Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission to the Professional, Postgraduate program of the Sultan Maccido Institute for Peace Leadership and Development Studies University of Abuja (UNIABUJA).
The UNIABUJA Sultan Maccido Institute for Peace Leadership & Development Studies accept candidates for admission from different academic Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences Management Sciences, Arts, Military Paramilitary, Agriculture, Education, Taxation and Law, for the 2024/2025 academic session.
Programs
A. Postgraduate Diploma
- Peace and Security Studies
- Leadership and Discipline
- Society and Development Studies
- Emergency and Disaster Management Studies
B. Master’s Degree
- Peace and Security Studies
- Society and Development Studies
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Emergency and Disaster Management Studies
C. Professional PhD
- Peace and Security
- Leadership and Discipline
- Society and Development Studies
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Disaster and Management Studies
D. Certificate
- Oil and Gas Security Studies
- Maritime Security Studies
- Disaster and safety Management Studies
- Election and violence management studies
General Admission Requirements
Applicants seeking admission to the above listed programs must possess the following:
1. Five credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at ‘O level WASC/NECO/GCE or their equivalent at and more than two sittings
2. Bachelor’s degree in any discipline not below second class upper except from Postgraduate Diploma programs where candidates would be admitted with a minimum of Lower Credit or its equivalent from a recognized institution
3. NYSC discharge certificate or exemption letter.
For Professional PhD Programs
4. All candidates must fulfill the
matriculation requirements as stipulated by the University of Abuja
5. Candidates must have attained a basic degree, professional masters and an MSc in any relevant field
Note: Prospective candidates will undergo screening exercise to assess their eligibility to undertake the program.
Duration of Programs
- Postgraduate Diploma: 15 calendar months
- Master’s degree: 18 calendar month
- Professional PhD: 3 years
- Certificate Courses: As required
Method of Application
To apply, interested candidates should visit the University of Abuja portal: https://www.portal.uniabuja.edu.ng
Application Fee: N20,500 for Nigerians and its equivalents for foreign candidates
Closing Date: 10th May 2025
