The Federal University Gashua (FUGASHUA), located in Yobe State, Nigeria, has officially commenced the sale of postgraduate admission forms for the 2025/2026 academic session. This presents an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates to advance their academic pursuits in various postgraduate programs offered by the institution.
🏫 About FUGASHUA
Established in 2013, FUGASHUA is a federal government-owned university committed to providing quality education and fostering research that addresses societal needs. The university offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple faculties.
📚 Available Postgraduate Programs
FUGASHUA offers postgraduate programs leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD), Master’s degrees (M.A., M.Sc., MPA), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in various disciplines as shown below.
Faculty of Arts
- Department of Islamic Studies
- M.A. and Ph.D. Islamic Studies
- Department of Accountancy
- M.Sc. and Ph.D. Accounting
- M.Sc. and Ph.D. Taxation
- Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
- Department of Economics and Development Studies
- M.Sc. and Ph.D. Economics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Economics
- Department of Geography
- M.Sc. and Ph.D. Geography
- Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Department of Public Administration
- M.Sc. and Ph.D. Public Administration
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration
Faculty of Science
- Department of Chemistry
- M.Sc. and Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry
- M.Sc. and Ph.D. Polymer Chemistry
- Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry
- Department of Mathematics
- M.Sc. and Ph.D. Mathematics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics
✅ Admission Requirements
General Requirements:
- O’Level Results: Five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, at the SSCE/NECO/WASC or equivalent.
- NYSC Certificate: Applicants must possess the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate or an exemption letter.
- Academic Transcripts: Candidates should arrange for their academic transcripts to be sent directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Federal University Gashua.
Specific Program Requirements:
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD):
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with at least a third-class division or a Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Lower Credit in a related field.
- Master’s Degree (M.A., M.Sc., MPA):
- A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in the relevant field.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.):
- A Master’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale or its equivalent.
Note: Specific departments may have additional requirements. Applicants are advised to consult the departmental prospectus or contact the School of Postgraduate Studies for detailed information.
📝 Application Procedure
Interested candidates should follow the steps below to apply:
- Visit the Official Website:
- Go to FUGASHUA’s official website.
- Navigate to the Postgraduate Portal:
- Click on the “Admissions” tab and select “Postgraduate Programs” to access the application portal.
- Create an Account:
- Register with a valid email address and phone number to create an account.
- Fill the Application Form:
- Complete the online application form with accurate personal and academic information.
- Upload Required Documents:
- Scan and upload the following documents:
- O’Level result(s)
- NYSC discharge/exemption certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Passport-sized photograph
- Scan and upload the following documents:
- Pay the Application Fee:
- A non-refundable application fee as follows via the Remita platform or through designated banks;
- Ph.D – ₦25,000
- M.Sc. – ₦20,000
- Professional Masters – ₦20,000
- Diploma (PGD) – ₦10,000
- Submit the Application:
- After completing the form and uploading all necessary documents, submit the application.
- Print the Acknowledgment Slip:
- Upon successful submission, print the acknowledgment slip for your records.
📅 Application Deadline
- Sale of application forms starts on Tuesday, 22nd April 2025.
- Application closes on Friday, 20th June 2025.
Note:
- Completed application forms must be submitted online before the closing date.
- The University will not correct mistakes from wrong applications.
📄 Important Notes
- Transcripts: Ensure that your academic transcripts are sent directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Federal University Gashua.
- Do not upload statements of result.
- Candidates awaiting results or NYSC completion are not eligible to apply.
- Referees: Provide the contact details of at least two academic referees who can attest to your academic capabilities.
- Entrance Examination/Interview: Some departments may require applicants to undergo an entrance examination or interview. Applicants will be notified accordingly.
Pursuing a postgraduate degree at the Federal University Gashua offers an opportunity to engage in advanced academic and research activities in a conducive learning environment. Interested candidates are encouraged to take advantage of this admission window and apply promptly.
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