The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has officially commenced the sale of its Postgraduate Admission Form for Ph.D. programs for the 2024/2025 rain semester. This announcement invites eligible candidates from Nigeria and around the world to apply for admission into the postgraduate program offered by the university. This article provides detailed information about the application process, eligibility criteria, and other important details.

About UNILORIN Postgraduate School

UNILORIN’s Postgraduate School is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and research. The university offers a wide range of postgraduate programs, including Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD), Master’s degrees, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs across diverse disciplines.

Important Notice

• Only Ph.D. programmes are available for the rain semester session.
• Applicants must select only the courses listed in this advertisement.
• Application Advice
  • Print and study the advertisement carefully before starting the application.
  • The university will not be responsible for mistakes due to incorrect applications.
• Postgraduate Academic Session
  • Postgraduate programmes last 12 months, starting 2nd October and ending 8th August.
  • The rain semester session starts on 2nd April.
  • Programmes expire when the maximum duration ends, but extensions of up to 6 months may be allowed twice.

Available Postgraduate Programs, Duration and Requirements

Ph.D. Degree Programmes

• Open to holders of M.A., M.Ed., M.Eng., M.Sc., LL.M., or MPH degrees.
• Minimum requirement: 60% score or 4.0 CGPA on a 5-point scale in Master’s programmes.

Duration

• Full-time: 36 to 60 months.
• Part-time: 48 to 72 months.

Requirements

• Candidates must complete prescribed courses and submit a thesis.

Admission Requirements

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. Applicants must have 5 O-Level credits, including English and Mathematics.
2. Ph.D. applicants must hold a relevant Master’s degree with a minimum of 60% or 4.0 CGPA.
   • Shortlisted candidates will undergo interviews and assessments.
3. Applicants with degrees from non-English universities must provide proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL or IELTS).
4. International applicants must submit a 5-page research proposal to [email protected] by 7th February 2025.
5. Full-time applicants must present a letter of release from their employer at registration.

Application Process

Follow these steps to apply for the 2024/2025 UNILORIN postgraduate programs:

1. Complete the online form at University of Ilorin Postgraduate Portal.
2. Applicants must meet all entry requirements when purchasing the form.
3. NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificates must be dated before 30th March 2025.
4. Submit the application online with scanned copies of credentials.
5. After online submission, send the following documents to:
6. The Secretary, Postgraduate School, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
7. Hard copies of the application form and other documents must be forwarded to the Postgraduate School between 13 January and 17 January 2025.
8. Include a hard copy of the application form and all supporting documents.
9. Send supporting documents, including academic transcripts, to the Head of Department of the intended programme.
10. The university will not be responsible for misplaced transcripts.

Application Fees

The application fee is ₦25,000 for Nigerian applicants and $200 for international applicants.

Important Dates

• Applications close on 31 January 2025.
• Supporting documents must be submitted by 17 January 2025.
• Successful applicants will be notified through the university portal.

Why Choose UNILORIN for Postgraduate Studies?

• Academic Excellence: UNILORIN is ranked among the top universities in Nigeria for quality education and research.
• Research Opportunities: The institution provides state-of-the-art facilities for advanced research.
• Global Recognition: UNILORIN’s postgraduate programs are recognized internationally, making its graduates highly competitive in the global job market.

Available Programs

The following are the faculties offering postgraduate programs at UNILORIN:

Faculty of Agriculture

• Department of Agronomy
  • Ph.D. Agronomy
  • Ph.D. Soil Science
• Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
  • Ph.D. Agricultural Economics
• Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
  • Ph.D. Agricultural Extension
• Department of Animal Production
  • Ph.D. Animal Production
• Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries
  • Ph.D. Aquaculture and Fisheries
• Department of Crop Protection
  • Ph.D. Crop Protection
• Department of Home Economics and Food Science
  • Ph.D. Food Science

Faculty of Arts

• Centre for Cultural Studies and Creative Arts
  • Ph.D. Cultural Studies
  • Ph.D. Creative Arts
  • Ph.D. Museum and Archival Studies
• Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies
  • Ph.D. Peace and Development Studies
• Department of Arabic
  • Ph.D. Arabic Language
  • Ph.D. Literature-in-Arabic
• Department of English
  • Ph.D. English Language
  • Ph.D. Literature-in-English
• Department of French
  • Ph.D. French Language
  • Ph.D. Literature-in-French
• Department of Religions
  • Ph.D. Christian Studies
  • Ph.D. Comparative Religious Studies
  • Ph.D. Islamic Studies
• Department of Performing Arts
  • Ph.D. Performing Arts

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

• Department of Anatomy
  • Ph.D. Anatomy
• Department of Physiology
  • Ph.D. Physiology

Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences

• Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  • Ph.D. Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Faculty of Clinical Sciences

• Department of Epidemiology and Community Health
  • Ph.D. Epidemiology and Community Health
• Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
  • Ph.D. Tropical Paediatrics

Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences

• Department of Information Technology
  • Ph.D. Information and Communication Science
• Department of Library and Information Science
  • Ph.D. Library and Information Science

Faculty of Education

• Department of Arts Education
  • Ph.D. English Language Education
  • Ph.D. Arabic Education
  • Ph.D. History and Policy Education
  • Ph.D. History Education
  • Ph.D. Philosophy of Education
  • Ph.D. Religious Studies Education
  • Ph.D. Comparative Education
  • Ph.D. Curriculum Development
  • Ph.D. Mother Tongue Education
• Department of Adult and Primary Education
  • Ph.D. Adult Education
  • Ph.D. Childhood Education
• Department of Educational Technology
  • Ph.D. Educational Technology
• Department of Counsellor Education
  • Ph.D. Guidance and Counselling
• Department of Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education
  • Ph.D. Health Education
• Department of Human Kinetics Education
  • Ph.D. Exercise and Sport Science
  • Ph.D. Administration and Management of Human Kinetics and Sport
  • Ph.D. Curriculum and Teacher Education
  • Ph.D. Adapted Physical Education
  • Ph.D. Recreation and Tourism Education
• Department of Social Sciences Education
  • Ph.D. Curriculum Development in Social Sciences Education
  • Ph.D. Educational Psychology
  • Ph.D. Social Studies Education
  • Ph.D. Sociology of Education
• Department of Science Education
  • Ph.D. Science Education (Biology, Physics)

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

• Department of Agricultural and Biosystem Engineering
  • Ph.D. Agricultural and Biosystem Engineering
• Department of Chemical Engineering
  • Ph.D. Chemical Engineering
• Department of Civil Engineering
  • Ph.D. Civil Engineering
• Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

• Department of Estate Management
  • Ph.D. Estate Management
• Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics
  • Ph.D. Surveying and Geoinformatics
• Department of Quantity Surveying
  • Ph.D. Quantity Surveying
• Department of Urban and Regional Planning
  • Ph.D. Urban and Regional Planning

Faculty of Law

• Department of Common Law
  • Ph.D. Common Law
• Department of Islamic Law
  • Ph.D. Islamic Law

Faculty of Life Sciences

• Department of Zoology
  • Ph.D. Zoology

Faculty of Management Sciences

• Department of Business Administration
  • Ph.D. Business Administration
• Department of Finance
  • Ph.D. Finance
• Department of Marketing
  • Ph.D. Marketing
• Department of Public Administration
  • Ph.D. Public Administration

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry
  • Ph.D. Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry
• Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy
  • Ph.D. Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy

Faculty of Physical Sciences

• Department of Chemistry
  • Ph.D. Chemistry
• Department of Industrial Chemistry
  • Ph.D. Industrial Chemistry
• Department of Mathematics
  • Ph.D. Mathematics
• Department of Statistics
  • Ph.D. Statistics
• Department of Geology and Mineral Sciences
  • Ph.D. Geology
• Department of Physics
  • Ph.D. Physics

Faculty of Social Sciences

• Department of Economics
  • Ph.D. Economics
• Department of Geography and Environmental Management
  • Ph.D. Geography
• Department of Political Science
  • Ph.D. Political Science
• Department of Sociology
  • Ph.D. Sociology

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

• Department of Veterinary Anatomy
  • Ph.D. Veterinary Anatomy
• Department of Veterinary Medicine
  • Ph.D. Veterinary Medicine
• Department of Veterinary Microbiology
  • Ph.D. Veterinary Microbiology
• Department of Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology
  • Ph.D. Veterinary Parasitology
• Department of Veterinary Pathology
  • Ph.D. Veterinary Pathology
• Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Ph.D. Veterinary Pharmacology
  • Ph.D. Veterinary Toxicology
• Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry
  • Ph.D. Veterinary Physiology
  • Ph.D. Veterinary Biochemistry
• Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine
  • Ph.D. Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine

Institute for Legislative Studies

• Ph.D. Legislative Studies
• Ph.D. Legislative Drafting
• Ph.D. Constitutional Law and Development
• Ph.D. Election and Political Party Management
• Ph.D. Parliamentary Administration

Conclusion

The UNILORIN postgraduate program offers a unique opportunity to advance your academic and professional career in a conducive learning environment. Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply early and prepare adequately for the admission process. For further inquiries, visit the official UNILORIN website or contact the Postgraduate School directly.

Best of luck with your application!