UDUSOK Postgraduate Admission Form for 2019/2020

UDUSOK Postgraduate Late Application Form for 2019/2020 is out. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, UDUSOK Postgraduate admission form for 2019/2020 academic session is out on sale.

The UDUSOK postgraduate application form is now available and can be accessed online http://pg.udusok.edu.ng.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Full-Time/Part- Time Postgraduate Programmes in the Postgraduate School, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto for the 2019/2020 Academic Session.

UDUSOK POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The University runs Postgraduate Programmes leading to the award of the following:

Postgraduate Diploma
Academic Masters
Professional Masters
M.Phil / Ph.D. for those that could be upgraded to Ph.D.
Ph.D.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(a) Postgraduate Diploma

The following may qualify for the Postgraduate Diploma admission:

(i) Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognized institutions.
(ii) Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) (not HD) with a minimum of Lower Credit pass or its equivalent in relevant areas.
(iii) In special cases, holders of HND with minimum of Lower Credit pass in nonrelated areas may be admitted after passing such tests as may be prescribed by the Departments/Faculties.
(iv) Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
(v) In addition to (i) – (iv) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s minimum requirement(s) for matriculation i.e five (5) relevant O/L credits including English Language & Mathematics.

(b) Masters’ Degree (Academic and Professional)

The following may qualify for the Masters Degree admission:
(i) Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto 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 Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognized institutions with at least a credit level pass.
(ii) Candidates whose degrees are unclassified with average of “C” or 50% or above. Such candidates may be subjected to qualifying tests.
(iii) Candidates with only Bachelors degree in Third Class division and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma.
(iv) Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
(v) Candidates may be required to pass examination set by departments to which they are seeking admission to determine their suitability for postgraduate work.
(vi) In addition to (i) -(v) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation i.e five (5) relevant O/L credits including English Language & Mathematics.

(c) Master of Philosophy (M. Phil.)

The following may qualify for Master of Philosophy admission:
(i) Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognized institutions who have obtained a Masters degree with a GPA of less than 3.0 on a 4-point scale or less than 4.0 on 5-point scale.
(ii) Holders of a Masters degree in a cognate discipline with a GPA of 4 and above.
(iii) Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
(iv) In addition to (i) – (iii) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s minimum requirements for matriculation i.e five (5) relevant O/L credits including English Language & Mathematics.

(d) Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The following may qualify for the Doctor of Philosophy admission:
(i) Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto and other recognized institutions who have obtained good Masters Degree with a GPA of not less than 4.0 on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on a 4-point scale appropriate to the proposed areas of study.
(ii) Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University and other recognized institutions who have obtained Masters of Philosophy degree appropriate to the proposed areas of
study.
(iii) In addition to (i) and (ii) above candidates must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Second Class lower division.
(iv) Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
(v) In addition to (i) – (iv) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation i.e five (5) relevant O/L credits including English Language & Mathematics.

NOTE: (a) Holders of Higher Diploma (HD) are NOT eligible for admission into the Postgraduate Programmes of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
(b) Applicants with ‘PASS’ at any level (Diploma or Degree) are not eligible for admission.
(c) Applicants without NYSC Discharge /Exemption Certificate need not apply.

HOW TO APPLY FOR UDUSOK POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION FOR 2019/2020 ACADEMIC SESSION

How much is UDUSOK Postgraduate application form?

Application forms are available for sale online at the cost of Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000.00) only. Appropriate administrative charges will be applied. All Nigerian debit cards are accepted. Interested applicants are hereby advised to visit the Postgraduate School Website: http://pg.udusok.edu.ng for additional information on the available courses and Application Procedure.

Applicant should arrange well in advance for their academic transcripts to be forwarded to the undersigned.

SCREENING DATE

Screening test will be conducted by affected Faculties between Monday, 18th November, 2019 to Saturday, 23rd November, 2019.

NOTE

Holders of Higher Diploma (HD) are NOT eligible for admission into the Postgraduate Programmes of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University.
Applicants with ‘PASS’ at Diploma or Degree level are not eligible for admission.
Applicants without NYSC Discharge /Exemption/Exclusion Certificate need not apply.
All Candidates for admission into Ph.D, M.Phil/Ph.D, M. A., M.Ed.,M.Sc. and LLM Programmes must provide records of their Academic Transcripts.
Candidates applying for admission in the Faculty of Arts & Islamic Studies, Education & Extension Services and College of Health Sciences are expected to sit for Screening Test at dates to be announced by affected Faculties.