Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) postgraduate admission for 2013/2014 has been announced. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission to the following Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
• 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 UME/UTME requirements for Bachelor's degree. Holders of HND, Upper Credit and above, with a minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience could also apply.
• Candidates for Masters 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, (with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.50 on a scale of 5.00) in relevant field. However, candidates with Second Class Lower Degree with a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 on a scale of 5.0 in relevant field may be considered. Candidates for MICT programme should possess Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science or B.Sc. Physical Sciences/Engineering and Allied Disciplines. Prior computing or IT exposure is beneficial but not essential.
• To be eligible for admission to the MBA (Agric-Business) degree programme, candidates must be holders of Bachelor's degree from a recognized University or HND (Upper Credit minimum) with a Postgraduate Diploma in any discipline.
• MEMP, MEM & MEMP/Ph.D applicants must have credit in English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics at Senior School Certificate Level. MEM is a three-semester terminal/professional programme designed for captains of industries with at least five years of cognate experience, while MEMP is an academic Master's degree.
• 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 degree of Master's are expected to undergo a conversion examination after the first session before proceeding to a Ph.D programme.
NOTE ALL:
Ph. D (Doctor of Philosophy) Degree Programme:
• Full time (FT) - 6 Semesters
• Part Time (PT) - 8 Semesters
MASTERS PROGRAMMES:
• Full time (FT) - 4 Semesters Minimum & Maximum of 8 Semesters
• Part time (PT) - 8 Semesters Minimum & Maximum of 12 Semesters
PGD PROGRAMMES:
• Full Time (FT) - 2 Semesters
• Part Time (PT) - 4 Semesters
Read more about the available programms here: http://unaab.edu.ng/attachments/Backup_of_Backup_of_Newspaper%20Advert%20F.pdf
Relevant link:
FUNAAB PG|HOME
(http://pg.unaab.edu.ng/)
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants should visit the PG Application portal (pg.funaab.edu.ng) to generate an invoice to take to any branch of Zenith Bank (Account Number: 6014017533) for payment of a non-refundable fee of Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000) only exclusive of Bank Charges, before completing his/her application.
Applicants from outside Nigeria should Pay $100 (USD) into domiciliary accounts; GTBank:058174218, Swift Code: GTBINGLA and UBA: 033170554, Swift Code: UNAFNGLA. You will be asked to upload the telex copy to access the online application form.
Candidates should request their respective institutions to forward transcripts directly to the Secretary, Postgraduate School, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, West Africa (The Department of choice should be written on the top left corner of the envelope).
Applicants are requested to submit their respective downloaded application, teller and photocopies of their credentials to the Secretary, PGS.
Closing date for online Submission of Application for Masters and PGD programmes is Friday October 18, 2013. Application for Ph.D. is open all year round. Successful applicants will be contacted by e-mail or telephone.