FULOKOJA Postgraduate Admission Form 2024/2025 Requirements Procedure

This is to inform the general public that the application deadline for Federal University Lokoja FULOKOJA Postgraduate Admission Form Requirements is now updated for all interested Applicant. It’s imperative that all Prospective MSc and PhD student get to note the requirements and qualifications for applying in School of Postgraduate Studies.

The management has advised that all information that should be filled for FULOKOJA Postgraduate Admission Form Requirements are currently filled. Now go through the process of online payment and registration below.

How to Apply for FULOKOJA Postgraduate Admission Form

Federal University Lokoja FULOKOJA Postgraduate Form Requirements

(a) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

The Postgraduate Diploma programme runs for a minimum period of two (2) semesters and a maximum period of four (4) semesters. Interested candidates must possess a first degree, not below third class or HND not below lower credit in related disciplines from recognized institutions. Also, candidates must possess credits in English Language and Mathematics at O’level, including any other three (3) relevant subjects.

(b) Master Degree (Academic and Professional)
The Master degree programme runs for a minimum period of 4 semesters and a maximum period of 6 semesters for full-time candidates; a minimum period of 6 semesters and a maximum period of 8 semesters for part-time candidates. All Master Degree Programmes are by coursework. The following may qualify for the Master Degree admission:
Graduates of Federal University Lokoja or other recognized institutions who have obtained the approved degree of Bachelor with at least second-class division or its equivalent or candidates with University degree and appropriate Postgraduate Diploma of Federal University Lokoja or other recognized institutions with at least a credit level pass;
Candidates with only a Bachelor’s degree in Third Class division and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma;
Candidates whose degrees are unclassified with average of “C” or 50% or above. Such candidates may be subjected to qualifying tests;
Candidates must possess five (5) relevant O’Level credits including English and Mathematics;
NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate;
Candidates may be required to pass examination set by departments to which they are seeking admission to determine their suitability for postgraduate work;
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.

(c) Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
The Master of Philosophy degree programme is available only to full-time candidates. It runs for a minimum period of two (2) semesters and a maximum period of four (4) semesters. Candidates in this category are eligible for conversion to PhD. To be eligible for conversion for the PhD programme, candidates are expected to score not less than 4.00 CGPA at the end of the first session. The following may qualify for Master of Philosophy admission:
Graduates of Federal University Lokoja or other recognized institutions who have obtained a Master degree (Academic) 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 degree (Academic) in a cognate discipline with a CGPA of 4 and above;
Candidates must possess 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 (PhD.)
The PhD 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 PhD full-time studies where prescribed, and a Thesis is required at the end of the PhD programme. The following may qualify for the Doctor of Philosophy admission:
Graduates of Federal University Lokoja and other recognized institutions who have obtained a good Master 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 recognized institutions who have obtained a Master of Philosophy degree appropriate to the proposed area of study.
In addition to (i) and (ii) 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.

List of Approved Accreditated FULOKOJA Postgraduate Courses

Faculty/Department Programme

Faculty of Arts

Department of English & Literary Studies M.A. English Language
M.A. Literature-in-English
PhD. English Language
PhD. Literature-in-English
Department of History & International Studies Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Peace and Conflict Studies (PGDPCS)
Master in Peace & Conflict Studies (MPCS)
M.A. History & International Studies
PhD. History & International Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
Department of Geography M.Sc. Geography
PhD Geography
Department of Political Science Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Political Science
M.Sc. Political Science
Department of Economics Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Economics
M.Sc. Economics
Faculty of Science
Department of Mathematical Sciences Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Mathematics
M.Sc. Mathematics
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Pure & Applied Mathematics
PhD in Pure & Applied Mathematics
Department of Computer Science Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Computer Science
M.Sc. Computer Science
PhD. Computer Science
Department of Geology M.Sc. Geology
PhD. Geology
Department of Chemistry M.Sc. Chemistry
PhD. Chemistry
Department of Physics Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Physics
M.Sc. Physics
PhD. Physics
Department of Biological Sciences Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Biology
M.Sc. Biology
PhD. Biology

How to Apply for FULOKOJA Postgraduate Admission Form

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 N10,000.00 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