UNIMAID Postgraduate Admission Form 2024/2025

The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has officially released its Postgraduate Admission Form for the 2024/2025 academic session. Interested candidates can now apply for admission into Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s, and Ph.D. programs.

Before applying for UNIMAID Postgraduate Form 2024, all candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility requirements for their chosen program. The admission criteria vary depending on whether you are applying for a PGD, Master’s, or Ph.D. program, so it is important to check the requirements carefully.

The UNIMAID PG application form costs Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000), and payment should be made through UNIMAID Microfinance Bank before obtaining the form from the School of Postgraduate Studies.

To make the application process easier, we have provided detailed information on eligibility requirements, available courses, and step-by-step instructions on how to apply for the University of Maiduguri Postgraduate Form 2024. Read on for all the necessary details to complete your application.

UNIMAID Postgraduate Admission Requirements

To be eligible for postgraduate admission, applicants must have at least five O’ Level credit passes in relevant subjects, including English and Mathematics. In addition to this, candidates must meet the specific requirements for their chosen program.

Ph.D. Admission Requirements

• Applicants must hold a Master’s degree (M.A, M.Ed., M.Sc., M.Eng., or LL.M) in a relevant field.
• A minimum CGPA of 4.00 on a 5.00 scale or 60% (B Average) is required from the University of Maiduguri or any other recognized university.
• All Ph.D. programs are coursework-based.

Master’s Degree Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission into M.A., M.Ed., M.Sc. (Ed), MLS, M.Sc., M.Eng., and LL.M. programs, candidates must meet one of the following conditions:

• Hold a First Class, Second Class Upper, or Second Class Lower degree from the University of Maiduguri or any other accredited university.
• Applicants with a Third Class degree must also possess a relevant Postgraduate Diploma from the University of Maiduguri or another recognized institution.

For admission into programs such as MBA, MHPM, MPA, MPBD, MHRS, and MASS, applicants must meet one of these criteria:

• Have at least a Second-Class degree in fields like Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Sociology and Anthropology, History, or Economics from the University of Maiduguri or any other recognized university.
• Candidates with a Third Class degree or HND (minimum of Lower Credit) must also obtain a relevant Postgraduate Diploma with at least a Merit grade.

Postgraduate Diploma Admission Requirements

Applicants seeking admission into PGDM, PGDE, PGDNSS, and PGDA programs must meet one of the following requirements:

• Hold a degree in a relevant field from the University of Maiduguri or any other recognized university.
• Possess an HND with at least a Lower Credit classification from an accredited institution.

If you meet the requirements outlined above, apply using the instructions provided in the next section.

How To Apply For UNIMAID Postgraduate Admission Form 2024/2025

Candidates who are interested in this form should follow the instructions provided below to apply successfully:-

• Go to the University of Maiduguri’s School of Postgraduate Studies to obtain the application form.
• Pay a non-refundable fee of ₦15,000 at UNIMAID Microfinance Bank.
• After payment, obtain the postgraduate application form from the designated office.

All candidates must ensure that they apply for admission as soon as possible.

UNIMAID Postgraduate Courses

Faculty/College	Department	Programs Available
College of Medical Sciences	Human Anatomy	Ph.D. (Human Anatomy)
	Physiotherapy	M.Sc. Physiotherapy, Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy, Orthopaedic Physiotherapy, Neurological Physiotherapy, Geriatric Physiotherapy
	Obstetrics and Gynecology	M.Sc. Human Reproduction
	Physiology	M.Sc. (Physiology), Ph.D. (Physiology)
Faculty of Agriculture	Agricultural Economics	M.Sc. (Agricultural Economics), Ph.D. (Agricultural Economics)
	Agricultural Extension Services	M.Sc. (Agricultural Extension), Ph.D. (Agricultural Extension)
	Animal Science	M.Sc. (Animal Science), Ph.D. (Animal Science)
	Crop Production	M.Sc. (Crop Production), Ph.D. (Crop Production) – Crop Production & Physiology, Crop Breeding & Genetics, Horticulture, Weed Science
	Crop Protection	M.Sc. (Crop Protection), Ph.D. (Crop Protection) – Entomology, Pathology, Plant Nematology
	Fisheries	M.Sc. Fisheries and Aquaculture – Fish Genetics and Breeding, Fish Disease and Parasites, Fish Nutrition, Fish Post-Harvest Technology, Aquatic Pollution, Fish Ecology
	Forestry and Wildlife	M.Sc. Forestry Resources Management – Forest Ecology, Silviculture, Forest Economics and Management, Wood and Fibre Science; M.Sc. Wildlife Resources Management
	Soil Science	M.Sc. (Soil Science), Ph.D. (Soil Science) – Pedology, Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition, Soil and Water Management, Soil Physics, Soil Conservation, Soil Microbiology, Soil Chemistry/Fertility
Faculty of Arts	Arabic	M.A. Arabic, Ph.D. Arabic
	Islamic Studies	M.A. Islamic Studies, Ph.D. Islamic Studies
	Visual and Performing Arts	M.A. Art Pedagogy, Ph.D. Art Pedagogy
	Languages and Linguistics	M.A. General Linguistics, M.A. Applied Linguistics, M.A. Kanuri Studies, M.A. Hausa Studies, Ph.D. General Linguistics, Ph.D. Kanuri Studies
	English	M.A. English Language and African Literature in English, M.A. Creative Writing, Ph.D. English Language and African Literature in English
	History	M.A. History, Ph.D. History
Faculty of Education	Continuing Education & Extension Services	M.Ed., Ph.D. – Administration and Planning, Community Development & Social Welfare, Curriculum Design and Instruction
	Arts Education	M.Ed., Ph.D.
	Educational Psychology	M.Ed., Ph.D.
	Science Education	M.Ed., Ph.D.
	Curriculum and Instruction	M.Ed., Ph.D.
	Social Science Education	M.Ed., Ph.D.
	Administration and Planning	M.Ed., Ph.D.
	Measurement and Evaluation	M.Ed., Ph.D.
	Vocational and Technical Education	M.Ed., Ph.D. – Guidance and Counselling
	Library and Information Science	MLS.
	Physical and Health Education	M.Ed., Ph.D. – Public Health Education, School Health Education, Emotional and Mental Health Education, Sports Management, Sports Psychology, Exercise Physiology
Faculty of Engineering	Agricultural and Environmental Resources Engineering	M.Eng. Soil & Water Engineering, Ph.D. – Farm Power and Machinery Engineering, Food Processing and Storage Engineering, M.Sc. & PGD Integrated Water Resources Management
	Civil and Water Resources Engineering	M.Eng. – Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural, Water Resources Engineering
	Chemical Engineering	M.Eng. Chemical Engineering, Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, PGD Chemical Engineering
	Computer Engineering	M.Eng. Computer Engineering
	Electrical and Electronics Engineering	M.Eng. Power System Engineering, Electronics Engineering
	Food Science and Technology	M.Sc., Ph.D.
	Mechanical Engineering	PGD Mechanical Engineering, M.Eng. Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Law	–	LLM, Ph.D.
Faculty of Management Sciences	Accounting	M.Sc. Accounting, Ph.D. Accounting, Masters in Treasury and Financial Management, PGD Accounting
	Banking & Finance	M.Sc. Finance, PGD Finance & Material Management, PGD Banking and Finance
	Business Administration	M.Sc. Management, MBA, Ph.D. Business Administration, PGD Management, PGD Human Resources Management
	Marketing	M.Sc. Marketing, PGD Marketing
	Public Administration	M.Sc. Public Administration, Ph.D. Public Administration, MHPM, MPA, PGDPA
Faculty of Pharmacy	–	Ph.D. Pharmaceutical, M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Chemistry, M.Sc. Pharmacology, M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Faculty of Science	Biochemistry	M.Sc. General Biochemistry, M.Sc. Clinical Biochemistry, Ph.D. Biochemistry
	Biological Sciences	M.Sc. – Arid Zone Ecology, Plant Physiology, Entomology and Parasitology, Integrated Pest Management; Ph.D. Arid Zone Ecology
	Chemistry	M.Sc., Ph.D. – Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry; PGD Chemistry
	Geology	M.Sc. Applied Geology, Ph.D., PGD. – Geophysics, Hydrology, Mineral Exploration, Petroleum Geology, Mining and Mineral Economics, Water Resources Development & Management
	Mathematical Sciences	M.Sc., Ph.D. – Mathematics, Statistics
	Physics	M.Sc. Geophysics, General Physics, Ph.D. Atmospheric Physics
Faculty of Social Sciences	Economics	PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D. Economics
	Geography	M.Sc. Environmental Management, Ph.D., PGD Environmental Management
	Mass Communication	M.Sc., Ph.D. Mass Communication
	Political Science	Ph.D. Political Science, M.Sc. International Relations, MIR, PGD Political Science
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine	Veterinary Anatomy	M.V.Sc. Veterinary Anatomy, Ph.D. Veterinary Anatomy
	Veterinary Medicine	M.V.Sc., Ph.D. – Ruminant Medicine, Equine Medicine, Avian Medicine, Small Animal Medicine
	Veterinary Microbiology	M.Sc. (Microbiology), Ph.D. (Microbiology)
	Veterinary Parasitology & Entomology	M.V.Sc. (Parasitology), Ph.D. (Parasitology)
	Veterinary Public Health & Preventive Medicine	M.Sc. Epidemiology, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
	Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry	M.Sc. Physiology, Ph.D. Physiology
	Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology	M.Sc. Toxicology, M.Sc. Pharmacology, Ph.D. Pharmacology
	Veterinary Surgery & Radiology	M.V.Sc. Veterinary Surgery, Ph.D. Veterinary Surgery, Ph.D. Radiology, Ph.D. Orthopaedic Surgery
	Theriogenology	M.V.Sc. Theriogenology, Ph.D. Theriogenology
	Veterinary Pathology	M.V.Sc. Pathology
Centres & Institutes	Centre for Arid Zone Studies	PGD in Drought & Desertification Studies (PGDDS)
	Centre for Disaster Risk Management	MDM, PGD Disaster Risk Management
	Centre for Cultural Sustainability	M.A. Cultural Sustainability, Ph.D. Cultural Sustainability
	Water Resources Capacity Building	Masters & PGD Integrated Water Resources Management
	Nuclear Energy Research & Training	M.Sc. Nuclear Science
	Peace, Diplomatic & Development Studies	Ph.D., M.Sc., MPBD, MHRS, PGDPCS – Peace & Conflict Studies, Peace Building & Development, Humanitarian & Refugee Studies

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