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Admissions into Postgraduate Programmes in the
2015/2016 Academic Session
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for
admission into various Postgraduate degree programmes of the
University.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Only available Courses for the session are
advertised and as such candidates are advised to select courses
available in the advertisement. Any action contrary to this
instruction is at the candidate's risk, please.
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES OFFERED
1. Ph.D. Degree Programmes
These are available to holders of M.A; M.Ed.; M.Eng.; M.Sc.;
LL.M; M.Comm.H.; and M.P.H degrees, with a minimum of 60% or
cumulative Grade Point Average score in their Master degree
programmes. A Ph.D. degree programme runs for a minimum
period of 36 calendar months and a maximum period of 48
calendar months for full-time candidates OR a minimum period of
48 calendar months and a maximum period of 60 calendar months
for part-time candidates. Relevant Courses will be taken for the
Ph.D. studies where prescribed and a Thesis is required at the end
of the Ph.D. programme.
2. M.Phil /Ph.D. Degree Programmes
Candidates who score between 55.00 and 59.99 percent
Cumulative Grade Point Average can apply for admission into the
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil/Ph.D.) degree programme. The
M.Phil/Ph.D. degree programme is available only to full-time
candidates. It runs for a minimum period of 12 calendar months
and a maximum period of 24 calendar months and a dissertation is
produced after the research work. Candidates in this category are
eligible for conversion to Ph.D. candidature, following a progress
assessment report to be made by a Panel of Examiners at the end
of the first session of registration. To be eligible for conversion for
the Ph.D. program, candidates are expected to score not less than
60% (aggregate) at the end of the first session.
3. Master Degree Programmes
M.A.; M.Ed.; M.Eng.; M.Sc.; M.Com.H., LL.M and M.P.H. degrees
run for a minimum period of 24 calendar months and a maximum
period of 36 calendar months for full-time candidates OR a
minimum period of 36 calendar months and a maximum period of
48 calendar months for part-time candidates. All Master Degree
Programmes are by course work. This is in addition to a research
report at the end of which a dissertation is produced
4. Postgraduate Diploma Degree Programmes
Postgraduate Diploma degrees are available to candidates with a
Third class (honours) degree or lower. Applicants are to note that,
programmes automatically lapses at the expiration of the
maximum duration for each programme. However, a candidate
may apply for an extension of not more than 12 months, in the
first instance, subject to a maximum of two such extensions.
5. General information
The Postgraduate session for the Master degree and Postgraduate
Diploma is for 12 calendar months, commencing on 2nd October
and ending on 30 th September of the following year, while for the
M.Phil. / Ph.D. and Ph.D. programme is 12 calendar months,
session starts to count automatically on the date of first
registration.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
1. Applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science
shall satisfy one of the following:
i. a minimum of first degree from a recognized University in the
Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences or the Humanities
disciplines.
ii. HND in Computer Science or Engineering from recognized
Polytechnics with a minimum of Lower Credit; and
iii. HND in any other discipline different from those in (ii) but
preferably from Sciences or Social Sciences with a minimum of
Lower Credit from a recognized Polytechnic or equivalent
Institution, with at least one year cognate experience.
2. Applicants for Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics shall satisfy
one of the following:
(i) A minimum of an honour’s degree from a recognized University
in any of Science and Social Science disciplines;
(ii) HND in Statistics from a recognized Polytechnic with a
minimum of Lower Credit.
3. Applicants for the Master degree programmes who are
graduates of the University of Ilorin and other recognized
Universities, must have a minimum of Second Class Honours
Degree (Lower Division) and must be applying for programmes in
which they have their first degrees. However, applicants with
Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) and those with
higher classes of degrees seeking admissions into programmes
outside those in which they have their first degrees may be
admitted, provided they satisfy Senate in a qualifying examination
to be conducted. The least class of Degree for all academic
programme applicants is Second Class Honours Degree (Lower
Division). Regardless of the institution where the Bachelor’s
degree is obtained, ALL candidates shall apply early for their
official Bachelor’s degree transcript to be sent to the Secretary
Postgraduate School, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, before the
expiration of the stated deadline.
4. Applicants for the Ph.D. degree programme shall have obtained
a relevant Master degree of this or other recognized University,
with an average weighted score of at least 60%. Short-listed
candidates would be required to satisfy the Postgraduate School in
the qualifying interviews and assessments by the relevant
Department. Applicants are therefore advised to interact with the
department to which they have applied to ascertain the date of the
interview for the Ph.D. degree programme. Regardless of the
Institution where the Master’s degree was obtained, ALL
candidates must apply early for their official Master degree
academic transcripts to be sent to the Postgraduate School,
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, for the purpose of this admission
and before the expiration of the stated deadline. All candidates
must have 5 O/L credit passes, including English Language and
Mathematics or pass in Mathematics, where applicable.
5. All Higher Degree candidates that attended foreign Universities,
where English language is not the medium of instruction, should
submit to the Postgraduate School, evidence of their English
Language proficiency, e.g., TOEFL or IELTS scores.
6. Applicants for the Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degree
Programmes will be subjected to the written assessment
(qualifying examination) irrespective of the class of degree
obtained, except applicants from the University of Ilorin with a First
Class and Second class, Upper Division (Honours)
7. International applicants (Applicants who are domiciled outside
Nigeria, and non–Nigerian and applying outside the country) shall
be exempted from the qualifying examination. However,
International applicants applying from outside the country for the
Doctor of Philosophy programmes shall be requested to submit a
proposal of not more than 5 pages, giving details of what research
they intend to carry out. This should be sent electronically to
pgschool@unilorin.edu.ng
APPLICATION FEES
Application fee for all programmes is N25,000.00 only for
Applicants within Nigeria OR $200.00 only for International
Applicants.
DATES AND VENUES OF QUALIFYING EXAMINATION
A three-hour qualifying examination for all applicants stated in C6
above for those seeking admissions into Master and Postgraduate
Degree programmes, will hold on Saturday, 18 th July, 2015, at
8.30a.m prompt in the following venues:
FACULTY OF ARTS LECTURE HALLS AND FACULTIES OF
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES LECTURE
THEATRES - For candidates seeking admissions into the Faculties
of Management Science and Social Sciences.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION LECTURE THEATRE - For candidates
seeking admissions into Faculties of Education and Agriculture.
LECTURE THEATRE I, NEW SCIENCE LECTURE THEATRE &
ENGINEERING LECTURE THEATRE - For candidates seeking
admissions into the Faculties of Arts, Basic Medical Sciences,
Clinical Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Physical and Life
Science.
NOTE : There will be no formal letters of invitation to candidates for
the Qualifying Examination as this advertisement will serve as the
invitation.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application Forms are to be completed on-line and will close on
Tuesday, 30th June 2015. Note that the latest date for receipt of
supporting documents is Friday, 31 st July 2015. Successful
applicants would be notified by e-mail.
Mr. E. D. Obafemi
Registrar


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