)–NEW
MBA
Management (PhD)
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Economics (PGD)
International Relations & Diplomacy (PGD)
Conflict, Peace, & Strategic Studies (PGD)
Political Sciences (PGD)
Economics (M.Sc.)
Financial Economics (M.Sc.)
International Relations & Diplomacy (M.Sc.)
Conflict, Peace, & Strategic Studies (M.Sc.)
Political Sciences (M.Sc.)
English Studies (M.A.)
Financial Economics (MFE)–NEW
International Relations (MIR)–NEW
International Relations & Diplomacy (MPhil)–NEW
Conflict, Peace, & Strategic Studies (MPhil)–NEW
Economics (MPhil)–NEW
Political Science (MPhil)–NEW
Economics (PhD)
Political Science (PhD)
Int’l Relations & Diplomacy (PhD)
Conflict, Peace, & Strategic Studies (PhD)–NEW
Nile University PG ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Five o’level credits passed in WAEC, NECOm, NABTEB or GCE (o’ level) or their equivalent, including English language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings.
- National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Discharge Certificate or letter of Exemption.
- Three referee reports.
NOTE: When coming for registration, all prospective and transfer students should come with their credentials, including their certificates/degrees (first or/and second degree). In addition, students should have a copy of their official transcripts sent (from the tertiary institutions they graduated from) to Nile University.
Admission into the postgraduate diploma degree programme shall be opened to graduates of the Nile University of Nigeria or any other approved University with appropriate degree of Bachelor in any discipline and candidates holding the Higher National Diploma with upper credit shall also be eligible for admission. Candidates with similar qualification but with a lower credit shall be eligible for admission provided they satisfy the Board of Postgraduate School by scoring a minimum of 50% in a qualifying examination administration by the University, may still be considered on individual merit.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Applicants applying for any of the PGD courses offered in Nile University must meet the following requirements:
i. Applicants must obtain a minimum of 5 (Five) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level in not more than two sittings.
- Candidates must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree from any recognized University or HND from any recognized Polytechnic in Nigeria not lower than Third Class; or its equivalent to be eligible to apply.
iii. In addition to the above, Candidates with Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Merit in related field of study from a Polytechnic or any recognized institution
- Candidates must posses a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class (Lower Division) in area not related to the field applying for may be considered
ACADEMIC MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Applicants applying for Academic Masters Degree courses offered in Nile University must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must obtain a minimum of 5 (five) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level in not more than two sittings.
- In addition to the above, Candidates must have obtained a first Degree of Nile University(Nile University) or any recognized university in relevant field with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division); and
- Lastly, Candidates with Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 is also eligible.
PROFESSIONAL MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Applicants applying for professional Masters Degree courses offered in Nile University must meet the following requirements:
- Applying Candidates is expected to have a minimum of 5 (five) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level in not more than 2 sittings and not more than two year apart.
- Another PG admission requirement for Professional Masters at Nile Universityis, Candidate is expected to have obtained a First Degree from Nile Universityor any recognized university in relevant field with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division)
- In addition to the above (ii) candidates with Third Class Degree or HND and a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) from Nile Universityor any recognized institution with a minimum of 3.50 CGPA are eligible to apply.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMMES (ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ONLY)
Candidates applying for Ph.D programmes offered in Nile University must meet the following requirements:
- One of the requirements include a minimum of 5 (five) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level in not more than 2 sittings and not more than two year apart.
- Secondly, Candidates are expected to have obtained a First Degree from Nile Universityor any the recognised universities in Nigeria from any relevant field with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division)
- Lastly, Candidate must have obtained a Masters Degree from Nile Universityor any recognized university in the proposed field of study with minimum CGPA of 3.50.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note that candidates with B.Sc, PGD and HND cannot apply for Ph.D directly without going though Masters Degree programme first.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Photocopies of NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificates, photocopies of all qualifying credentials, including O’level must be attached to the completed application forms. Candidates should arrange for their transcripts to be sent directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies. Non-receipt of transcripts in time is at the detriment of the applicant.
DURATION OF Nile University PG PROGRAMMES
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
- Full-Time Diploma: Minimum of two semesters and a maximum of four semesters.
- Part-Time Diploma: Minimum of three semester and a maximum of eight semesters.
Masters Degree Programmes
- Full-Time: A minimum of three semesters and a maximum of six semesters.
- Part-Time: A minimum of four semesters and a maximum of eight semesters.
M.Phil/Ph.D Programmes
- Full-Time: A minimum of six semesters and a maximum of eight semesters.
- Part-Time: A Minimum of eight semesters and a maximum of ten semesters
Ph.D Programme
- Full-Time: A Minimum of six semesters and a maximum of eight semesters.
- Part-Time: A minimum of eight semesters and a maximum of ten semesters.
Nile University PG courses are wide in terms of scope of coverage. The University offers PG courses in almost every field that is beneficial to students. The above are the PG courses offered in Nile University that are currently accredited by the NTBE (National Board for Technical Education).
Please note that the Nile University PG courses listed above are still offered in the institution so you can select any that suites your career path and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me via the comment section below and I will answer your questions in accordance.