<p data-path-to-node="1">The School of Postgraduate Studies, <strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="36">Sule Lamido University (SLU), Kafin Hausa</strong>, is officially inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its diverse range of Postgraduate programmes for the <strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="222">2026/2027 Academic Session</strong>.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="2">Whether you are looking to pivot into a new field with a PGD, deepen your expertise with a Master&rsquo;s, or contribute to original research via a PhD, SLU offers a structured environment across several key faculties.</p>
<h3 data-path-to-node="4">&nbsp;Available Programmes</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="5">The university offers Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master&rsquo;s, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees across four major faculties:</p>
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<td><strong>Available Degrees</strong></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="6,1,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,1,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Computing &amp; IT</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="6,1,1,0">Computer Science</span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="6,1,2,0">MSc, PhD, PGD</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="6,2,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,2,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Education</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="6,2,1,0">Education</span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="6,2,2,0">M.Ed, PhD, PGDE</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="6,3,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,3,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Humanities</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="6,3,1,0">Islamic Studies, Arabic, English</span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="6,3,2,0">MA, PhD, PGD</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="6,4,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,4,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Natural &amp; Applied Sciences</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="6,4,1,0">Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics</span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="6,4,2,0">MSc, PhD, PGD</span></td>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="8">&nbsp;Admission Requirements</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="9">To be considered for admission, candidates must meet specific academic benchmarks and have five (5) O' Level credits, including <strong data-path-to-node="9" data-index-in-node="128">English and Mathematics</strong>.</p>
<h4 data-path-to-node="10">&nbsp;Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)</h4>
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<p data-path-to-node="11,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Academic:</strong> A first degree (at least 3rd Class) or a Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least <strong data-path-to-node="11,0,0" data-index-in-node="95">Lower Credit</strong>.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="11,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Note:</strong> OND plus professional qualifications or HD are <strong data-path-to-node="11,1,0" data-index-in-node="53">not</strong> accepted as equivalent to HND.</p>
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<h4 data-path-to-node="12">&nbsp;Master&rsquo;s Degree Programmes</h4>
<p data-path-to-node="13">Candidates must satisfy one of the following:</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="14,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="14,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Direct Entry:</strong> A minimum of <strong data-path-to-node="14,0,0" data-index-in-node="27">Second Class (Lower Division)</strong> with a CGPA of <strong data-path-to-node="14,0,0" data-index-in-node="72">2.75/5.00</strong> in a relevant field.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="14,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="14,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Via PGD:</strong> A Second Class (Lower Division) with a CGPA between <strong data-path-to-node="14,1,0" data-index-in-node="61">2.40 &ndash; 2.74</strong>, plus a PGD with a minimum CGPA of <strong data-path-to-node="14,1,0" data-index-in-node="108">3.00 (Merit)</strong>.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="14,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="14,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">HND Holders:</strong> A HND with <strong data-path-to-node="14,2,0" data-index-in-node="24">Upper Credit</strong> plus a PGD with a minimum CGPA of <strong data-path-to-node="14,2,0" data-index-in-node="71">3.50/5.00</strong>.</p>
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<h4 data-path-to-node="15">&nbsp;PhD Degree Programmes</h4>
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<p data-path-to-node="16,0,0">Applicants must hold an academic Master&rsquo;s degree from SLU or another recognized university.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="16,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Minimum CGPA:</strong> A Master's CGPA of at least <strong data-path-to-node="16,1,0" data-index-in-node="42">3.50/5.00</strong> is required.</p>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="18">&nbsp;Application Guidelines</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="19">The application window is open for approximately two months. Ensure you complete your registration within this period:</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="20,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="20,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Application Portal:</strong> <!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><a class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://admissions.slu.edu.ng/pg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwiIu4LEqqmUAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ0gE">admissions.slu.edu.ng/pg</a><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="20,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="20,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Commencement Date:</strong> Monday, 11th May, 2026</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="20,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="20,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Closing Date:</strong> Sunday, 19th July, 2026</p>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="22">&nbsp;For Enquiries</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="23">If you have questions regarding specific course requirements, transcript submissions, or technical portal issues, you can contact the School of Postgraduate Studies directly:</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="24,0"><strong data-path-to-node="24,0" data-index-in-node="0">Email:</strong> admissions.spgs@slu.edu.ng</p>
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