Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) has commenced the 2015/2016 admission processes into postgraduate programmes. Interested and qualified candidates are hereby requested to apply on the university admission page.

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Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH), is one of the leading and fast-growing Universities in the South-South zone of Nigeria. The University of Technology was established in August 2002 by Cross River State Government Bill No. 9 and amended as Bill No. 6 of 2004 and 2008. The University is a Body Corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal. The University has four campuses: at Calabar (Central Administration, Faculties of Communication Technology, Education, Engineering, Environmental Sciences and Science); at Obubra (Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry); at Ogoja (Faculty of Management Sciences) and at Okuku (Health and Medical Sciences).

The vision of the University is “to be a Centre of Excellence in technology with highly qualified staff and excellent teaching and research facilities for the production of graduates that can compete with their peers anywhere in the world”. In order to attain this vision, the University has continued to pursue its mission, which is – “to produce high quality and well-trained graduates and researchers in Science and Technology for the socio-economic development of the state and the nation”.

Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) was granted approval by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in a letter dated November 30, 2011, reference NUC/ES/221/VOLII/67 to establish a Postgraduate School and for Faculties/Departments to mount and run courses leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas and degrees in twenty-six programmes across the various campuses of the University.

GENERAL

Candidates seeking for admission into all the programmes of the Cross River University of Technology must possess a minimum of 5 credits including English Language and Mathematics and three other relevant subjects obtained at not more that two sittings. Candidates with ‘0’ Level Examination results for 2009 or before must present original copies of their certificates. Statements of results and/or Result Slips will not be accepted.

In all cases, written letters of permission from employers are necessary requirements for workers seeking for admission.

In addition to the general requirements, candidates are expected to fulfill the specific requirements in their chosen areas of study for the different programmes.

DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

Postgraduate Programmes are undertaken either Full-time or Part-time. All Postgraduate programmes begin with classroom course work and end with project work for Postgraduate Diplomas or thesis/dissertations for Master of Science (MSc. Or M. Sc.),, Master of Arts (MA. Or M. A.), Master of Fine Arts( MFA or M. F. A.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph D. Or Ph. D.) Degrees.

(A) Full Time Studies

The duration for full-time studies varies depending on the nature of the programme:

(i) Post Graduate Diplomas: For any of the Postgraduate Diploma Programmes, a registered candidate shall spend a minimum of 12 calendar months (one academic session) and not more than 24 months within which period he/she will be expected to satisfy all the requirements for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma.

(ii) Master of Science, Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts of Technology Degrees: For any of the listed Masters’ Programmes, a registered candidate shall spend a minimum of 18 calendar months and not more than 24 months within which period he/she will be expected to satisfy all the requirements for the award of the Master’s Degree.

(B) PART-TIME STUDIES

The duration for Part time studies takes much longer time than the full-time programmes. In all cases, part time studies are expected to run for at least one and a half times the minimum period that is stipulated for equivalent full time studies.
CRUTECH Postgraduate Admission Method of Application.

Prospective applicants should log in to www.crutech.edu.ng and browse the available courses, options and requirements before making any payments.

Interested candidates are required to obtain the application forms using the following guidelines:

A. Pay the sum of Ten thousand Naira ( N10,000.00) only at CRUTECH Community Microfinance Bank, Calabar. Please note that CRUTECH will not be liable for any payment made into any account in any bank other than the designated bank.

B. Prospective candidates shall be required thereafter to approach The Postgraduate School, CRUTECH, where they exchange their Bank Tellers (indicating payment of the prescribed non-refundable application fees) for CRUTECH official receipts that will entitle them to collect Application Forms, and Transcript Request Forms.
C. Applicants are advised to dispatch the Transcript Request Forms to their former Institutions/Universities and to complete their Application Forms properly to meet submission requirements.

D. Applicants are advised to ensure that each completed Application Form is accompanied with the following documents:
1. Evidence of payment of the N10,000.00 (non-refundable application fee) for the purchase of the application form at the bank (Clean photocopy of CRUTECH receipt);

2. Three completed referee report forms (at least one from candidate’s former institution and/or present Employer), no application forms shall be considered without the three completed referees’
reports;

3. Photocopies of qualifying certificates, including 0′ Level certificates. Original certificates must be
presented for sighting/screening on admission. Awaiting Results documents are not admissible;

4. Transcript(s) from your former institutions/Universities. No Application forms shall be considered
without the Transcripts of the candidate;

5. Your National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Discharge Certificate or Exemption letter;

6. Evidence of Release (EOR) by your Employer. For Candidates who are workers, but are applying for
full-time studies.

7. Permission to undertake a programme of study by your employer for candidates who are workers but are applying for part-time studies.

SUBMISSION
Duly Completed Application Forms with all the required attachments and/or inclusions are to be forwarded/submitted in duplicate, in one large brown envelope addressed to:

The Deputy Registrar/Secretary
The Postgraduate School,
Cross River University of Technology,
Calabar, Cross River State,
P.M.B. 1123,
Ekpo Abasi Street,
Calabar,
Cross River State,
Nigeria.

The deadline for the submission of completed Application Forms is four (4) weeks from the date of this publication. Any Application Form(s) that is received after the above date will not be considered. For any more information on The Postgraduate School, CRUTECH, Calabar, kindly contact office of the postgraduate studies, CRUTECH, help line on:07055433200 for help.

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