OAU Postgraduate Admission For Rain Semester, 2022/23

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for full-time and part-time postgraduate programs for the Rain Semester, 2022/2023 academic session.

The Postgraduate College at OAU is renowned for its quality research, ICT-based teaching, and learning within an environment that promotes collaboration, individualism, and innovation. As part of its commitment to meet 21st-century needs, the College has revised its functional and adaptive curricula to include qualitative and quantitative research, communication skills, data analysis, and report and proposal writing.

OAU Postgraduate Admission For Rain Semester, 2022/23

Admission Requirements

Postgraduate Diploma Programs

For the postgraduate diploma programs, an applicant should be:

1. A graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University with at least a 3rd Class Degree.
2. A graduate from any other approved university with a minimum of 2nd Class (Lower Division).

Master Degree Programs

An applicant for Master’s degree programs should possess not lower than a Second Class (Lower Division) Honours Degree from Obafemi Awolowo University or any other approved University.

Master of Philosophy Degree Programs

For admission into the Master of Philosophy degree programs, an applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree not lower than Second Class (Lower Division) with a Weighted Average of between 50 – 59% (C) at the Masters level OR a Master’s Degree with Long Essay and a weighted coursework average which shall normally not be less than 60% (B).

Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programs

For admission into the PhD degree program, an applicant should be:

1. A graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University or any other approved university who possesses a Master’s Degree with a research thesis and a weighted coursework average which shall normally not be less than 60% (B).

Additional Admission Requirement

By the University regulations, all candidates must satisfy the ‘O’ Level requirements for matriculation into first-degree programs of Obafemi Awolowo University, i.e., Five Credit passes in relevant subjects at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics (where required).

All applicants are required to prepare for a screening examination exercise.

Application Process

The application process is entirely online. Applicants can follow the steps below:

1. Visit the admissions website: http://apply.oaunetque.com.
2. Create an online account. An email will be sent with additional details, including a system-generated password.
3. Sign in with the email and password to accurately fill out the pages of the application form.
4. Click on Remita to pay the application processing fee.
5. Applicants should thereafter forward relevant documents in support of their applications in duplicate to the Postgraduate College and the Department of Choice.

Documents Required for Application

1. Photocopy of University Degree Certificate
2. Photocopy of NYSC Discharge Certificate
3. Photocopy of ‘O’ Level Certificate (WAEC/NECO)
4. Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age
5. Marriage Certificate (Where applicable)
6. A research proposal of not more than 3 pages for Master’s Degree applicants and not more than 5 pages for Ph.D. applicants
7. Original transcript from the applicant’s University plus duly completed downloaded Obafemi Awolowo University Postgraduate College Transcript Label

Application Fee

The application processing fee for all programs costs N15,000.00 (Fifteen Thousand Naira only), while all professional programs cost N20,000.00 (Twenty Thousand Naira Only).

Application Deadline

The completed application forms must be submitted online on or before March 1st, 2024. It’s important to note that applications without transcripts will not be considered, and any applicant whose original transcript does not reach the Postgraduate College before the admission exercise begins will not be admitted.

Successful applicants will receive their letters of admission through the email addresses supplied.

For further information, visit the Postgraduate College Website at http://apply.oaunetque.com.

Please be aware that any candidate currently registered for a postgraduate program in this University, who applies for admission into another postgraduate program without disclosure on the application form or without Senate approval of withdrawal from the initial program will automatically forfeit his/her studentship under the existing University Regulations.

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