Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Postgraduate Admission Form for 2019/2020 Academic Session [UPDATED]
The application forms for admission into the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, (FUNAAB) postgraduate programmes for the 2019/2020 academic session is now on sale. See how to obtain FUNAAB postgraduate admission form, requirements, courses and duration below.
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, (FUNAAB) management invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes for the 2019/2020 academic session.
Before you proceed, check FUNAAB Postgraduate COURSES.
FUNAAB Postgraduate Admission Requirements
Applicants are advised to study the requirements below before they commence registration.
- To be eligible for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma Programme, candidates must be first degree holders in a relevant discipline from any recognized University. In general, all applicants must satisfy basic UTME requirements for Bachelor’s degree. Holders of HND with Upper Credit and above could also apply. Holders of First Degree in Animal Science are eligible to apply for Postgraduate Diploma Programme in Animal Science.
- Candidates for Master’s Degree Programme must be graduates of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta or any other University recognized by the Senate and shall normally have obtained a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) degree in the relevant field. However, candidates with Second Class Lower Degree in relevant field may be considered. Candidates for Masters of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) programme should possess HND plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science or B.Sc. Physical Sciences/Engineering and Allied Disciplines. Prior computing or IT exposure is beneficial but not essential. Candidates for admission to Masters and Ph.D. programmes in Communication Studies shall possess University degrees in Arts, Science, Applied Science, Social Science and Education or other related disciplines.
- To be eligible for admission to the MBA (AgriBusiness) and Professional Master in Communication Studies degree programmes, candidates must be holders of Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University or HND (Upper Credit minimum) with a Postgraduate Diploma in any discipline.
- Candidates with Postgraduate Diploma in Communication studies with a minimum cumulative average of 55% may be considered for Master’s Degree in Communication Studies. Also, possession of relevant professional qualification and/or experience will be an advantage. A credit pass in O’ Level Mathematics is not compulsory for admission into Professional Master in Communication Studies programme which is strictly part-time (Friday and Saturday) programme. The duration of the programme is a minimum of 4 semesters.
- Masters of Environment Management (MEM) is a three-semester professional programme designed for captains of industries who are degree holders or HND holders with distinction/credit pass plus PGD in relevant fields who have also satisfied all basic UTME requirements while Masters of Environment Management and Protection (MEMP) is an academic Master’s Degree that runs for a minimum of four (4) semesters.
- The requirement for M. Agric applicants in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management is B. Agric (Agric Economics) with Second Class Upper. Other disciplines will be admitted to M.Sc. (Professional) with the prospect of conversion to MAgric on attaining a minimum weighted average score of 60% after the first year.
- Masters of Veterinary Science (M .V.Sc.) and Master of Science (M.Sc.) courses are open to: (i) M.V.Sc. – Master of Veterinary Science is open to Graduates of Veterinary Medicine of FUNAAB and other University recognized by Senate. Any other qualification adjudged to be equivalent to a DVM by the Senate. Candidates must satisfy any other requirements as specified by the postgraduate school of FUNAAB. (ii) M.Sc.: – The Master of Science degree is open to Graduates of Biological Sciences of FUNAAB and other institutions recognized by Senate. Fellows of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology, or its equivalent may also be considered. Candidates must satisfy any other requirements as specified by the Postgraduate School of FUNAAB.
- For Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree programme, a student must have obtained Master’s degree from the College of Veterinary Medicine of FUNAAB or other University recognized by Senate and other qualification adjudged to be equivalent to a Master’s degree by the Senate.
- The duration of study for the Master’s degree programme shall be a minimum of 4 semesters and maximum of 8 semesters for full time candidates; while part-time studies shall be for a minimum of 6 semesters and maximum of 10 semesters. Part-time students must finish all course works within the first four semesters of their registration.
- To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy degree programme, candidates must have obtained a Master’s degree from FUNAAB or its equivalent from any other University recognized by Senate. Holders of one year Master’s Degree are expected to undergo a conversion examination after the first session before proceeding to a Ph.D. programme.
- Candidates for academic Masters and Ph.D. programmes shall be required to submit a research proposal along with their application forms. They may be required to interact (in oral or written form) with their respective Departments before admission.
FUNAAB Postgraduate Programmes Duration
- Ph.D (Doctor of Philosophy) Degree/Programme
- Full Time (FT) » 6 Semesters Minimum & Maximum of 10 Semesters
- Part-Time (PT) » 8 Semesters Minimum & Maximum of 12 Semesters
- MASTERS PROGRAMMES
- Full Time (FT) » 4 Semesters Minimum & Maximum of 8 Semesters
- Part-Time (PT) » 8 Semesters Minimum & Maximum of 12 Semesters
- PROFESSIONAL MASTERS PROGRAMMES
- Full Time (FT) »» 3 Semesters Minimum & Maximum of 6 Semesters
- Part-Time (PT) » 4 Semesters Minimum & Maximum of 8 Semesters
- PGD PROGRAMMES
- Full Time FT) »» 2 Semesters Minimum & Maximum of 4 Semesters
- Part-Time (PT) »» 4 Semesters Minimum & Maximum of 8 Semesters
How to Apply for FUNAAB Postgraduate Admission Form
Follow the procedure below to obtain the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, (FUNAAB) Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes admission forms:
Applicants should visit the PG Application portal (pg.unaab.edu.ng or pgschool.unaab.edu.ng) to commence the process of application. Application cost is Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred and Sixty Naira (N15,560:00) only exclusive of Bank Charges.
The postgraduate portal will open on Monday, 18th May 2020. Closing date for online Submission of Application for Masters and PGD programmes is 28th February 2021 . Application for PhD is open all year round. Successful applicants will be contacted by e-mail or telephone.
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Pls is nysc completion certificate needed for pgd in civil engineering…##HND graduate
I have HND in microbiology (upper credit), I wish to apply for PGD microbiology but seems it’s only available 4 Msc and Phd. Any hope 4 me. I await ur response ASAP. Thanks
I don’t think you should give up, try and go to the school after the lockdown, there is a way they do it
pls, when will 2019/2020 Msc. form will be out
i have a second class lower Agric econs & extention (2000) and MBA(2014) can i apply for Msc Agric economics
I applied for PGD in FUNAAB since February, 2019 but till now I have not received any message from them, any hope again? or I should apply for other University.
When is ur Masters form gonna be available
PLEASE CAN I STILL GET POST GRADUATE FORM FOR 2018/2019 ACADEMIC SESSION
Please, can I still obtain the master degree form.
when will MSC form be out for 2019/2020…
Comment Text*please do funaab take 2.2 for masters? thanks
Please when is the PGD program starting?
Postgraduate Admission
ADAMA VICTOR ENEDUBI,HND IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, APLYING FOR PGD IN COMPUTER SCIENCE. I GRADUATED WITH LOWER CREDIT. SO PLS IS THERE HOPE OF ADMISSION FOR ME IN FUNAB?
Is third class accept in Funaab
please you are great in school gist but please no link to apply for funaab pg please help with this
Comment Text*pls I apply for a postgraduate program at funaab and have pay for the form but am yet to get the no to proceed to the next stage
U re doing a great job…
URGENT HELP PLZ: Does FUNAAB accepts HND+PGD for MSc (Statistics) programme? Tnx in anticipation for ur helpful comments, recommendations and suggestions.
I have HND in mining engineering (upper credi),can I be admitted into PGD computer science?